Advocacy
Recreation creates great New Zealanders. It improves people’s health, it connects our communities, and it strengthens our economy.
Our advocacy priorities – at a glance
Priority One: Greater recognition of the economic and social value of recreation.
Priority Two: Grow local and central government investment in recreation.
Priority Three: More development opportunities for recreation workers to support a sustainable industry that meets the needs and expectations of participants.
Read more about our advocacy priorities
Advocacy projects
Read about our latest advocacy projects and submissions.
Supporting your advocacy efforts
We're here to support you. We’ve put together a cheat sheet to guide you in your own advocacy efforts.
Advocating for Recreation Cheat Sheet
More information
If you’d like to discuss the issues we’re advocating on, email Sam Newton: sam@nzrecreation.org.nz or complete our online advocacy submission form.