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Kia ora
Welcome to Recreation Aotearoa
Upcoming Events
21 Jul 2026 | 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Woodlands Estate - Homestead, Gardens, Venue
The Recreation Aotearoa Central Region is offering this free event in the Waikato Region. Hear from local industry speakers, connect and visit projects from across the region. Lunch included.
26 - 28 Aug, 2026
Cordis, Auckland
Each year, New Zealand’s aquatics industry comes together for Waves, our premier aquatics conference. Learn, connect, and celebrate success with professionals from across the sector.
18 - 19 Nov, 2026
Trinity Wharf Tauranga
The Recreation Leaders’ Summit brings together current and emerging leaders from across New Zealand’s recreation industry to connect, share ideas, and shape the future of the sector.
- What We Do
We're Recreation Aotearoa. We are the voice of Recreation in Aotearoa.
- Membership benefits
Join as a Subscriber, Individual or Organisation member
- Careers
See the latest roles and opportunities in the recreation sector
- Sectors
We represent the people in Aquatics, Community, Outdoors and Parks, Play and Open Spaces
- What We DoWe're Recreation Aotearoa. We are the voice of Recreation in Aotearoa.
- Membership benefitsJoin as a Subscriber, Individual or Organisation member
- CareersSee the latest roles and opportunities in the recreation sector
- SectorsWe represent the people in Aquatics, Community, Outdoors and Parks, Play and Open Spaces
Latest News
Awards
We are proud to announce the finalists for the 2026 Outdoors Awards, celebrating the people,…
Awards
Recreation professionals from across New Zealand gathered in Kirikiriroa Hamilton for the 2026…
Events
We proudly awarded Meg Spittal the 2026 Young Amenity Horticulturist title, highlighting…
Advocacy
Recreation Aotearoa welcomes changes which could see barriers to young people participating in…
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Cassandra Horton
Senior Open Spaces Planner,
Invercargill City Council
Invercargill City Council
Latest Jobs
Leadership, Parks, Play & Open Spaces | Hawkes Bay / Te Matau-a-Māui
Napier’s parks, reserves and open spaces play an important role in shaping how our community lives, connects and experiences the city. From neighbourhood reserves…
Aquatics, Community Recreation, Leadership | Wellington / Te Whanganui-a-Tara
Along with providing leadership, you will be expected to maintain poolside duties while creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere for our visitors.
Leadership | Otago / Ōtākou
To lead sports and leisure services, facilities and partnerships that deliver community wellbeing outcomes through strategic leadership, operational excellence and…
Administration | Canterbury / Waitaha
We are looking for a skilled communicator to play a key role in preparing our current website content for migration to a new platform.