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Feasibility Studies

  • Feasibility and Business Plan for Pureora Skywalk (Tiroa E Te Hape B Trusts, 2012)
  • Identifying Options for Further Development, Watts Peninsula. (Blaschke & Rutherford Environmental Consultants, 2012)
  • Market Demand Assessment and evaluation of wilderness trail and accommodation product in the Kaimanawa Ranges. (Owhaoko B & D Trust, 2011)
  • Tararua Traverse Cycleway Feasibility Scoping Study (in association with Opus and Simon Kennett for Horowhenua District Council, 2011)
  • Fyffe House heritage business development concept, Kaikoura. (Historic Places Trust, 2011)
  • Development of cycle trails in Taupo, Ruapehu-Whanganui, Pureora Forest Park and Opotiki (Motu Valley). (Bike Taupo, Ruapehu District Council, Opotiki District Council, 2009-2010)
  • Development of visitor infrastructure and heritage site upgrades for Tairawhiti. (Gisborne District Council, 2009-2010)
  • Porter Heights ski area redevelopment. (Private Client, 2011)
  • Auckland’s bid to host the Commonwealth Games 2018. (In association with Sports Impact Ltd for Auckland City Council, 2009)
  • Proposed Cultural, Arts and Heritage Centre. (Taupo District Council, 2009)
  • Market demand analysis for major new attraction, Rotorua (Private client, 2009)
  • Wairakei Geothermal Plant – A Pre feasibility study on the development of an Industrial Heritage Tourism Visitor Experience at the Wairakei Power Station (Client: Contact Energy Ltd NZ, 2008)
  • Dunedin Convention Centre redevelopment. (Dunedin City Council, 2007)
  • Lake Tarawera trail development – economic impact and feasibility. (DOC, TPK and Rotomahana Parekarangi Trust, 2006-2007)
  • Milford Dart Tunnel proposal for Milford Sound. (Natural Capital Partners, 2006)
  • Commercial, multi-day walk in Northland. (Enterprise Northland, 2006-2007)
  • Whirinaki/Minginui Village economic feasibility assessment. (DOC, Te Puni Kokiri, Ministry for Social Development, 2007-2008)
  • Expansion of the Te Araroa Trail. (Te Araroa Trust, 2006)

Tourism Planning

  • Moutohorā/Whale Island Visitor Assessment (Department of Conservation, Whakatane Area, 2012)
  • Taumarunui, Ruapehu Community driven tourism marketing plan (Client: Visit Ruapehu and Totally Taumarunui Tourism, 2012)
  • Forgotten World Adventures Marketing Plan and coaching – Development of a tourism marketing plan for a start up rural nature / rail tourism business in New Zealand, and one on one marketing coaching (Forgotten World Adventures Ltd, 2012).
  • Whanganui River Valley resident and landowner consultation to develop High Level Guiding Principles for use in district planning (Wanganui District Council, 2012)
  • Christchurch Earthquake Recovery- Tourism input into the draft Christchurch City Plan (Christchurch City Council, 2011)
  • Industry info graphics material for the Domestic Tourism Market Segmentation Report in association with Angus & Associates (Ministry of Tourism, April 2010)
  • Destination management plans for Glacier Country (Franz Josef, Fox Glacier) and South West New Zealand World Heritage Area. (DWC, 2009-2010)
  • Tourism development plan for the Macraes Flat. (Oceana Gold (NZ) Ltd, 2010-2011)
  • Review of funding options and international marketing alliances for New Zealand’s Regional Tourism Organisations. (RTONZ, 2009)
  • New Zealand Tourism Strategy. (Ministry of Tourism, TIA, 2007)
  • Water-based tourism opportunities assessment on the West Coast. (Development West Coast, 2007)
  • Regional tourism strategies for Dunedin, Maniototo, Lake Taupo, Whanganui, Kapiti Horowhenua, Southland, Stewart Island (2004 – 2011) 
  • Post Cards from Home – Local Government Tourism Strategy. (LGNZ, 2003)
  • Tourism research for the New Zealand Maori Tourism Council. (NZTE, 2008)
  • Demonstrating the Tourism Benefits to New Zealand of the proposed  large scale  Kermadec Islands Marine Reserve. (Pew Environment Group, 2010-2011)
  • Strategic Plan (Walking Access Commission, 2009-2011)
  • Rotorua Information Distribution Review and Options – A  review of promotional materials for Department of Conservation Rotorua’s visitor information (including brochures, I-Site, website) and potential options for future collaboration and delivery of information (Client: DOC Rotorua NZ, 2007).

