Expertise

We have technical capabilities across diverse range of specialist environmental, ecological and social disciplines.

ARGO provides a broad range of environmental, ecological, social science, engineering, project and construction management, and information and data management services for all phases of project development – from pre-project planning, through to implementation and evaluation.

Key areas of expertise are below.

Stakeholder Engagement & Capacity Building

ARGO is experienced at undertaking inclusive and meaningful stakeholder engagement and consultation consistent with the cultural and social norms and values of the local communities.  We have a large network of consultants who can consult in a range of languages including English, New Zealand Maori, Fijian, Tongan, Samoan, Gilbertese/ Ikiribati, Tuvaluan, Niuean, Marshallese, Kosraean, Pohnpeian, Chuukese, Yapese, Palauan and Chamorro.

ARGO engages with project stakeholders throughout New Zealand and internationally, including Government and regulatory agencies, institutional stakeholders, and a diverse cross-section of community stakeholders.

ARGO also provides a range of environmental management training, skills development and capacity building services to clients to strengthen in-house technical capabilities and to increase the likelihood of projects being implemented in a sustainable and robust manner.

Key services ARGO provides include:

  • Identifying stakeholders and developing communication strategies, frameworks and plans.
  • Undertaking stakeholder engagement and consultation.
  • Consulting with communities, including Tangata Whenua partners and other key stakeholders.
  • Developing Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) Plans.
  • Facilitating and mediating meetings and workshops.
  • Providing environmental management and monitoring training.
  • Institutional gap analysis and capacity building.