Philip Gillies (NZCLS, Bsurv, BD)
Licensed Cadastral Surveyor
Philip is a working director who oversees the day-to-day operation of the company. He holds a licence from the NZ Cadastral Survey Board to certify survey plans. Philip has 20 years experience as a surveyor, initially working in Northland then Rodney before his current role. He is a member of both of the national professional bodies for surveyors, the New Zealand Institute of Surveyors and the Institute of Cadastral Surveyors of NZ. He is qualified as a Registered Professional Surveyor.
Philip is married to Cathy and has four children. He is also involved in several community organisations, including Lincoln Road Bible Chapel and the Starling Park Sports Club.
Kim Garner (MCom)
Resource Consent Coordinator
Kim has an extensive background working in local government and consultancy in the transport modelling field. She joined Boundary Consultants Ltd in January 2008.
Kim is responsible for the preparation of resource consent applications. She liaises with surveyors within the organisation, clients, Council officers, contractors and other professionals to coordinate the lodging and processing of these applications. In addition Kim is involved in ensuring that consents, once granted, get through the remainder of the resource management process to completion.
Chris McKean (BSurv)
Land Surveyor
Chris was trained as a technician between 1998-2001. Chris began working on a part-time basis for the company while he was still studying surveying at the University of Otago, near the end of 2002 (when Boundary Consultants Ltd were named Ringham Surveyors). Chris joined the team at Boundary Consultants on a full-time basis, after completing his degree in November 2006. Chris has gained experience and knowledge in several key areas of surveying - Topographical Surveys, boundary definition, Land Transfer Surveys, Building and Construction Setout, As-Built surveys, Resource Consent applications, subdivision and engineering design.
Chris is an Associate member of the New Zealand Institute of Surveyors and is working towards becoming a Licensed Cadastral Surveyor. He enjoys fishing, playing rugby and touch and also keenly follows the cricket and rugby league.
Gavin Dunn (NDS)
Land Surveyor
Gavin has been working at Boundary Consultants Ltd for the past ten years and is the longest surviving member of the Boundary Consultants crew.
In this time, Gavin has been responsible for Land Transfer, Engineering, Topographical and As-built surveying requirements on more sites than he can remember.
Gavin has also been responsible for plan draughting, minor engineering designs and working within Landonline.
Bryan Toki
Survey Technician (NDS)
Bryan has been in the Surveying industry for around 5 years. He started with M G Easton & Partners in New Lynn for 6 months as a chainman ending in 2003. He then worked as a survey technician. When the M G Easton was bought by Smirk Easton Ltd in 2004 he remained with the company for about 18 months before doing a short stint with Engineering Surveying Contracting Ltd (ESCON), where he gained knowledge in drainage, roads & earthworks, including spending 3 months at the Johnstones' Hill Twin Tunnel Project.Bryan then moved back to Smirk Easton Ltd before moving across to Boundary Consultants Ltd in April 2008 when Boundary Consultants bought Smirk Easton.
Bryan is responsible for Land Transfer, Topographical, Building Setout and As-Built surveying requirements as well as most things on Landonline.
Aileen Snell
Office Administrator
Aileen has worked in the Surveying industry for 9 years as an Administrator. She started with M G Easton & Partners in 2000. When M G Easton was bought by Smirk Easton Ltd in 2003, she remained with the company.Aileen then moved across to Boundary Consultants Ltd in April 2008 when Boundary Consultants took over Smirk Easton.
Aileen is responsible for office administration tasks and the preparation of estimates. She liaises with clients, Councils and staff within the organisation.