Tourism Development

  • Tourism investment opportunities – Assessment of acquisition opportunities of tourism businesses in the North Island of New Zealand (Confidential private sector, 2011).
  • Market demand analysis for the proposed Ocean Exploration Centre in Wellington (in Association with Angus & Associates for the Marine Education Centre Trust, 2010-2011)
  • Strategic Plan for Craters of the Moon Geothermal Walk, Taupo. (Craters of the Moon Trust, 2010-ongoing)
  • Marketing and product development for the Wellington Cable Car. (Wellington Cable Car Limited, 2008 – 2011)
  • Evaluation of the market demands for winter and summer use of the proposed Porters Ski Area resort. (Porters Heights Ski Area Ltd, 2010-2011)
  • Assessment of the Tongariro National Trout Centre brand. (Department of Conservation, 2010)
  • Proof of Concept – Major Road Ends Development, Egmont National Park. (Client: Department of Conservation- Wanganui, 2010)
  • Chinese Heritage Trail Market Survey, Otago. (New Zealand Trade and Enterprise, 2009)
  • Sustainable Tourism Advisor for Wellington and Marlborough regions. (Positively Wellington Tourism and Destination Marlbourough, 2008-2012)
  • Assessment of Tourism Potential at Birchwood Station, (Department of Conservation, 2008)
  • Product assessment and feasibility for tourism investment in Te Tau Ihu (Nelson Marlborough) with Destination Planning Ltd. (Ngati Rarua Atiawa Iwi Trust, 2005)
  • Wakatipu Trails Strategy for Queenstown and Arrowtown. (Wakatipu Trails Trust, 2004-2005)
  • Business plan for an iwi-based tourism venture, South Westland, South Island. (Private client, 2005)
  • Feasibility study for a Pacific Island Cultural Centre in Porirua. (Pacific Island Forum, 2004)
  • Tourism Development Subsidy Scheme. (Ministry of Tourism, 2004 & 2005, in association with Stimpson & Co and GHD)

Resource Management

  • Wellington Rivers Recreation and Tourism Assessment (Greater Wellington Regional Council, 2013)
  • Economic Impact Assessment for Ahuriri Conservation Park (Department of Conservation, Twizel Area, 2012)
  • Recreation and Tourism Assessment for the proposed Waverly Wind Farm  (Trust Power Ltd, 2012- ongoing)
  • Preparation of evidence for Tourism and Recreation Options at Macraes Gold Mine East Otago. (Oceana Gold NZ Ltd, 2011)
  • Assessment of effects – Salmon Farm expansion, Marlborough Sounds (King Salmon, 2011)
  • Point Howard Wharf. Recreational Use Survey (Hutt City Council, 2011)
  • Porter Heights ski area redevelopment. (Private client, 2011)
  • Expert witness advice  on the Proposed Regional  Coastal Plan  for  the Kermadecs and Sub Antarctic Islands, and  advising on key stakeholder management. (Heritage Expeditions, 2011)
  • Hutt River Trail User Survey to assess current recreation use and options for flood protection management. (Wellington Regional Council, 2009)
  • Preparation of evidence for a proposed tourism development in the Mackenzie Basin. (Pukaki Tourism Holdings, 2010)
  • Preparation of evidence for proposed resort development near Wanaka. (Anderson Lloyd, 2009)
  • Expert witness advice on proposed jet boat operation, Wilkin Valley (Southern Alps Air, 2009)
  • Arnold River, West Coast, Technical audit of recreation effects for the TrustPower hydro scheme. (Grey District Council/Davie Lovell-Smith, 2006-2007)
  • Evaluation of the recreational opportunities for a private plantation forest, North Island. (Boffa Miskell, 2006)
  • Preparation of evidence for North Island 400kv Backbone Project in association with MWH. (Transpower, 2005-2009)
  • Preparation of evidence for Project West Wind, Wellington. (Meridian Energy, 2005)
  • Expert witness advice in relation to the creation of a new mussel farm, Kaipara Harbour, Northland. (Mitchell Partners, 2005)
  • Audit of Recreation Effects Assessment Report and the Waitaki River Recreation Survey Technical Report for the Waitaki District Council, Waimate District Council, Environment Canterbury and the Otago District Council. (Davie Lovell Smith, 2003)
  • Expert witness advice in relation to a proposed expansion to a mussel farm, Forsyth Island, Marlborough Sounds. (Anderson Lloyd, 2001)
  • Assessment of the effects on tourism from the proposed Globe Hill gold mine at Reefton. (Anderson Lloyd, 2000)

