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Welcome to the New Zealand Recreation Association (NZRA). Click on any of the sector pictures above for information on that sector. For Top Secret stuff log on to the members only section and for information about NZRA and the parks and recreation industry (including job vacancies) click on Organisation. Happy browsing...
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 SPARC Peer Review Service
NZRA is facilitating this service on behalf of SPARC. Have your recreation and sport facility feasability study or strategy peer reviewed. A great chance to gain an independent perspective from a panel of industry experts. For more information, go to Peer Review Service or contact Kirsten Malpas on 04 801 9365
Some peer reviews have already been completed, including a review of Christchurch City Council’s draft metropolitan sports facility plan. Kevin Collier, Sports Services Manager at Christchurch City Council rated the peer review experience as very worthwhile. “NZRA pulled together a very high calibre of panel members who offered a balanced mix of local and external perspective. We had input on who we wanted on the panel which was great. The opportunity to sit in on the review meeting was also good as it allowed for a 2-way discussion on what is a complex plan. The review team’s big picture view of our plan allowed us to step back a little and ‘see the wood through the trees’. It was very good value for money and I would certainly recommend it to other councils who might be planning big recreation projects.”
2009 Recreation Industry Health Check Survey Results
In May, the NZRA sent out a quick on-line survey to members to check how recreation was faring in the current economic climate.
Health Check Summary 2009
NZRA Accreditation Scheme
Get your qualifications and experience recognised by the NZRA accreditation board - a group of highly experienced and respected recreation professionals. Enrol now. Application Form and Assessment Criteria
To see a sample of the standard of previous accreditation reports, click below:
New Zealand's Natural Environment - A Review of Visitor Research by Kay Booth
 NZRA's benchmarking project for parks and leisure facilities - A business improvement initiative developed by the industry for the industry... Yardstick comprises several sub-projects including:
- Yardstick Parks - A benchmarking tool for the Parks Industry
- Yardstick ParkCheck - A benchmarked park user customer survey
- Yardstick Pools and Leisure Centre - A benchmarking tool for swimming pools and multi use leisure centres
- Yardstick LeisureCheck - A benchmarked pool and Leisure Centre user customer survey
Yardstick goes global: After successfully establishing Yardstick in Australia, NZRA has partnered with IFPRA to promote Yardtsick internationally.
Want to get your community more active? - A step-by-step guide to strategic planning for physical activity.
Mentoring - Would you like to be mentored? We have a very talented and experienced pool of people willing to act as mentors.
Careers in Recreation - Check out our Career Pathways and Qualifications booklets for info on Parks, Gardens, Community Recreation and Recreation Facilities. Kiwi Careers also provides some information.
JoJobs available right now
Student Internships - Are you a student interested in an internship, or an employer interested in having an intern. If so check out our webpage on the possibilities.
Resources
The following resources are available from NZRA. For details contact Jane.
- Recreation Facility Management Guidelines
- National Pool Lifeguard Award Manual
- Aquatic Facility Guidelines
Previous Conference Details (including presentations)
2008 National Conference Presentations
Green Pavlova 2008 Presentations
Thinking Recreation! 2008 Presentation
JAWS 2008 Presentations
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