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Rick Curtin from Te Whānau O Waipareira and Sarah Clarke from Auckland Council share some insight on a recent pilot collaboration, working with rangatahi on their swimming and water skills and exposing them to the potential in Aquatics. The Wai Pitomata programme run by Rick Curtin from Te Whānau O Waipareira saw an opportunity to partner with West Wave Pool & Leisure Centre to increase ...

The Recreation Awards recognise excellence, innovation, and effectiveness of outstanding activity within the recreation sector as well as the achievement and service of individuals whose commitment and contribution promotes the ongoing development and enhancement of the industry.

Recreation Aotearoa member, Diana Saxton, has been working in Solomon Islands on a six-month, Volunteer Services Abroad assignment with the National Sports Council (NSC). Diana is there in the capacity of Community Recreation Advisor to the staff, Board, and community organisations.

On Wednesday 19 October our team of Poolsafe Assessors came together Recreation Aotearoa's Wellington office for their annual Assessor Forum. This was the first one that we have held face to face since 2019. It was great for everyone to get together and to welcome our 4 new assessors to the team. Matthew Rowland-Gardner (Polynesian spa), Leah Burgess (CLM Rotorua) Rachel Pike (CLM Nelson) and ...