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Kia ora
Welcome to Recreation Aotearoa
Upcoming Events
12 May 2026 | 09:00 AM - 08:00 PM
Hamilton Gardens Pavilion
The Young Amenity Horticulturist competition celebrates the next generation of talent in public and community green spaces.
13 - 15 May, 2026
Claudelands Park
New Zealand’s biggest parks, play and open spaces industry conference comes to Kirikiriroa Hamilton in May.
11 Jun 2026 | 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Ākau Tangi Sports Centre
Join outdoor leaders from across Aotearoa to connect, learn, and celebrate success at the National Outdoors Hui and 2026 Outdoors Awards.
- 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
Partnership
Recreation Aotearoa is pleased to announce the renewal of its strategic partnership with Xyst…
Partnership
Recreation Aotearoa is pleased to announce the renewal of its strategic partnership with…
Community
Recreation Aotearoa has refreshed the Tuakana–Teina Mentorship Programme to better support…
Partnership
Recreation Aotearoa is pleased to announce the renewal of its strategic partnership with…
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Cassandra Horton
Senior Open Spaces Planner,
Invercargill City Council
Invercargill City Council
Latest Jobs
Aquatics | Waikato
ABOUT THE ROLE – NGĀ ĀHUATANGA O TE TŪRANGA
You will provide support in training programs and plant operations district wide. Supervision and leadership are…
You will provide support in training programs and plant operations district wide. Supervision and leadership are…
Outdoors | Marlborough / Te Tauihu-o-te-waka
This is a rare opportunity to shape the educational heart of Outward Bound New Zealand. As Education Manager, you will lead the design, development, and continuous…
Aquatics | Waikato
The AC Baths Swim School are looking for superstar swim instructors to join their busy team and help deliver an outstanding swim school experience.
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Parks, Play & Open Spaces | Manawatū-Whanganui
Shape the future of Palmy’s parks. Lead planning, asset strategy, and reserve management to deliver vibrant spaces for our community.