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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.
Whether you’re making decisions about property, managing public or private infrastructure, or delivering a design or construction project, accurate survey information matters.
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 or an asset.
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Investigating land, water and air.
We work with all stakeholders and service providers to help create environmentally sustainable outcomes that are realistic and cost effective. Our comprehensive services can be provided as part of a multi-disciplinary project, or as a standalone service for any project specifically requiring environmental science expertise and solutions.
From local authorities, commercial and residential land developers, small residential homeowners, architects, service partners, and lawyers, we seamlessly integrate our expertise with other disciplines to achieve the best outcome for a diverse range of clients.
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Our comprehensive multi-disciplinary services bring everything together under one roof, helping to simplify the development process and enhance efficiency.
Our structural engineers offer an extensive range of solutions including innovative timber materials, concrete and steel structures, foundation design, seismic assessment and strengthening of existing buildings, insurance reports, damage assessments, construction monitoring and more.
Whether you’re constructing commercial buildings, architectural houses or require retaining wall structures, we have the local expertise and knowledge to guide and support you through every stage of the project.
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Our planning team excels in all facets of resource management and planning.
This experience and knowledge provides us with a well-rounded understanding of the consenting process and an in-depth understanding of the applicable rules and regulatory framework.
Our strong, long-standing relationships with key stakeholders further enhance our ability to navigate complex regulatory environments and deliver successful outcomes.
Whether it is overseeing large-scale land developments, facilitating private plan changes, or offering tailored site-specific advice, our planning team is dedicated to guiding your project from inception to completion.
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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.