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Three-point plan to Conquer COVID in as little as 30 days

Thursday, 15 October 2020, 6:51 am | Outdoors New Zealand

During this election campaign the Outdoors Party have become increasingly concerned about the level of censorship being exercised, particularly around the debate on COVID-19; and the flip flops from the World Health Organisation that now states that ... More >>

Government Fails To Manage Fisheries And Control Predatory Corporates

Friday, 4 September 2020, 5:04 pm | Outdoors New Zealand

The over exploitation of fish species and the lethargy by government to enforce stricter controls has angered the New Zealand Outdoors Party. Outdoors Party co-leader Alan Simmons made his comment after watching an interview by Breakfast TV One with ... More >>

Outdoor Sector Awards Honour Leadership and Innovation

Monday, 10 November 2014, 10:43 am | Outdoors New Zealand

At their recent annual Outdoor Sector Forum, Outdoors New Zealand honoured organisations and individuals who have achieved high respect and regard from their peers. More >>

The Outdoors Awards Finalists 2013

Wednesday, 13 November 2013, 5:29 pm | Outdoors New Zealand

Organisation Award Adventure Specialties Potiki Adventures Event Award Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge Oxfam Trailwalker The Kaweka Mountain Marathon 2013 More >>

Nominations for The Outdoors Awards Extended

Monday, 21 October 2013, 12:39 pm | Outdoors New Zealand

The Outdoors Awards, hosted by Outdoors New Zealand (ONZ), recognise the highest levels of individual and organisational achievement in outdoor recreation, outdoor education and adventure tourism in New Zealand. More >>

Outdoors New Zealand's e-newsletter - July 2013

Wednesday, 3 July 2013, 11:32 am | Outdoors New Zealand

Well, it's been a busy few weeks with storms over the whole country bringing us the bounty of new snow (and in Wellington, most of your neighbour's garden furniture). Here at ONZ we have been planning and preparing for the new year, which starts for ... More >>

Outdoors New Zealand Recognised As Audit Safety Provider

Thursday, 9 May 2013, 2:53 pm | Outdoors New Zealand

Outdoors New Zealand (ONZ) is pleased to be one of the safety audit providers approved by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) to carry out safety audits of adventure activity operators. More >>

Safety audit standard for adventure activities

Tuesday, 19 March 2013, 9:50 am | Outdoors New Zealand

Outdoors New Zealand (ONZ) believes the Safety Audit Standard for adventure activities is another step in the right direction. The standard was published on 14 March 2013 by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) and it has the potential ... More >>

Summit Evaluates Value of Outdoors to Society

Wednesday, 9 January 2013, 11:24 am | Outdoors New Zealand

Today, all around the world, the outdoors is being challenged with pressures from every angle including; education, environment, cultural and economic. Those who work in the outdoors are all too aware of these issues. New Zealand is the mecca for the ... More >>

Outdoors Awards Celebrates Outstanding Outdoors Community

Wednesday, 17 October 2012, 3:02 pm | Outdoors New Zealand

The Outdoors Awards 2012 Celebrates Outstanding Outdoors Community It is the outdoors event of the year, yet it is held indoors. For one night a year, the champions of New Zealand's great outdoors get to shine. If you are anybody in the outdoors, you ... More >>

The Outdoors Awards 2012

Thursday, 4 October 2012, 3:26 pm | Outdoors New Zealand

The Outdoors Awards 2012 is being held in Wellington at Mac’s Function Centre, 7pm, on 12 October 2012. The Outdoors Awards is hosted by Outdoors New Zealand, the peak organisation providing leadership and support to the outdoors community. More >>

The Outdoors Awards 2012 nomination deadline extended

Friday, 31 August 2012, 4:49 pm | Outdoors New Zealand

Nomination deadline extended to Monday 3 September Nominate outstanding individuals and organisations in your outdoors community today! To go to nomination form, click the button below. NOMINATE NOW Read on for more information. What The Outdoors Awards ... More >>

Adventure Activities Regulations Update

Friday, 24 August 2012, 5:12 pm | Outdoors New Zealand

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment has provided a document for operators in response to requests from the adventure activities and outdoor education sector for clarification of the safety audit requirements under the new Regulations. More >>

Outdoors Community Shocked By Tragedy

Thursday, 9 August 2012, 9:31 am | Outdoors New Zealand

Outdoors NZ (ONZ) is shocked and saddened by the tragedy that occurred on Paritutu Rock today. More >>

New website leads the world in adventure tourism safety

Friday, 11 May 2012, 3:23 pm | Outdoors New Zealand

Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, John Key launched today the “one-stop-shop” website http://www.SupportAdventure.co.nz on behalf of the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA) and Outdoors New Zealand. These two non-government organisations ... More >>

Outdoor Excellence Awards 2011 Honours Graeme Dingle

Wednesday, 2 November 2011, 11:05 am | Outdoors New Zealand

Graeme Dingle, ONZM, MBE, was announced the Supreme Winner of the 2011 Outdoor Excellence Awards held on Friday 28th October, Quality & Comfort Hotel in Wellington. The supreme award recognises dedication, commitment and significant contribution to outdoor recreation ... More >>

Adventure Activity Regulations, step in the right direction

Thursday, 13 October 2011, 3:59 pm | Outdoors New Zealand

Outdoors New Zealand believes the adventure activity regulations announced today by the Minister of Labour have the potential to provide significant benefits for the adventure tourism and outdoor commercial sector. Outdoors New Zealand welcomes ... More >>

Outdoors NZ: Positive step forwards in adventure tourism

Thursday, 16 December 2010, 10:13 am | Outdoors New Zealand

The Minister of Labour, Hon. Kate Wilkinson, announced today that all New Zealand commercial adventure tourism operators will face new safety obligations from October 2011. More >>

Significant SPARC funding boost for Outdoors NZ

Wednesday, 1 September 2010, 2:42 pm | Outdoors New Zealand

Press Release: Outdoors New Zealand Wednesday 1 September 2010   Significant SPARC funding boost for Outdoors New Zealand More >>

Outdoors NZ Behind Adventure Tourism Review

Tuesday, 24 August 2010, 3:57 pm | Outdoors New Zealand

The recommendations put forward by John Key and the Minister of Labour, Kate Wilkinson will provide a platform for safer outdoors experiences” says Outdoors New Zealand (ONZ) Chief Executive Paul Chaplow. More >>

 

 
 
 
 
 

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