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Elliot Duke
Director and Fellow of Engineering New Zealand
Tourism & recreation
We understand the vital role tourism and recreation plays in shaping communities. With decades of experience delivering integrated engineering, surveying, planning and environmental solutions, we are uniquely positioned to support the growth and resilience of our infrastructure.
HOW WE HELP
Committed to helping New Zealand remain a world-class destination by delivering smart, practical solutions that connect people with place.
Our multidisciplinary team brings deep local knowledge and a collaborative approach to every project, whether it's enhancing access to natural attractions, designing sustainable visitor facilities, or enabling regional development that balances economic opportunity with environmental stewardship. We work closely with iwi, councils and tourism operators to enable outcomes that are culturally respectful, future-focused and aligned with the aspirations of the sector.
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STARTING WITH THE PLACE
Tourism and recreation projects often sit in environments that demand care and attention, from alpine terrain to coastal and rural landscapes. We spend time understanding the land early, including ground conditions, environmental constraints and access, so planning and design decisions are based on how the place behaves throughout the year.
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DESIGN SHAPED BY PLACE AND USE
Recreation infrastructure needs to suit how it’s used. That might mean coping with snow loads and cold conditions, accommodating bikes and maintenance vehicles, or handling periods of intense public use. We support design development by considering these practical requirements alongside servicing, durability and long-term operation.
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WORK THROUGH CONSENTS
Tourism projects often involve complex planning environments, particularly where landscapes, waterways or existing uses are involved. We work closely with planning teams, councils and iwi to work through consent pathways, coordinating technical inputs so they reflect both statutory requirements and the realities of the site.
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PROJECT DELIVERY
Delivery is often shaped by seasons, weather windows and remote locations. We stay involved through construction, coordinating technical input across disciplines and responding to site conditions as works progress, so the project team has consistent technical support as decisions are made on the ground.
LEAD TEAM MEMBERS
The people behind our tourism and recreation work are hands-on, experienced and genuinely enjoy being in these environments.
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When you’re planning or delivering a tourism or recreation project, having people alongside you who genuinely understand this space matters. We know these projects, understand how they operate, and our teams stay close to the work.
OUR SERVICES
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Whatever your geotechnical challenge is – we can help.
Our experienced geotechnical engineers and engineering geologists assess soil, rock and groundwater conditions to inform design, consenting and construction.
We’re involved at different points depending on the site and what’s being planned. Sometimes that’s early, when options are still being explored. Other times, it’s to support design, consenting or construction once decisions are underway.
Across these stages, geotechnical input helps project teams understand ground conditions, identify relevant considerations and discuss what those mean for the project as it develops.
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Delivering resilient and sustainable development and infrastructure.
Our civil engineering team supports projects from feasibility through to construction and completion. We design and coordinate essential services and utilities like water supply, wastewater, stormwater, roading systems, power, lighting, telecommunications and landscapes.
We take a collaborative approach, working closely with our clients and stakeholders while using our expertise to deliver resilient and sustainable infrastructure.
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We've been providing professional surveying services for over 90 years.
We have a deep understanding of the land and local landscape, and our team are trusted leaders in what they do. From measuring and mapping the physical features of land, determining boundaries, dimensions, elevations and more – we have you covered.
Our surveyors provide clear, reliable data and practical advice to help identify constraints early, reduce risk and support better outcomes across the full life of a site.
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Accurate spatial data, surveying and digital insights that help clients understand sites, assets and environments in greater detail.
Our geospatial team uses advanced surveying technology to capture and process detailed site, asset and terrain information. This can include drone imagery, LiDAR, 3D laser scanning, digital modelling, GIS and monitoring data, depending on what the project needs.
We work alongside our surveying, engineering, planning and environmental teams to turn spatial data into clear, usable information. Whether it’s understanding an existing site, mapping assets, creating a digital model, monitoring movement or capturing hard-to-access areas, we provide clients with clear, usable information about their projects and assets.
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Investigation, assessment, monitoring and risk management to help clients make sound decisions.
From private developers and infrastructure providers to local and central government, including agencies such as DOC, LINZ, MfE and Defence, our team provides environmental advice that helps clients understand site conditions, environmental risks and regulatory considerations.
Our expertise includes land, water, air, contamination and site management, and these services can be provided as part of a multidisciplinary project involving planning, surveying or engineering, or as a standalone service for any project requiring environmental science input.
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Our comprehensive multi-disciplinary services bring everything together under one roof.
We offer an extensive range of structural solutions, including innovative timber materials, concrete and steel structures, seismic assessments, strengthening and foundation design. We can also support projects at different stages, whether you need early advice, detailed design or independent assessment and have the local expertise and knowledge to guide and support you throughout the process.
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Our planning team excels in all facets of resource management and planning.
This experience and knowledge provide us with a well-rounded understanding of the consenting process and an in-depth understanding of the applicable rules and regulatory framework. Our planners work across all stages, from early feasibility assessments through consenting, design integration and final approvals. We bring a collaborative, solution-focused approach to every project, keeping stakeholders informed and enabling risks to be managed and outcomes to be aligned with local planning frameworks and long-term community goals.
In addition, our strong, long-standing relationships with key stakeholders further enhance our ability to navigate complex regulatory environments and deliver successful outcomes.
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GET IN TOUCH
Have a project in mind? Get in touch to discuss how we can help.
FAQ
Got questions? We’ve got answers.
We work across a wide range of infrastructure projects, including three waters, roading and transport infrastructure, flood protection and resilience works, land development infrastructure and construction support. Our teams support projects from early feasibility and planning through to detailed design, consenting and construction.
Infrastructure advice can be useful from the earliest stages of a project. We are often involved during site investigations and feasibility to help identify constraints and options, and continue to support projects through design, consenting and construction as technical and coordination needs evolve.
Our infrastructure work brings together civil engineering, surveying, planning, environmental, geotechnical and structural input as required. These disciplines work closely together, allowing technical considerations, consenting requirements and site information to be coordinated rather than managed in isolation.
Three waters refers to stormwater, wastewater and drinking water infrastructure. Three waters engineering is typically required for new developments, upgrades to existing networks or where capacity, flooding or servicing constraints need to be assessed. Our civil engineers support this work through investigations, modelling, options assessments and detailed design aligned with council standards.
Yes. We provide construction support across engineering and surveying, including set‑out, technical input during construction, responses to site queries, as‑built surveys and documentation to support.