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'What's News' is the section within the NZRA site that shows news of interest to the wide cross-section of participants in a specific industry. To read the whole article, click the article title on the "full article" link to the far right.


Recreation Matters
This newsletter has been produced for elected officials and senior TA managers to provide thought provoking and stimulating articles on topical issues. Click here for Issue 1

Publications and Articles of Interest
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Outdoor Recreation Research Agenda Online Forum Live 25/08/2010
SPARC has established an online forum to provide information and seek input on the development of an Outdoor Recreation Research Agenda.
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Sports Field Forum 3/08/2010
July Newsletter
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Rotorua Aquatic Centre first in country to take gold environment award 8/07/2010
Rotorua Aquatic Centre has become the first swimming facility in New Zealand to achieve Qualmark’s prestigious Enviro-Gold Award, which recognises the country’s highest standards in environmental practice.
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Guardaparque 2/07/2010
A publication of the International Ranger Federation with news on rangers and the parks they protect worldwide.
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Australian and New Zealand Association for Leisure Studies 1/07/2010
ANZALS, founded in 1991, is the major disciplinary association in this region for promoting the further development of research, teaching and scholarship in the study of leisure.
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The Thin Green Line 30/06/2010
April – June Issue
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Bay of Plenty Organisations Play Host for Recreation Training 18/06/2010
Geoff Canham followed up an advertisement in Active Thinking for an intern seeking a placement - see what it led to!
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Two Books by Rex Hendry 31/05/2010
Both books have a high correlation to the recreation industry.
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New Outdoor Recreation Investment Approach 1/04/2010
On 31 March 2010 SPARC announced that a new approach to investment in outdoor recreation will come into effect from 1 July 2010.
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How Can We Keep our Children Safe in Sport? 30/03/2010
Every week hundreds of thousands of New Zealand parents send their children off to numerous sporting endeavours assuming that their children are safe.
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Opportunity to Redevelop and Operate Pt Erin Pool 5/02/2010
Auckland City Council is calling for interested parties keen to be involved in the redevelopment of Pt Erin Pool to come forward.
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SGM Dec 2009 19/11/2009
The NZRA Board has resolved that a Special General Meeting be held for the purpose of adopting changes to the Constitution (as attached to this email) in Wellington on Thursday 10 December 2009 at the Kilbirnie Bowling club commencing at 3:45pm.
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Work and Income Partners with NZHITO 18/11/2009
Do You Employ Amenity or Other Horticultural Staff? Work and Income NZ and NZHITO announce an industry partnership that will be of interest to you.
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New Zealand Sport and Sector Awards 2010 23/10/2009
Entries now open
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Breakaway School Holiday Activity Programmes 8/10/2009
The Ministry for Social Development - Request for Proposals to deliver the Breakaway Holiday Activity Programmes, particularly physical activity focussed Holiday Programmes.
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Touch Compass Dance Trust 24/09/2009
Touch Compass Dance Trust, which aims to develop aspiring dancers who have disabilities, for integrated performance events, is today celebrating its successful bid for funding through Creative New Zealand.
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Kiwisport initiative good for children 14/08/2009
Hon John Key, Prime Minister, 11 August 2009
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Recreation in a Recession - The Big Picture 5/02/2009
With the country bracing itself for its biggest recession in decades, what lies ahead for the sport and recreation sector - and who cares?
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Sir Edmund Hillary Outdoor Recreation Council 19/12/2008
Position description for membership of the Sir Edmund Hillary Outdoor Recreation Council.
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Gemini Cycle-Friendly Awards Winners Announced 10/11/2008
Congratulations to the councils who won awards at the Gemini Cycle-Friendly Awards 2008
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Flood Risk Review - report now available 22/09/2008
The Ministry for the Environment led a two-year review of how New Zealand manages its flood risk and river control. This was completed in June 2007.
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Free swimming to be 2012 legacy 9/07/2008
England's swimming pools could be free to use by the time of the London 2012 Olympics, says the government.
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Early Childhood Facility Discussion Document 21/05/2008
Following concerns raised by NZRA and Fitness NZ at a meeting late last year, the Ministry of Education has developed new categories for child care facilities.
