smartz helps communities navigate their sport and recreation projects, to support healthy and connected lifestyles.
We are passionate, solution focused consultants who design projects around community need.
Principles
Community lead for community need - a community knows what it needs best, but resources are limited. We help clients determine valid needs and work with communities to develop the best path forward.
Whole of life planning – the cost to build a facility is only the start. We use our experience and knowledge to ensure facilities are sustainable throughout their entire lifecycle - from operation and renewal through to end of life planning.
The right team for the right project – each project is unique in its situation, the place and people it serves. Our approach is to partner with likeminded, skilled associates who hold the right capabilities and have capacity to deliver high quality projects.
A fair fee for a fair outcome - community projects enable lasting impacts. We want you to get the most out of your community project, so you pay for our industry experience and a focus on efficient project delivery to save you money.
Our fantastic clients have allowed us to share project work we are proud of.
Featured Work
Business Case development for the upgrade of a pool roof enclosure.
Ownership/governance/management review report, progressing to an ownership options report, and renewals programme project support.
Some clients we’ve worked with recently.
What our clients have to say:
Hawke's Bay Netball
“Hawke's Bay Netball engaged Brendon as our Facilities Specialist to help advance our long-term facility planning and development. Brendon brought exceptional expertise, strategic insight, and a genuine commitment to our future. His work has established a strong foundation for future facility investment and development, while his high-quality advice, reporting, and stakeholder engagement have supported informed decision-making at both management and Board level. Beyond the technical aspects of the role, Brendon has been a trusted mentor and valued partner, generously sharing his knowledge and helping build capability within our organisation. His contribution will leave a lasting legacy for Hawke's Bay Netball, benefiting current and future generations of players, officials, volunteers, and supporters.”
Hamilton Pools
“Hamilton City Council have engaged Brendon Rope for his services across five projects to date. Brendon is quick to respond and work his other commitments to deliver against the scope. He is communicative and pragmatic. His hands on industry experience is evident in the recommendations he makes which really brings his reports to life and easy to implement. He provides firm guidance on the required action plan at a level which will make impactful change. I highly recommend smartz to anyone that is considering them.”
Queenstown Lakes District Council
“Queenstown Lakes District Council engaged smartz to develop an issues and options report on a proposed integration of the Glenorchy Community Association Swimming Pool and a proposed Early Childhood Education Centre and associated services. Brendon’s extensive knowledge and ability to relate to small local community members was outstanding, coupled with a change to the timeline to be able to deliver a draft report in a short time was appreciated. Brendon’s ability to take a range of views and collate them into a series of options was of immense value to the groups involved. I would highly recommend Brendon’s services for any future projects.”
Carterton Indoor Pool Working Group
“Brendon at smartz is great to work with, he understood what our community pool project required and delivered a business case that set us up well to obtain grant funding. Brendon is thorough, professional, and great to work with. He goes the extra mile and it was a pleasure to work with him.”