Debbie Donaldson
Debbie leads teams through policy and plan reviews, and project manages large residential and commercial developments. Her welcoming personality means she can carry out stakeholder engagement and community consultation with style. When she's not smashing out excellent work, she can be found on the golf course improving her handicap on sunny Wairarapa days.
Debbie has worked in planning since 2004 and joined the Kāhu team in 2016. She has a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Science in Geography from the Victoria University Wellington. Debbie has worked for local government and consultancies within New Zealand, the United Kingdom and Australia and has significant experience with:
Residential, commercial and rural subdivisions and developments
Plan changes and policy review
Project management
Stakeholder and community consultation and engagement
