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CONSERVATION PROJECTS (FOR THE DEPARTMENT
OF CONSERVATION) |
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Development of a standard operating procedure for monitoring social impacts in association with Lincoln University and the University of Otago. (2005/2006) |
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Social Impact Assessment at Franz Glacier and Fox Glacier.
(2000) |
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Strategic review of recreation facilities on Stewart Island.
(1998) |
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Organisation of a workshop on the social impacts of outdoor
recreation. (1998) |
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Concept plan for development of interpretation and recreation
facilities, Rotoiti Mainlan Island Recovery Project. (1998) |
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Review of safety. (1996, 1997) |
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Review of visitor access to Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers.
(1995) |
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Investigation into word-of-mouth information systems. (1993) |
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Policy for commercial concession on conservation land. (1991) |
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Establishment/management systems development. (1987) |
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Concept for Twizel Visitor Centre redevelopment. (1987) |
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EVENTS |
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Business advisors to Primal Quest’s expansion into the international market. (Private client, 2005) |
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Environmental impact assessment of the 2001 Eco-Challenge
event. (Eco-Challenge Ltd, 2001) |
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Strategic advisers to the NZ Eco-Challenge event. (Tourism
Holdings Ltd and Tourism NZ, 2000) |
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Strategic and marketing advice for a multi-sport event. (Routeburn
Winter Classic, 1993) |
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Establishment and management of this annual event. (The Big
Coast, 1991–1996) |
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Strategic planning and marketing advice for the Tuatapere
community. (Tuatapere Wild Challenge, 1991) |
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Event management of an international adventure race in New
Zealand for a European client. (The Grand Traverse, 1989) |
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Establishment and management of this annual event (Mountains
to the Sea, 1987 – 1994) |
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EXPERT WITNESS |
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Preparation of evidence for North Island 400kv Backbone Project in association with MWH. (Transpower, 2005) |
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Preparation of evidence for Project West Wind, Wellington (Meridian, 2005) |
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Expert witness advice in relation to the creation of a new mussel farm, Kaipara Harbour, Northland. (Mitchell Partners, 2005) |
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Expert witness advice in relation to a proposed expansion
to a mussel farm, Forsyth Island, Marlborough Sounds. (Anderson
Lloyd, 2001) |
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Expert witness evidence for a proposed fishing lodge, Paroa
Bay, Northland. (Russell McVeagh, 1998) |
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Clifford Bay Planning Tribunal hearing. Expert witness on
back country tourism in the Marlborough Sounds. (TranzRail,
1997) |
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West Coast Coal Terminal Project planning hearing. Expert
witness on the impact of the
proposed terminal on tourism. (Solid Energy, 1997) |
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FEASIBILITY STUDIES/PLANNING STUDIES |
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Resource Development for NZAID Programme and Policy Tools Project. (NZAID ,2005-6) |
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Tourism and economic impact assessment of proposed heritage developments in Eastland. (Tairawhiti Museum and Ministry for Economic Development, 2005) |
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Southland Tourism Strategy. (Venture Southland, 2005) |
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Lake Taupo Tourism Strategy. (Taupo District Council, 2005) |
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Assessment of recreation and tourism effects for a proposed wind farm, Makara, Wellington (Project West Wind) (Meridian, 2005) |
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Assessment of recreation and tourism effects from proposed electricity transmission line development, Waikato. (Transpower, 2005) |
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Review of Destination Manawatu. (Palmerston North City Council, Manawatu District Council, 2005) |
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Preparation of the Tourism Development Subsidy Scheme. (Ministry of Tourism, 2004 & 2005 in association with Stimpson & Co and GHD) |
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Economic feasibility study for repair of river protection infrastructure, Patea. (South Taranaki District Council, 2004) |
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Assessment of recreation and tourism effects for a proposed wind farm, Belmont Regional Park, Wellington (Wellington Regional Council, 2004) |
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Preparation of a visitor monitoring system for Wellington Regional Parks. (Wellington Regional Council, 2004) |
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Feasibility Study on Manukau Urban Development Business Plan.
