Linking Up

The New Zealand Recreation Association (NZRA) is a progressive, non-profit member organisation committed to meeting the needs of people and organisations in all aspects of recreation. Read more about us...  

Mentoring

Did you know NZRA has a mentoring programme?  Members either having knowledge to share or those wanting a bit more support in their profession consider mentoring to further their professional development and assist others thereby making our sector stronger.  Do you feel isolated in the work you do? If you had others to share or bounce your ideas off with that you would feel invigorated and perhaps more confident in your role? Complete a mentor or mentee form today!      

NZRA 2012 National Conference

Embracing Diversity - growing stronger together

21-23 November 2012, Auckland University
The 2012 organising committee for the NZRA National Conference have announced dates and location for this year’s event. It will be held at Auckland University’s Owen Glenn Building from 21-23 November 2012 with the annual Awards Dinner at the Viaduct Events Centre on the evening of 22 November 2012. This year’s theme is Embracing DIVERSITY, growing stronger together. Mark your calendars and watch this space for more

details coming soon.

Thinking Recreation! 2012

Do Recreation and Sport Pass the Public Good Test?

The recent changes to the Local Government Act as put forward by Nick Smith have sparked reaction from many sectors. NZRA has spoken out on behalf of the recreation and sport sector. Read the media release >>  

Get Out and Get Active With Your Kids

NZRA supports the findings of the Milo State of Play report released 12 March 2012 which showed that a high percentage of NZ children are not playing every day. The research found that children aged between 8 - 12 years face significant barriers when it comes to unstructured play, and therefore risk weight and brain development issues by not playing daily. Read the media release >>

Find us on Facebook

NZRA now have a Facebook page - the place to be to keep up to date on and participate in what's going on in recreation in NZ. Make it interactive - ask questions, get feedback from your peers, share knowledge, news and issues. Be one of the first 300 people to Like us by 21 March 2012 and go into a draw to win free registration at the NZRA conference of your choice. Don't delay, Like us today at http://www.facebook.com/nzrecreationassociation

Get Ready to be Inspired - JAWS 2012

13-15 August 2012 at the new Viaduct Events Centre in Auckland

Another top keynote has been confirmed for JAWS 2012! Associate Professor David Gerrard OBE CNZM MBChB(Otago) FACSP FSMNZ. Professor Gerrard is arriving back from the London Olympics in the morning of JAWS and will give us an update! David will also give a brief update on the Drowning Prevention Council of which he is the independent chair. Other confirmed keynotes are: Danie Vermeulen - CEO of the Kaizen Institute NZ, Paul Brown - Face 2 Face, Fraser Carson - FRESCO advertising plus closing speaker, Mark Inglis. These keynotes, plus another 16 confirmed speakers promise to be another great JAWS programme. The registration brochure will be available from mid-May. Visit the NZRA website for more details about JAWS 2012.   http://www.nzrecreation.org.nz/Education---Training/Just-Add-Water-Seminar.asp