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Recreation Aotearoa Urges Government To Fix Major Gaps In RMA Replacement Laws
Tuesday, 9 December 2025, 5:06 pm | Recreation Aotearoa
Recreation Aotearoa Chief Executive Sarah Murray said the legislation’s strong focus on private property rights comes at the cost of community health and wellbeing. More >>
2025 Recreation Awards Celebrates Innovation And Leadership
Friday, 21 November 2025, 12:52 pm | Recreation Aotearoa
11 winners and merit award recipients were recognised across seven Outstanding award categories, while four Individual award winners were announced. More >>
23 New Zealand Parks Earn Prestigious International Award Status
Friday, 21 November 2025, 9:26 am | Recreation Aotearoa
The Green Flag Award® is a global benchmark for quality, setting the standard for well-managed, safe, and community-centred green spaces. These New Zealand parks will be part of a network of more than 2,300 parks across 17 countries. More >>
Excellence In Lifeguarding Honoured At 2025 Aquatic Awards
Friday, 22 August 2025, 7:59 am | Recreation Aotearoa
Alongside Kate McMullan's individual achievement 'Lifeguard of the Year 2025', the winners of the OPSEC National Pool Lifeguard Competition were also celebrated. More >>
New Guidelines Aim To Improve Safety And Consistency On New Zealand’s Mountain Bike Trails
Wednesday, 6 August 2025, 3:17 pm | Recreation Aotearoa
The updated guidelines aim to improve safety, consistency, sustainability, and accessibility across New Zealand’s growing mountain bike trail network. More >>
Tauranga Shines Again At The 2025 Parks Awards
Thursday, 22 May 2025, 8:48 am | Recreation Aotearoa
Tauranga’s Waterfront Playground was awarded Playspace of the Year (Over $500,000). Judges described this project as a standout example of innovative urban renewal, grounded in culture, equity, and environmental care. More >>
New Zealand’s Places, Spaces, And People Honoured At 2025 Parks Awards
Thursday, 22 May 2025, 8:43 am | Recreation Aotearoa
Kieran Smith, Parks, Play and Open Spaces Programme Manager at Recreation Aotearoa, said the awards reflect the growing importance of open spaces in supporting thriving communities. More >>
New Design Guidelines Set To Improve Outdoor Accessibility For All In Aotearoa
Friday, 28 March 2025, 9:19 am | Recreation Aotearoa
The Outdoor Accessibility Design Guidelines provide clear, practical advice for everyone involved in creating, maintaining, or advocating for accessible outdoor spaces. They focus on improving access to places like beaches, lakes, parks, and trails, helping ... More >>
Lifeguard Teams Compete For National Glory At OPSEC National Pool Lifeguard Competition
Sunday, 15 September 2024, 12:34 am | Recreation Aotearoa
The OPSEC National Pool Lifeguard Competition brings together lifeguard teams from across Aotearoa, offering them a chance to test their skills, knowledge, and teamwork in a bid to be crowned New Zealand National Pool Lifeguard Champions 2024. More >>
Nelson Lifeguard Named Lifeguard Of The Year
Sunday, 15 September 2024, 12:34 am | Recreation Aotearoa
Nayland Park Pool’s Scott White has been named Lifeguard of the Year at the Aquatics Awards 2024 tonight in Lower Hutt. More >>
Hanmer Springs Honoured For Innovative Approach To Staff Wellbeing
Sunday, 15 September 2024, 12:34 am | Recreation Aotearoa
Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools and Spa’s Staff Wellness Programme has won the Aquatic Innovation – Operation Award at the Recreation Aotearoa Aquatic Awards, held tonight in Lower Hutt. More >>
Active Supervision Saves Lives In Pools
Wednesday, 24 July 2024, 3:31 pm | Recreation Aotearoa
Data shared by Water Safety New Zealand in their annual Drowning Report revealed an 11% increase in drowning deaths in 2023 against the ten-year average. Out of 90 drowning deaths in New Zealand, 11 occurred in pools. More >>
Decrease In Community Sport And Recreation Investment A Step In The Wrong Direction
Thursday, 30 May 2024, 4:44 pm | Recreation Aotearoa
The Government has announced one-third of the Community-level component of the Sport NZ budget has been cut. Rates of participation in physical activity are already in decline across New Zealand. More >>
2023 New Zealand Recreation Awards Winners Announced
Friday, 3 November 2023, 11:25 am | Recreation Aotearoa
On Thursday 2 November, Recreation Aotearoa Te Whai Oranga celebrated some of the best and brightest in the New Zealand recreation industry with the 2023 Recreation Awards. Over 200 people attended the ceremony, held at Pipitea Marae in Te Whanganui-a-Tara, ... More >>
The Winners Of The 2023 National Aquatics Awards
Friday, 8 September 2023, 6:43 am | Recreation Aotearoa
Some of New Zealand’s top aquatic professionals have had their contributions and innovations recognised at the 2023 National Aquatics Awards. Presented by Recreation Aotearoa and sponsored by Select Chemicals Ltd, the Aquatics Awards highlight the ... More >>
Outdoor Recreation Providers And Advocates Recognised With National Awards
Tuesday, 28 February 2023, 7:03 pm | Recreation Aotearoa
Recreation Aotearoa have announced the winners of the 2022 New Zealand Outdoor Awards, recognising excellence and outstanding contribution to the outdoor recreation industry. Hawaiki Kura has been recognised for their work with tāngata Māori in outdoor recreation ... More >>
Quality New Zealand Parks And Open Spaces Internationally Recognised
Tuesday, 14 February 2023, 3:30 pm | Recreation Aotearoa
Twenty New Zealand Parks have achieved award-winning status with the Green Flag Award® scheme. The Green Flag Award® recognises and rewards parks and green spaces providing high-quality and innovative recreational experiences for our communities. ... More >>
2022 New Zealand Recreation Award Winners
Monday, 28 November 2022, 12:05 pm | Recreation Aotearoa
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. The ceremony, held at Rutherford Hotel, marked the first time since 2019 ... More >>
Get Outdoors Week 2022 Focuses On Accessibility
Wednesday, 9 November 2022, 10:01 am | Recreation Aotearoa
Get Outdoors Week (GO Week) returns for another year from 12 – 20 November Led by Recreation Aotearoa, GO Week is a national campaign that encourages Kiwis to get out and explore the great outdoors. The week is an opportunity for Kiwis to try something ... More >>
The Winners Of The 2022 National Aquatics Awards
Friday, 26 August 2022, 12:17 pm | Recreation Aotearoa
<img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2208/d1a558898b5625b7f808.jpeg" width="720" height="405"> Some of New Zealand’s top aquatic professionals have had their contributions and innovations recognised at ... More >>