(Tapa Trust, 2003) |
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Preparation of the Wakatipu Trails Strategy for the Queenstown
Lakes District Council, Department of Conservation, Otago Regional
Council and Wakatipu Trails Trust. (Wakatipu Trails Trust, 2003/2004) |
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Review of Destination Lake Taupo's Marketing Division. (Taupo
District Council, 2003/2004) |
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Preparation of a tourism planning guide to the Resource Management
Act in association with Beca Planning. (Beca/Local Government
New Zealand, current) |
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Tourism Sign Policy for Hawkes Bay. (Hawkes Bay Tourism -
Regional Tourism Organisation, 2003/2004) |
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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). |
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Advice and mentoring on the recruitment of a trial roving
guide programme at Wellington Zoo. (Wellington Zoo, 2003) |
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Strategic advice to the Whanganui River Road Tourism Cluster
Group on future development. (Whanganui River Road Tourism Cluster
Group, 2003) |
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Review of the tourism industry and future opportunities for
Kapiti-Horowhenua Districts.
(Kapiti Coast and Horowhenua District Councils and Industry
New Zealand, 2003) |
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Review of the future management of Molesworth Station. (Nimmo
Bell/Land Information New Zealand, 2003) |
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Critique of a proposal for a New Zealand Centre for Ecotourism.
(Tai Poutini Polytechnic, 2003) |
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Preparation of the Strategy for Local Government involvement
in Tourism. (Local Government New Zealand, 2002) |
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Preparation of the draft West Coast Heritage Strategy. (West
Coast Heritage Strategy
Steering Committee, 2002) |
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Economic and Social Impact Study for a proposed artificial
reef at Opunake. (Opunake
Artificial Reef Committee and South Taranaki District Council,
2001–2002) |
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Identification of potential opportunities for commercial recreation.
(Wellington Regional Council, 2001) |
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Preliminary assessment of tourism opportunities at Macraes
Flat, Otago. (Anderson Lloyd, 2001) |
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Review and preparation of the Policy and Charges for commercial
recreation in Wellington
Regional Parks. (Wellington Regional Council, 2000) |
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Peer review of the Hurunui River Recreation Study for Environment
Canterbury. (Rob
Greenaway and Associates, 2001) |
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Peer review of the recreation study on the Waitaki River,
Project Aqua. (Rob Greenaway and Associates and Meridian Energy,
2001–2002) |
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Assessment of the effects on tourism from the proposed Globe
Hill gold mine at Reefton.
(Anderson Lloyd, 2000) |
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Review of guidelines for the Asia Development Assistance Facility.
(NZODA, 2000) |
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Bike Marketing Plan. (Palmerston North City Council, 2000) |
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Concession application to the Department of Conservation.
(Alpine Adventures, 1999) |
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Major concession application to the Department of Conservation.(Fiordland
Travel, 1999-2001) |
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National Park management input into development planning of
Mount Cook Village. (Ernst and Young, 1996) |
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Assessing forestry lands for development potential. (Fletcher
Challenge, 1991) |
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Concept for the Kaikoura Visitor Centre. (Kaikoura Information
and Tourism Committee / DOC, 1991) |
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Concept for the Gisborne Visitor Centre. (Eastlands Promotional
Council/DOC, 1990) |
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Financial and operational review of the QEII National Trust.
(QEII National Trust, 1989) |
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Institutional planning for the New Zealand Maori Tourism Council.
