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Kia ora
Welcome to Recreation Aotearoa
Upcoming Events
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.
25 May 2027 | 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Christchurch Botanic Gardens Visitor Centre
- What We Do
We're Recreation Aotearoa. We are the voice of Recreation in Aotearoa.
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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
Aquatics
We’re excited to reveal the finalists for this year’s Aquatics Awards — a celebration of…
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…
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Cassandra Horton
Senior Open Spaces Planner,
Invercargill City Council
Invercargill City Council
Latest Jobs
Leadership, Parks, Play & Open Spaces | Waipā
We're looking for an experienced and people-focused Reserves Planning Team Leader to join our Community Services team and build on the strong foundations…