On-time opening for a high-end luxury project

ROKI Collection Queenstown

ROKI Collection Queenstown

ROKI Collection Queenstown

2 Brunswick Street, Queenstown, New Zealand

Luxury Hospitality

Building Consent Approval Strategy, Staged consenting and CPU planning, Council liaison, Inspections coordination, Compliance documentation close-out, Opening readiness

2021 - 2026

We have a long relationship with Farsight and have used this service and formula successfully on a number of projects we have done including ROKI. We brought Farsight in from the outset to avoid any potential issues — and that’s exactly what we achieved.” “They flagged issues early so we could get in front of them before council became involved. That saved significant time.” “Having someone experienced dealing with council at a consenting and approval level makes a huge difference.” “It’s hard to quantify, but the service de-risks a part of the building process that can become extremely problematic if not done properly.” “They consistently meet and exceed expectations — we always get a good result.”

The Challenge 

ROKI Collection set out to create a lakefront sanctuary in the heart of Queenstown — a boutique ultra-luxury property where every detail matters, from the suites framing Lake Wakatipu and The Remarkables, to elevated wellness and dining experiences. 

The programme spanned multiple stages, while there was no single-issue driving engagement, the client made a deliberate decision to involve Farsight early — recognising that getting the consent process right from the outset would avoid downstream risk.

The project itself was inherently complex: 

  • A high-end luxury development with evolving design detail
  • High expectations for quality of finish
  • A fixed opening date with no room for delays

The risk wasn’t a known problem — it was the potential for issues to emerge through consenting, inspections, and council approvals if not proactively managed. 

How Farsight helped 

  • Proactive consenting strategy from the outset
    Farsight was engaged early to shape the consenting pathway, ensuring alignment across design, procurement, and construction – preventing issues rather than reacting to them.
  • Identifying and resolving issues early
    Throughout the build, Farsight flagged potential compliance risks early, allowing the team to address them ahead of council involvement – saving significant time and avoiding rework.
  • Experienced council interface
    A consistent, experienced interface with council led by senior expertise ensured a smooth consent and approval process, giving the client confidence that requirements were being handled correctly.
  • Staged approvals and CPU planning
    Clear planning for staged consents and Certificates for Public Use (CPU) enabled progress across different parts of the development without delays to the overall programme.
  • Inspection readiness and close-out discipline
    Structured QA, documentation, and coordination ensured inspections and signoffs were efficient, with no last-minute surprises.

The Outcome 

  • Seamless consenting and compliance process
    A proactive approach resulted in a smooth pathway from consenting through to completion.
  • Significant time savings
    Early issue identification and resolution reduced delays and avoided rework during critical project stages.
  • De-risked delivery
    The compliance aspect of the build – often a major source of uncertainty – was effectively managed, removing a key pressure point for the project team.
  • Stronger project confidence
    With an experienced partner managing council engagement and approvals, the team could focus on delivery with confidence.

Thinking about a complex project? 

Engaging early in the consenting process can be the difference between a smooth delivery and costly delays. Farsight works alongside your team from day one to bring clarity, confidence, and certainty to approvals. 

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