Rotorua

1105 Arawa St,

Rotorua,

New Zealand

T +64 7 343 1400

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WSP IN ROTORUA

Our team in Rotorua delivers innovative solutions across transport, property and buildings, infrastructure, planning, and environment. With over 25 professionals living and working locally, we’re deeply connected to the community and the projects that shape it.

Whether designing cycleways, intersections, infrastructure, or public spaces, we blend local insight with global expertise to deliver smart, sustainable solutions tailored to Rotorua’s unique environment. Our work includes seismic upgrades and restoration of Te Whare Taonga o Te Arawa (the Rotorua Museum), award-winning pedestrian and cycling facilities, and strategic planning for the Rotorua Regional Park.

Our team lives the lifestyle our work supports—enjoying the lakes, trails, and geothermal wonders that make this region special. At WSP in Rotorua, we’re proud to help shape and create what matters for our community.

Postal Address

PO Box 1245
Rotorua 3040

Projects

Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Cleaner water starts here: Mapping environmental risks on farms

In partnership with Bay of Plenty Regional Council and funded by the Ministry for the Environment’s Access to Experts service, WSP developed a biophysical risk mapping methodology to support freshwater farm planning. Using open-access GIS and spatial data, the model identifies environmental risks—such as nitrogen, phosphorus, E. coli, and sediment loss—based on natural land features like soil type, slope, rainfall, and proximity to waterways. The tool helps landowners and council staff prioritise mitigation strategies, with field validation ensuring the maps are practical, accurate, and trusted.

Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Te Whare Taonga o Te Arawa - the Rotorua Museum

WSP was called to project manage the seismic strengthening and heritage conservation of the Rotorua Museum, which was closed due to damage from the 7.8 magnitude Kaikoura earthquake in 2016.

Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Whakarewarewa Forest - Phase 1a & 1b

The goal of this project is to provide additional hub to the existing Waipa Hub for mountain bikers, walkers and runners as they access the forest trails.

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Rotorua, New Zealand

Designing and engineering Rotorua's new Acute Mental Health Unit

WSP is undertaking design and engineering services for the construction of a new mental health facility on the grounds of Rotorua Hospital in New Zealand. The existing Whare Whakaue facility, which is over four decades old and in poor condition, has been hindering the delivery of quality care.

Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Rotorua Airport carpark and terminal pick up/drop off area

We were commissioned by Rotorua Airport to improve the public carpark capacity and the terminal pick up and drop off area to cope with increasing demands.