
Project Summaries
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Blake Park Future State Report
In 2021 Tauranga City Council commissioned RSL to provide high level options for the future state of Blake Park, a significant sporting hub site for Tauranga City which is under significant demand pressures.
Tatua Reserve Sports Hub Business Case 2022
After completing a needs and feasibility study in 2021, RSL was engaged by the Bay of Plenty Badminton Association (BOPBA) to develop a business case, following Better Business Case (BBC) protocols.
Kōkiri ai Te Waka Hourua - Northland Play, Active Recreation and Sport Strategy
In the development of this Regional Strategy, an expanded version of a standard strategic planning approach was used. This methodology provided a robust planning approach, in line with industry good practice. It also ensured alignment across the multiple plans being developed. This resulted in reliable, highly usable documents.
Mainland Football Facilities Plan
The provision of competition and practise facilities is a critical factor to help football remain a strong, vibrant sport. RSL Consultancy was engaged to develop a forward-thinking facilities plan outlining the future requirements of the sport.
Lancaster Park Re-development – Spatial Plan
Even with some of the biggest facilities, it is the small things that count. With this project in mind, this was reflected in how older members of the community were keen to see the traditional rose gardens returned to Lancaster Park.
Sport Canterbury Spaces and Places Plan
The plan identified the key strategic priorities for sports facilities to then be used as placeholders in the relevant long-term plans. The plan will help in ongoing cross boundary discussions and includes key principles, criteria and prioritisation across the majority of sporting codes.