
Project Summaries
UniRec Feasibility Study
The University of Waikato sought to explore potential options for the future of its UniRec facility, driven by multiple key factors and a strong desire for change. To support this initiative, RSL conducted a comprehensive investigation into the desired future state of UniRec, focusing on membership trends, facility usage, and stakeholder needs.
Turn and Gymnastics Circle Feasibility Study
Following the development of a master plan for the Eastlink Trust, which identified several new sport facility opportunities for the site, including a gymsport facility, Turn and Gymnastics Circle commissioned a detailed feasibility study for a new build gymnastics facility.
Palmerston North Canoe Polo Needs Assessment
The purpose of the report was to provide an independent Needs Assessment regarding the status and requirements of canoe polo in Papaioea Palmerston North. The report provides key stakeholders with insights into the current and future needs and facility requirements of canoe polo (along with other potential complementary users) in the area.
Tihirau Victory Sports Club Needs and Feasibility Assessment
The purpose of this report was to provide an independent assessment of the needs and feasibility of developing a new sports field and clubroom/amenity facility for the Tihirau Victory Sports Club (TVC) and the Whangaparāoa community of Te Whānau ā Apanui.
Palmerston North City Multiuse Indoor and Outdoor Covered Courts Study
This report was commissioned to research the need for multi-use indoor and covered outdoor courts in the city. The purpose was to identify potential multi-use indoor courts and covered outdoor court development opportunities in Palmerston North to meet current and future sport and recreation activity needs.
Bay of Plenty Spaces and Places Strategy (Refresh)
RSL led the delivery of the project, with direction and guidance provided by a regional Project Steering Group.
Snow Sports New Zealand Dryland Training Facility
Snow Sports New Zealand (SSNZ) engaged RSL to undertake a feasibility study to determine the potential for developing a dry slope facility for snow sports athletes.
Bowls Warkworth Feasibility Study
Bowls Warkworth commissioned a feasibility study to determine the need, scope, and financial costs for the development of a new bowls and community facility.
The Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board Sport and Active Recreation Plan
The Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board Sport and Active Recreation Plan aimed to provide a targeted and aligned approach to facility planning and investment.
Selwyn District Sports Participation
Selwyn District Council (SDC) has for several years collected participation data from key sports.
Taupō Squash Club Feasibility Study
Taupō Squash Club (TSC) commissioned Recreation Sport and Leisure Consultancy (RSL) to undertake an independent feasibility study on the development of a new facility In Taupō.
Cheviot Cricket Club Pavilion Feasibility Study
The Cheviot Cricket Club is a small amateur cricket club based at the Cheviot Hills Reserve in Cheviot, North Canterbury.
Whangārei Indoor and Outdoor Courts Strategy
Whangārei District Council (WDC) identified the need to develop a strategy for the future provision of indoor and outdoor sports courts. RSL Consultancy worked with a project steering group consisting of representatives from both WDC and Sport Northland.
Northland Aquatic Facilities Plan
The purpose of this Strategy was to identify the current and future aquatic facility needs for Te Tai Tokerau. The development of this Strategy was a key recommendation from Kōkiri ai Te Waka Hourua; the regional play, active recreation and sport strategy which was developed in 2021. The Strategy included aquatic facilities that have community access or school pools.
He rā ki tua
He rā ki tua, the refreshed Horizons Region Spaces and Places Plan for Sport and Recreation, represents a significant step forward in how partners lead, collaborate on, and advocate for the quality planning and provision of spaces and places across the Horizons region.
WDC Community Facility Network Plan
Waimakariri District Council commissioned RSL to develop a Community Facility Network Plan that would provide a framework to guide community facility decision-making over the following 20 years.
Tapawera Community Centre Feasibility Study
Tasman District Council and Tapawera Connect jointly engaged Recreation Sport and Leisure Consultancy to investigate the feasibility of a new multi-use community centre for Tapawera following a strong level of previous support in the community for a new community facility.
Tauranga City Council Youth Space Feasibility Study Project
RSL was commissioned to undertake a feasibility study to understand the need for a youth centre, or network of centres, as a proactive response to supporting rangatahi across Tauranga City.
Invercargill Play in the City Business Case
RSL Consultancy partnered with a design firm to develop a business case which explored the concept of Play in the City and enabled Invercargill City Council (ICC) to consider a range of options for investment in urban play in Invercargill.
Rotorua Golf Strategy
This strategy for golf facilities in the Rotorua District identifies an optimal network of golf facilities that will ensure that golf in the district is fit for purpose and ready to meet the golfing challenges and opportunities ahead.