New Zealand Recreation Association
Our Vision: Recreation is vital to the wellbeing of all New Zealanders
Our Mission: To lead a strong, vibrant and cohesive recreation sector
Supporting community enjoyment of parks, pools, facilities and community environments
The New Zealand Recreation Association (NZRA) is a progressive non-profit organisation and incorporated society committed to meeting the needs of people and organisations in all aspects of recreation, leisure, parks, open space management, aquatic, conservation and sport delivery.
The NZRA was formed in 1992 by the amalgamation of the NZ Institute of Park and Recreation Administration (NZIPRA), the Recreation Association of New Zealand (RANZ), and the NZ Association of Swimming Pool Managers (NZASPM). The purpose of the amalgamation was the development of an organisation with a broader focus and stronger base from which to advocate and promote recreation in New Zealand. NZRA has established strong regional structures fostering professional growth and development through training programmes and networking.
Our Aims:
Advancing Education in Recreation and Leisure
Providing Community Benefits
Strategic Plans
Click here for the NZRA Strategic Plan (2009-2012 )
NZRA Values:
Commitment to the benefits of recreation, Industry leadership, meaningful engagement, integrity and respect
How is NZRA organised?:
A Board of up to eight members is involved with policy and governance. The NZRA Board comprises six regional representatives elected by their respective regions and one President elected at large. The Board has the ability to appoint up to two Independant Board Members depending on what knowledge and skill gaps exist. The Board meets at least four times each year and makes policy/governance decisions. A seperate Audit Committee oversees the audit requirements (see Terms of Reference).
The National Office, based in Wellington, employs a Chief Executive who manages strategic direction, professional development and advocacy of NZRA, along with other staff involved with administration, project management, communications and marketing.
Code of Ethics
The NZRA has a Code of Ethics that all members are required to comply with.
Who NZRA Represents:
NZRA had 950 individual members. These individual members are generally people who are involved with organisations such as recreation policy makers (both elected and employed officials), territorial local authorities (city, regional, and district councils), voluntary organisations, regional sports trusts, the Department of Conservation, commercial leisure providers, recreation planners, facility managers (wet and dry), programme and event managers, community arts leaders and others involved in the delivery of recreation in New Zealand
NZRA Waiata:
(sung to tune of “ Put Your Sweet Lips a Little Closer ”)
Kia tutuki me awhina tatou e
I a tatou me maioha ki tou ao
ki tou rangatiratanga kia noho tahi
kia para ai he huarahi mo nga uri katoa”
kia para ai he huarahi mo nga uri katoa”
Pronunciation Key
Kia = key
Maioha = My – or – har
tou = tow
ao = ow
huarahi = who – are – ra – he
Translation
To succeed we must be supportive in every way
to appreciate individual values
individual cultures as a base of harmony
to clear a pathway for future generations”