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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...
PoolSafe Achieves Record Numbers
The unseasonable weather so far this summer has not stopped swimming pools around the country from putting safety first. New Zealand public pools are taking safety seriously as is evident in the record number of facilities that now have obtained the PoolSafe® safety endorsement. Read more here >>
Green Pavlova - Christchurch, 1-2 May 2012
‘Focussing Towards 2020'
We need your input! 2020 is only eight years away! This event will focus on those issues that will have impact on park management and operations over the next 8 years and beyond. What do you want to learn more about, what issues our parks will be facing, what innovations and practices will be utilizing, what will the political framework look like? Do you know of a presenter/topic that would be excellent for Green Pavlova 2012. Would you like to present yourself? What would you like to hear about? Please email jude@nzrecreation.org.nz with ideas and suggestions.
Thinking Recreation! 2012 - Queenstown Events Centre
Mark your calendars for 18-20 July for TR!2012 - The Seminar for Recreation Planners & Policy Makers. Held at the impressive multi-purpose sports and events complex with vistas to Coronet Peak, the Crown Range and the Remarkables will be the setting for sharing and learning about recreation plans and policies that make a difference in the lives of New Zealanders. If you have ideas that you would like to see as a part of TR! 2012 or would like to be considered a presenter contact Community Recreation and Sport Project Manager jennifer@nzrecreation.org.nz.
Get Ready to be Inspired - JAWS 2012
13-15 August 2012, Viaduct Events Centre, Auckland
Mark Inglis as been confirmed as the closing speaker. Mark is the only double amputee to have summited Mount Everest. He is a man of many talents: Mountaineer, Paralympic Gold Medalist, Motivator and Author, Winemaker and Wine Ambassador for The Hermitage Mt Cook, ONZM and Academic with an honours degree in biochemistry. An amazing guy who returned to climb Mt Cook - which was responsible for the frostbite which caused him to lose his legs below the knee, 20 years earlier. Don't miss this inspiring speaker! If you would like to be considered as a speaker or have an idea of what you'd like to see as part of the programme, please contact the Aquatics project manager alison@nzrecreation.org.nz and read on for more details.
Member Profiles
Have you seen the newest addition to the NZRAwebsite - Member Profiles. Each fortnight we feature a different member - a great way to get to know your fellow recreation colleagues. Login to the members' area of the website to view them. Not a member - why not consider joining?
NZ Parks Categories & Levels of Service
NZRA is excited to present the first New Zealand, industry developed and agreed, set of parks categories. It is recommended that these categories be used by territorial local authorities for the planning and management of parks. Become a subscription member and receive a hard and/or soft copy document. Subscriptions are a one off contribution of $500 plus gst towards the development of the resource. Please read more and order here.
NZRA National Conference
The National Conference was a great success with over 225 delegates attending and a well-received selection of presentations, workshops, forums and field trips. The 2011 Industry Awards were also presented. Visit the Awards page for details of the winners in the upcoming weeks.
Aquatics Active Training Workshops
Skills Active and New Zealand Recreation Association are excited to host a series of Aquatics Active Training workshops. The facilitator for both workshops is Helen McPhun, Managing Director, Learning and Development Specialist. The workshop is around how to train adults, how they learn and involves planning and delivering a training session. The first two workshops will be held in Rotorua and Auckland. More details can be found here.
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