Cathryn Lancaster

Principal Consultant
Kaiwhiriwhiri Mātāmua

Consulting

Cathryn brings not just her own deep expertise as a finance and economics professional, but also her extensive networks. She connects her clients with the right people and the right insights to solve their problems.

Cathryn helps clients make good investment decisions and improve organisational performance. She has brought her expertise and connections to bear across a range of work, including business cases, funding advice, planning and budgeting, and value for money assessments.

Cathryn has a close understanding of what’s happening in New Zealand’s regions, particularly in the South Island – she is a big believer in the importance of the regions for the country’s economy. She has also been successful at steering clients from outside Wellington through the complex world of central government.

Examples of Cathryn's work

  • Developing business cases for Nelson Hospital, Scott Base, the Christchurch Rebuild Programme, Lincoln University, and AgResearch
  • Reviewing and recommending redesign options for the Pitcairn Island public service, for the UK Government
  • Designing an investment strategy for Christchurch International Airport Ltd
  • Supporting numerous local councils with strategy and investment for community housing, water reform, and community facilities, including Auckland, Napier, Thames-Coromandel, Timaru, and Waimate.

Service areas

Economic and financial analysis
Investment

Qualifications

BCom, University of Otago

Chartered management accountant

Chartered member of Institute of Directors

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