What we do

Strategic advice
you can act on.

Four practices. One trusted advisor. RSL undertakes projects and provides strategic advice throughout Aotearoa - supporting organisations to make informed decisions about their people, facilities, places and spaces.

Practice 01

Needs Assessments, Feasibility Reports and Business Cases

Interrogating a concept is the first step - RSL helps you build your project on solid ground.

We complete assessments on the viability of sporting and other community facilities, no matter what the size. Ranging from aquatic centres to indoor courts, high-performance training centres to community centres and sports clubrooms - we have it covered.

A feasibility study is a vital part of any proposed facility. Our independence allows us to bring together a study that is impartial and is based on years of experience in planning and operating facilities. All feasibility studies that we complete meet the requirements of all major funders.

See related projects
Practice 02

Spaces and Places Planning and Master Plans

From local fields to national networks, we help you see the big picture.

We complete a range of Local, Regional or National Facility Plans to understand the current state and future needs of communities for play, active recreation and sport.

Historically, facility development has often occurred in isolation. A facilities plan takes a broader approach and looks at how each facility operates within a networked approach.

We also complete Master Plans to understand future requirements for community, sport and recreation spaces.

See related projects
Practice 03

Strategic and Operational Advice

Every new plan is stronger when you've learned from the last one.

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

Too often, an idea is pursued without considering the past context. Our review work allows you and your partner organisations to gain clarity of purpose before embarking on your next planning cycle.

See related projects
Practice 04

People, Programmes and Play

Great facilities only reach their potential when people come through the doors.

We work with groups to develop strategies for play, active recreation and sport, and to bring facilities to life. We offer programme solutions that will ensure facilities thrive.

We can work alongside your organisation to help develop recreation and sport programmes (and other revenue-generating strategies) that can be easily implemented within your facility. The end goal of this approach is a vibrant, busy facility where people are active and healthy.

See related projects
Methodology

Six steps,
every project.

A methodology that ensures completion - and guarantees the final product is uniquely yours.

The RSL Method
Every
project.
01

Listen

We begin by attentively hearing your vision, ensuring every detail and aspiration is thoroughly understood to serve as the foundation of our collaborative journey.

02

Reflect

By revisiting past strategies and drawing insights from historical data, we ensure that our approach is informed and contextual, eliminating the chance of overlooking valuable lessons.

03

Gather

Drawing from our extensive experience in sport, recreation, and leisure, we amass pertinent data, insights, and best practices to ensure our recommendations are comprehensive and on the mark.

04

Analyse

We meticulously assess the collected information, diving deep into the intricacies of your project, from feasibility studies to the operational nuances, ensuring every angle is considered.

05

Develop

With a keen understanding of both the big picture and granular details, we craft strategies and programmes tailored uniquely for your needs, ensuring the vibrancy and longevity of the facility or initiative.

06

Deliver

We don't just stop at strategy; we ensure the tangible realisation of our joint vision, overseeing the project's successful execution and ensuring your objectives are met or exceeded.

01

Listen

We begin by attentively hearing your vision, ensuring every detail and aspiration is thoroughly understood to serve as the foundation of our collaborative journey.

02

Reflect

By revisiting past strategies and drawing insights from historical data, we ensure that our approach is informed and contextual, eliminating the chance of overlooking valuable lessons.

03

Gather

Drawing from our extensive experience in sport, recreation, and leisure, we amass pertinent data, insights, and best practices to ensure our recommendations are comprehensive and on the mark.

04

Analyse

We meticulously assess the collected information, diving deep into the intricacies of your project, from feasibility studies to the operational nuances, ensuring every angle is considered.

05

Develop

With a keen understanding of both the big picture and granular details, we craft strategies and programmes tailored uniquely for your needs, ensuring the vibrancy and longevity of the facility or initiative.

06

Deliver

We don't just stop at strategy; we ensure the tangible realisation of our joint vision, overseeing the project's successful execution and ensuring your objectives are met or exceeded.

Proven success

The numbers
that matter.

Over eight years and 115+ projects, our recommendations have shaped community facilities serving more than 1.2M New Zealanders.

See case studies
115+
projects delivered
16
regions reached
1.2M
people served
98%
projects on schedule

Have a project
in mind?

Start a conversationSee our work