How do we build connections between communities and our landscapes, together?
Feature Projects
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'Streets for People' Design Jam, Christchurch (2023)
Prepared methodology and led co-design workshops with Aranui tamariki. Enabled local streetscape design to deliver safer and more people-friendly streets that meet children’s needs, as well as their wider community.
CLIENT: CHRISTCHURCH CITY COUNCIL
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Place Cadets - Te Kōmanawa Rowley School, Christchurch (2023)
Designed and led a child-centred co-design and build project with Year 6 tamariki. Built three structures with children in their school playground, as part of the school’s technology curriculum.
CLIENT: TE KŌMANAWA ROWLEY SCHOOL
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Te Repo o Orariki, Taumutu, Waitaha Canterbury (2014)
Landscape concept to re-establish wetland and complement the original pa site at Taumutu - a network of winding creeks with boardwalks, mahinga kai species and habitat for tuna, inanga and other locally important fish species. Project completed while with Opus Consultants.
CLIENT: ECAN / NGĀI TAHU
Projects
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Place Cadets at Te Huarahi School, Christchurch (2023)
Designed and led a children’s co-design and build project with Year 2 tamariki. Co-designed and built two play structures with the children in their school playground, aligned with the school’s cultural narrative, social studies and art curriculums.
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Eastern Hills Reservoir - LVA and Expert Evidence, Lower Hutt (2022 - 2024)
Prepared a landscape and visual assessment (LVA) and Expert Evidence for Wellington Water towards a proposed water reservoir in Lower Hutt.
Project completed with WSP.
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Christchurch Botanic Gardens Entrance (2023)
Welcoming entrance to the Christchurch Botanic Gardens, connecting the Peacock Fountain in the Gardens to the Arts Centre entrance.
Project completed while with WSP.
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Akaroa Catholic Cemetery Extension (2023 - 2024)
Sensitive cemetery design for an extension to an historic and regionally significant cemetery, where many early pioneers who were instrumental in the establishment of Banks Peninsula are buried.
Project completed while with WSP.
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Greening the East Development Plan, Christchurch (2021)
Prepared a document with specific actions to guide, develop and enhance green spaces within the Inner City East suburbs of Christchurch.
Actions were approved for submission in the Christchurch City Council’s Long Term Plan.
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Place Cadets: Exploring Design Thinking (2020)
A two-week child-centred co-design and build project with the Phillipstown Community.
NZILA Category Winner 2022 - He Iti Pounamu (Small but Significant Value)
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Linwood Village Streetscape Enhancement, Christchurch (2020)
Developed a community-led co-design process to enable the Inner City East community to meaningfully participate in the enhancement of the Linwood Village streetscape.
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Re-imagining Doris Lusk Reserve, Christchurch (2019)
Facilitated a working party and co-design project with the Inner City East community for the co-design a children’s interactive play sculpture at Doris Lusk Reserve.
About
I’m Wendy Hoddinott, a registered landscape architect creating meaningful connections between people and places.
With a focus on heritage and co-design, I collaborate with councils, schools and communities to shape spaces that inspire belonging and respect for the environment.
Client feedback
“Wendy was a pleasure to work with throughout the entire project. We had a wide variety of stakeholders and her ability to listen to and understand all the different perspectives was commendable - it shows in what Wendy delivered. Those involved were impressed with the outcome and Wendy enhanced the project by achieving multiple objectives.”
Selena Robertson, Christchurch City Council Project Manager
“So great to see children involved … a great community building exercise and nice to give them a sense of ownership of the outcome. Love the design!”
Urbankind Studio
“Everybody thought this project was spectacular … You were approachable in your manner with the kids and open to following where they led. I think that’s really what hooked our kids in.”
Graeme Norman, Te Kōmanawa Rowley School Principal
"Wendy listens carefully, capturing people’s thoughts and ideas through creative, meaningful participation, reaching people who are not easily engaged by traditional methods of consultation.”
Jenny Smith, Te Whare Roimata Trust - Community Organisation