Recreation Aotearoa - Latest News [Page 3]
Parental Supervision at the Pool is Vital to Saving Lives
Friday, 10 January 2020, 1:40 pm | Recreation Aotearoa
We are at the time of the year when parents and caregivers are starting to return to work, however our children are still enjoying the summer, typically at the local swimming pool. Following an increase of pool incidents over the summer Recreation ... More >>
Recreation Awards 2019
Friday, 29 November 2019, 9:12 am | Recreation Aotearoa
This year some of Aotearoa’s top recreational providers and advocates were recognised at an awards dinner, held during the 2019 Recreation Conference in Hamilton. More >>
Climate Emergency could be the best thing in our lifetime
Wednesday, 27 November 2019, 2:20 pm | Recreation Aotearoa
“What if I told you the climate emergency will not only be the biggest and most disruptive, but also potentially the best thing that will ever happen in your lifetime?” More >>
New Zealand’s best parks and outdoor spaces of 2019/20
Wednesday, 30 October 2019, 10:38 am | Recreation Aotearoa
Recreation Aotearoa are thrilled to announce that there are 29 Green Flag Award® winning parks and open spaces in New Zealand this year. More >>
Lifeguards are not babysitters
Friday, 18 October 2019, 10:03 am | Recreation Aotearoa
Silver Fern Ameliaranne Ekenasio is reminding caregivers to keep an eye on their little ones at pools in the latest Poolsafe campaign. More >>
NZ’s Top Lifeguards Awarded
Thursday, 5 September 2019, 9:08 am | Recreation Aotearoa
The 2019 Aquatics Awards were held last night at the Waves Conference in Queenstown, and lifeguards from across Aotearoa were awarded for the incredible work they do in their communities. The annual Aquatics Industry Awards are organised by Recreation ... More >>
Recreation Aotearoa applauds Minister for preserving Waitaha
Wednesday, 28 August 2019, 5:15 pm | Recreation Aotearoa
Recreation Aotearoa has extended its thanks and congratulations to the Minister for the Environment, David Parker, for declining the application to construct a hydro-electric power scheme on the Waitaha River. “The Waitaha river and Morgan Gorge is an area ... More >>
Diversity and inclusion in Outdoor Recreation
Wednesday, 10 July 2019, 8:18 am | Recreation Aotearoa
Recreation Aotearoa are funding projects that promote diversity and inclusion in outdoor recreation, and applications are open now. One project supported in the last round of funding helped people who were new to Aotearoa to find friends, engage in ... More >>
Recreation Aotearoa welcomes increased budget for Sport NZ
Thursday, 30 May 2019, 3:43 pm | Recreation Aotearoa
Recreation Aotearoa has applauded today’s budget announcement, saying the decision to allocate more on sport and recreation is welcome recognition for the role it plays in the wellbeing of New Zealanders. “In previous years we have been dismayed that ... More >>
Recreation Aotearoa applauds Budget initiative
Thursday, 30 May 2019, 3:23 pm | Recreation Aotearoa
Recreation Aotearoa has applauded today’s budget announcement, saying the decision to fund school physical activity advisors is money well spent and recognition for the role that physical activity it plays in the Wellbeing of New Zealanders. “Building ... More >>
Recreation Aotearoa applauds $10M increase spending
Thursday, 30 May 2019, 2:58 pm | Recreation Aotearoa
Recreation Aotearoa has welcomed the budget announcement today, saying the decision to spend more on the management of recreational opportunities by DoC will benefit individuals and communities around the country and is a good example of ‘Wellbeing ... More >>
