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 and 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 and Places Planning and 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 and 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 and 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.

Every pin is a project we've delivered — coloured by practice area, right across the motu.

Delivering nationwide

The work,
on the map.

From feasibility studies to regional strategies, we partner with councils, trusts and clubs the length of the country.

115+
projects delivered
17
regions reached
8+
years guiding the sector
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Featured Projects.

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Mangawhai Pool Pre-Feasibility StudyNeeds Assessments2025
Northland

Mangawhai Pool Pre-Feasibility Study

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Queenstown Lakes District Sports Field PlanSpaces & Places2025
Otago

Queenstown Lakes District Sports Field Plan

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Snow Sports NZ Dryland Training FacilityStrategic Advice2024
Otago

Snow Sports NZ Dryland Training Facility

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Christchurch City Council
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
Sector support

Backing the sector that backs communities.

At RSL, we take immense pride in championing the vitality and progress of the recreation, sport, and leisure sector. The team at RSL has been involved in various capacities in the sport and recreation sector for over 30 years. Here are just some of the ways RSL supports the sector:

01

Internships

RSL provides internship opportunities for students studying in the sector. Internships are customised as much as possible toward a student’s interests and future career aspirations.

02

Sponsorships

RSL supports industry groups through sponsorship opportunities. RSL sees the value in industry professional development and networking and therefore sponsors the Recreation Aotearoa National Conference. RSL has also supported other industry groups through contributions of time or financial support.

03

Mentoring / Peer Support

Individuals within the RSL team actively contribute to the career development of many young professionals through mentoring, both formally and informally. RSL team members also actively participate in sector peer reviews and are often invited to serve on industry panels.

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on the horizon?

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