Recreation · Sport · Leisure

We get Recreation,
Sport and Leisure
projects moving.

We support organisations across Aotearoa to make informed decisions about their people, facilities, places and spaces.

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About RSL

RSL undertakes projects and offers strategic advice throughout Aotearoa to enable community well-being. We support organisations to make informed decisions when it comes to people, facilities, places and spaces.

What we do

Four practices.
One trusted advisor.

RSL undertakes projects and provides strategic advice throughout Aotearoa — supporting organisations to make confident decisions.

01

Needs Assessments, Feasibility Reports & Business Cases

Viability assessments for community facilities — from aquatic centres and indoor courts to high-performance training centres, community hubs and clubrooms.

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02

Spaces & Places Planning, Master Plans

Local, regional and national facility plans, along with master plans that map the current state and future needs of communities for play, active recreation and sport.

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03

Strategic & Operational Advice

Whether it is a complex strategic review or an important operational issue, we help organisations find solutions that translate to action.

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04

People, Programmes & Play

Strategies for play, active recreation and sport — and the programme design that brings facilities to life so they thrive in their community.

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What we've done

From Kerikeri to Invercargill.

Tap the map to explore 120+ projects we've delivered across the motu.

Cook StraitN
Waikato
Hamilton Master Plan
Feasibility · 2024
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1
Kerikeri Aquatic Feasibility
Northland
2
North Harbour Indoor Courts
Auckland
3
Hamilton Master Plan
Waikato
4
Tauranga Sport Strategy
Bay of Plenty
5
Porirua Community Centre
Wellington
6
Nelson Spaces & Places
Tasman
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Recently delivered.

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Mangawhai Pool Pre-Feasibility Study
Needs Assessments2025
Northland

Mangawhai Pool Pre-Feasibility Study

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Queenstown Lakes District Sports Field Plan
Spaces & Places2025
Otago

Queenstown Lakes District Sports Field Plan

AdoptedRead the case →
Snow Sports NZ Dryland Training Facility
Strategic Advice2024
Otago

Snow Sports NZ Dryland Training Facility

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Client
"Richard's experience and insight delivers significant value to recreation and sport projects — from international sporting facility planning to a local community pool. His approach is particularly refreshing and engaging, connecting to the range of stakeholders that contribute to this work."
David Bailey
Recreation Services Manager · Christchurch City Council
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