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Recreation Aotearoa and Parks and Leisure Australia proudly announce the renewal of their longstanding partnership through the signing of a new two-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). This renewed commitment reflects the shared vision and dedication of both organisations to partner on initiatives that benefit their members and strengthen the parks and recreation sectors in both countries.

As a recipient of He Puna Korikori, Ngā Taiohi o Te Rangitaupi was able to deliver E hoki ki ō Maunga, taking tamariki and whānau on monthly treks to Tūpuna maunga. Wānanga and whanaungatanga were held at the bottom of the maunga, before participants climbed the maunga.

He Puna Korikori, our esteemed outdoor activity fund, received a large response from our vibrant community. We are thrilled to share that a total of 39 applications were submitted, representing a diverse range of organizations, trusts, schools, and kura kaupapa. This remarkable response underscores the collective commitment to empower rangatahi and provide them with enriching recreational ...

Last night Recreation Aotearoa celebrated the New Zealand parks, play, and open spaces industry at the annual NZ Parks Awards in Te Whanganui-a-Tara. Four awards were presented at the Parks Awards ceremony, including Active Park of the Year, Healthy Park of the Year, Playground of the Year, and Parks Person of the Year.

We are thrilled to share that Katie Owen, our Disability and Inclusion Programme Manager, has been selected to take part in the Global Sports Mentoring Programme ‘Sport for Community’ run by the U.S Department of State. The programme is focused on advancing disability rights and is a five-week immersive mentorship experience in the U.S.

We love our lifeguards and want to celebrate all that is great about them so we’re running a social media campaign titled, ‘Not “Just” a Lifeguard.’ This campaign aims to highlight the different roles Lifeguards undertake, the skills they develop, and the qualifications they can learn in the role.

The Outdoor Awards are how we celebrate individuals and organisations that have been successful in significantly improving outdoor recreation outcomes for participants and clients. We’d like to offer a big congratulations to our 2022 Outdoor Award winners!

The Green Flag Award® recognises and rewards parks and green spaces providing high-quality and innovative recreational experiences for our communities. The award sets a benchmark standard for recreational outdoor spaces worldwide. Parks are awarded based on a criterion marked by experienced Green Flag Award® judges throughout the country.

We are thrilled to announce the appointment of Recreation Aotearoa’s new Chief Executive, Sarah Murray!

On Thursday 24 November in Whakatū/Nelson, Recreation Aotearoa celebrated some of the best and brightest in the New Zealand recreation industry with the 2022 Recreation Awards.