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WINTER Yardstick ParkCheck User Intercept Survey 15/04/2008
The established ParkCheck user intercept survey project is to be complimented from the winter of 2008 by the WINTER survey.
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Milestone - Jim Warwick - 20 Years Service to the Wellington City Council 9/04/2008
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Clarification Statement on Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation for Drowning 8/04/2008
Issued by the International Life Saving Federation on 3 April 2008
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Americans learn bikes cut costs and improve fitness 18/03/2008
At a time of soaring petrol prices, expanding waistlines, and growing worry over climate change, more Americans are getting on their bikes.
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Flood Hazard Risk Management 9/01/2008
The draft standard for Flood Hazard risk management has been released for public comment.
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Public Comment on NZS 4441 5/12/2007
Revision of NZS 4441:1985 Code of practice for Swimming Pools
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New Team for Council 3/12/2007
The council will soon have its own ‘parks team’ working with communities in the Queenstown Lakes District.
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Government funding for feasibility studies and installations of solar water heating 16/11/2007
Energy Efficiency Conservation Authority
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River-based Recreation Survey 23/10/2007
Data collection for a national survey of river-based recreation in NZ
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New $16m fund for significant community projects 23/10/2007
A major new fund will assist community projects of regional and national significance through to completion.
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Child Care Issues 18/10/2007
Recent publicity around child care facilities in recreation and fitness centres has prompted NZRA and Fitness New Zealand to write to the Ministry of Education about the issues.
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Parliamentary report into obesity and type two diabetes 17/09/2007
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Sfrito update 17/09/2007
Recently Sfrito has had a reorganisation resulting in a few changes to the job titles.
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Christchurch Rangers celebrated the world's first ever 'World Ranger Day' 6/08/2007
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The New Zealand Conservation Authority, What is it and what does it do? 17/07/2007
A personal note from Kay Booth, a member of the New Zealand Conservation Authority. NZRA supported Kay’s nomination to the Authority
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Rt. Hon Helen Clark: Opening of Burwood Landfill Gas Utilisation Project 27/06/2007
QEII Park, Christchurch
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Amenity Horticulture Advisory Group Meets 31/05/2007
The meeting was held on 3 May 2007 in Christchurch
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Rescue Tubes 27/04/2007
Aquasafe NZ Ltd
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Community Recreation Resurgence 12/03/2007
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Quality Swim Schools 8/02/2007
New industry standards launched for learn to swim
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Swim For Life Update from WSNZ 31/01/2007
The new year is now well underway and while the Summer of 2007 hasn’t lived up to many peoples expectations weather wise the team at Water Safety New Zealand (WSNZ) are excited about a number of new initiatives and partnerships associated with Swim For Life
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Sustainable Parks 26/01/2007
Geoff Canham is undertaking anecdotal/informal survey research on the issue of "Sustainable Parks".
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SPARC Cycle Friendly Award Winners Announced 27/11/2006
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Drowning Prevention Strategy 1/11/2006
Draft Plan and Newsletter Issue 8
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Mission On 12/10/2006
Promoting healthier lifestyles among young Kiwis
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NZRA Accreditation Scheme 18/09/2006
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The Getting there Strategic Implementation Plan 18/09/2006
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Scoping Working Group – NZS 4441:1985 Swimming Pools Code of Practice 19/06/2006
A group met at Standards NZ on Tuesday 6 June to discuss the need to review NZS4441 in light of Legislation and technology changes in regards to swimming pool design.
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Aquatics Facility Review 5/04/2006
The purpose of the Aquatics Facility Review was to gain a better understanding of the issues surrounding pool development in New Zealand.
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Rodney Garrard wins NZRA Scholarship 14/03/2006
Rodney Garrard is a postgraduate research student at Victoria University of Wellington.
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WSNZ Infant and Preschool Aquatics 8/02/2006
Water Safety New Zealand (WSNZ) would like to make all Aquatic Facilities, Swim Schools and Swim Instructors aware of its project work being undertaken in the Infant and Preschool Water Confidence area.
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MOU Signed with Parks Forum 23/03/2005
The New Zealand Recreation Association and the Parks Forum have signed a memorandum of Understanding to work together to imporve the management, protection, appreciation and use of publi parks.
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