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Ngā Niho Taniwha ki te Wairau is a three-day noho wānanga designed to reshape how we see, practice, and lead recreation in Aotearoa.

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12 May 2026 | 09:00 AM - 08:00 PM
Hamilton Gardens Pavilion
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13 - 15 May, 2026
Claudelands Park
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Recreation Aotearoa urges Government to fix…
Recreation Aotearoa says the Government’s draft laws to replace the Resource Management Act (…
12/09/2025
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23 New Zealand parks earn prestigious…
Twenty-three parks and green spaces across Aotearoa New Zealand have today achieved Green Flag…
11/21/2025
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2025 Recreation Awards winners
The 2025 Awards were held tonight in Ōtautahi Christchurch, bringing the sector together to…
11/20/2025
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Announcing the finalists: Recreation Awards 2025
We’re delighted to announce the finalists for the Recreation Awards 2025. These awards…
10/16/2025
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Being a Recreation Aotearoa member has enabled professional development opportunities – gaining ARPro, governance, and networking with like-minded professionals. I’ve represented members on panels, reviewed award nominations, and participated in the Tuākana Teina mentorship programme. These have enhanced my connections with other members / member organisations – something I may not have had if I wasn't a member.
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Invercargill City Council
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Rewarding leadership opportunity to lead and drive the regional growth of an iconic organisation which impacts the lives of young people in NZ
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At Splash Palace, we're passionate about helping our community feel confident in and around the water - and we know that starts with a great team.

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