(NZ Maori Tourism Council, 1988) |
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Formation of the NZ Rafting Guides Association and developing
professional standards. (New Zealand Rafting Guides Association,
1988) |
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Visitor research at the Waitangi National Reserve. (Waitangi
National Trust, 1994) |
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Planning and project management of interpretation aspects
of 1990 Waitangi Treaty House and grounds upgrading. (Waitangi
National Trust, 1989-1990) |
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Development planning for visitor centre extension. (Waitangi
National Trust, 1987) |
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Environmental planning for marina and visitor centre development
project. (Milford Sound Development Consortium, 1987) |
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Study of walking tracks. (Hillary Commission for Sport, Fitness
and Leisure , 1996) |
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Event management training manual. (Hillary Commission for
Sport, Fitness and Leisure, 1991) |
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Recreation and Tourism Policy Analysis. (Hillary Commission
for Sport, Fitness and Leisure, 1986-1996) |
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BUSINESS ADVICE |
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Flat Earth Tours, Wellington, 2005 |
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Marketing plan, East by West Ferry, Wellington Harbour. (East by West, 2005) |
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Product assessment and feasibility for tourism investment in Te Tau Ihu. (Nelson Marlborough) with Destination Planning Ltd. (Ngati Rarva Atiawa Iwi Trust, 2005) |
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Feasibility study for a Pacific Island Cultural Centre in Porirua. (Pacific Island Forum, 2004) |
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Tamarillo Sea Kayak Tours – ongoing business advice since 1998. |
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Alpine Adventures – Helicopter Operations – tourism concession management with Department of Conservation. (James Scott, 1999 - ongoing) |
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Business advice for establishment of a climbing and trekking
business specialising in Mongolia. (Mongolian Journeys, 2001–2002) |
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Business plan for an iwi-based tourism venture, South Westland,
South Island. (Private client, current) |
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Feasibility and design of a commercial farm trek. (Trust House,
Wairarapa, 2000) |
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Assessment of walking opportunities in the Wairarapa. (Masterton
Business Enterprise Inc., 2000) |
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Advice and preliminary consultation with stakeholders over
a proposal to provide one relocated, and one new, alpine hut
in Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park. (The Hermitage, 2000) |
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Business advice for the establishment of an outbound tour
operation. (Silk Road Adventures, 1996) |
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Strategic planning for a tourism operator. (Wairua Kapiti
Island Tours, 1995) |
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Strategic planning advice for a tourism operator. (White Heron
Sanctuary Tours, 1993) |
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Commercialisation strategies. (Wairakei Tourism Park, 1991) |
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Marketing programme launch for Kaikoura Whalewatch. (Ngai Tahu, 1989) |
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RESEARCH |
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Research and evaluation of the annual Toast Martinborough
Wine, Food and Music Festival. (Toast Martinborough, 1996, 1997,
1998, 1999, 2000, 2002, 2003) |
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Survey of visitors to Milford Sound and on the Milford Track
to assess the effects of aircraft overflights on visitors. (Ministry
of Transport, 2000) |
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Lake Waikaremoana Recreation Study. (ECNZ, 1997-1998) |
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Visitor satisfaction and use monitoring programmes for seven
regional parks. (Wellington
Regional Council, 1995) |
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Review of Recreation Section field operations. (Wellington
Regional Council, 1990) |
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Wellington Regional Recreation Survey. (Wellington Regional
Council, 1987, 1988) |
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Hutt River Recreation Planning Investigation. (Wellington
Regional Council/Boffa Miskell, 1990) |
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Tongariro River Recreation Study. (ECNZ/DOC, 1993) |
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Mohaka River Recreation Study. (ECNZ, 1989) |
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STUDY TOURS / WORKSHOPS / CONFERENCES |
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Chilean National Parks, Tourism and Road Development Study Tour to New Zealand. (NZAID, 2005) |
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Philippine Ecotourism Study Tour to New Zealand. (NZAID, 2005) |
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Philippine Ecotourism Study tour to Sabah, Malaysia. (NZAID, 2003) |
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Mongolian National Parks and Protected Areas Study Tour to
New Zealand. (GTZ, 2001) |
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Study tour of Fiji and New Zealand
for eight tourism operators from Samoa. (NZODA, 1999) |
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Study tour of ecotourism in New
Zealand for eight conservation officers from Lao PDR. (Lao PDR
Government, 1998) |
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Study tour of ecotourism in New
Zealand for four tourism officials from Xingjiang Province in
China. (NZODA, 1997) |
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Study tour of ecotourism in New
Zealand for 21 tourism officials from ASEAN countries. (NZ/ASEAN
Business Council, 1996) |
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Production of the video “Destination
Green” for PATA conference in Bali, Indonesia. (NZ Tourism
Department, 1991) |
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