Land and Water Solutions Ltd
Healthy Land. Healthy Water. Informed Decisions.
Helping iwi/hapū, councils, government agencies and community groups make balanced, evidence-based decisions that lead to better environmental outcomes.
Trusted advice grounded in science and integrity
We are an environmental consultancy that brings clarity to complex challenges, helping people and organisations make informed, balanced, and future-focused decisions that lead to better environmental outcomes.
Our approach is collaborative, culturally aware, and always focused on outcomes that are environmentally robust, socially responsible, and economically sound. Clients choose us because we listen, ask the right questions, and provide advice that is relevant, honest, and fit for purpose.
With over 35 years’ experience in environmental science and management, we translate technical information into practical strategies that work in the real world.
What We Do
Our services are designed to help organisations make confident, informed choices in the face of complex land and water issues.
Freshwater & Land Management Advice
Specialist freshwater and land management advice to balance sustainability, cultural values, and community needs.
Data Analysis & Reporting
Independent data analysis and reporting that turns complex information into clear insights for iwi, councils, and government.
Whether working with iwi on environmental stewardship, supporting councils with freshwater and land planning, or helping government teams prioritise scientific investment – our goal is always the same: better decisions for the land, water, and people of Aotearoa.
Who we work with
We partner with organisations who influence how land and water are managed in Aotearoa:
Iwi & Hapū
Supporting knowledge-based decisions that reflect cultural values and aspirations.
Councils & Government
Advising regional and central government on science, policy, and implementation feasibility.
Community Groups & Research Sector
Helping grassroots organisations and research institutions turn ideas into action.
We’re based in Wellington, but work across Aotearoa – New Zealand and Australia. In Aotearoa – New Zealand we bring a national perspective, with deep knowledge of the local context.
Our Vision
Healthy Land, Healthy Water
Whenua Ora, Wai Ora
We believe good environmental decisions come from the right balance of knowledge, context, and connection. Our work is grounded in three guiding principles:
Environment
We are part of the Environment; the Environment is not part of us. We exist within environmental systems and depend on them.
Integrity
We are trustworthy and provide accurate information, we help build and inform your knowledge, even if the honest assessment is uncomfortable.
Relevance
We will deliver fit-for-purpose advice, tailored to your actual needs. We are culturally implicit and explicit in our approach.
About Graham Sevicke-Jones
With over 30 years’ experience in the environmental sector, Graham combines scientific expertise, systems thinking, and cultural understanding to help clients make better decisions.
He has held senior science leadership roles at Manaaki Whenua – Landcare Research, Environment Southland, Greater Wellington and Hawke’s Bay Regional Councils.
Graham is known for clarifying complex issues, building respectful relationships with iwi and communities, and helping organisations turn science into action that lasts.