Workforce Development

  • Destination Lake Taupo Board Selection, (Client: Taupo District Council, 2011)
  • Review of funding mechanisms for Regional Tourism Organisations. (RTONZ, 2009-2010)
  • Flat Earth Tours, Wellington, 2005-2010
  • Operational Plan for Ruapehu RTO. (Ruapehu District Council, 2006-2007)
  • Marketing plan, East by West Ferry, Wellington Harbour. (East by West, 2005)
  • Business advice for establishment of a climbing and trekking business specialising in Mongolia. (Mongolian Journeys, 2001-2002)
  • Alpine Adventures – Helicopter Operations – tourism concession management with Department of Conservation. (James Scott, 1999, ongoing)
  • Tamarillo Sea Kayak Tours – ongoing business advice since 1998.
  • Montenegro Study Tour to New Zealand (UNDP Croatia and Montenegro, 2011)
  • Bike Tourism Workshop, facilitator (Hikurangi Foundation and TRC, 2010)
  • Facilitation of Sir Peter Blake Youth Environment Forum. (Ministry for the Environment, 2009)
  • South Pacific Marine Tourism (Mammal Watching) Study Tour. (Chameleon Public Relations, 2008)
  • Queenstown Ski Field Marketing Industry Workshop. (Ski Tourism Marketing Network, 2007)
  • Chilean National Parks, Tourism and Road Development Study Tour to New Zealand. (NZAID, 2005)
  • Philippine Ecotourism Study Tour to New Zealand. (NZAID, 2005)

Park Management

  • Recreation and Tourism Options for the Baring Head Block, Wellington. (Greater Wellington Regional Council, 2010-2011)
  • Management options for Egmont National Park Road Ends (Department of Conservation, 2010-2011)
  • Visitor demand assessment for a Hut on Motuora Island, Hauraki Gulf (Department of Conservation, 2010-2011)
  • Kauri and Coast Trail Proof of Concept Study, Great Barrier Island.(Department of Conservation, 2010)
  • Development of a Visitor Strategy for the Orongorongos and Catchpool Valleys, Wellington. (Department of Conservation, 2009)
  • Issues, options and management framework for Rangitoto and Motutapu Islands, Hauraki Gulf, Auckland. (Department of Conservation, 2008-2009)
  • Trails Strategy for the West Coast. (Development West Coast, 2007)
  • Visitor Monitoring Study at Fox Glacier. (Department of Conservation, 2008)
  • Visitor Monitoring Study at Cape Foulwind. (Department of Conservation, 2007)
  • Visitor Monitoring Study at Franz Josef Glacier. (Department of Conservation, 2007 & 2009)
  • Preparation of the Visitor Monitoring Toolkit. (Department of Conservation, 2007)
  • Visitor Survey at the Routeburn Track. (Department of Conservation, 2007)
  • Preparation of a visitor monitoring system for Wellington Regional Parks. (Wellington Regional Council, 2004)