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NZRA works jointly with other organisations on projects to benefit the recreation sector. Current projects include:

National Learn to Swim and Pool Facilities Research Project 

New Zealand Recreation Association and Water Safety New Zealand are working together to better manage community swimming opportunities in New Zealand. They have asked AECOM to undertake a database creation project that involves gathering information on swimming pool facilities that are provided throughout the country by local authorities and schools.

Water Safety New Zealand is also interested in finding out what regions in New Zealand are providing learn to swim programmes and what pool facilities are being provided. The information from this project will help the aquatics industry to better see the ‘big picture' of what's happening around the country and to then identify and prioritise those regions that may need support in providing swimming facilities and/or learn to swim programmes.

Peer Review Service

Does your organisation have a recreation/ leisure/ physical activity related strategy/document that it would like to be reviewed by a panel of industry experts? Organisations are invited to put forward their strategies for an objective review.The benefits are three-fold:

  • Your strategy is reviewed in light of recent industry learning and changes.
  • Your strategy contributes to the development of an industry benchmark.
  • Best practice is shared amongst the wide recreation industry.

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International Exchange Group

  

Simply click on the logo and follow the instructions to become LinkedIn 



The aim of the International Exchange Group is quite simple: to improve the experience and opportunities of people working in the sport, recreational, parks and cultural services sectors in order to enhance individuals' skills and knowledge, to support the work and services provided in their respective communities. Its objectives are as follows: to connect sport, recreation, parks and cultural organisations together through a global network; to promote sharing of knowledge, research, best practice and ideas between organisations and individuals in the sport, recreation, parks and cultural sectors; to support the development of international relationships between sport, recreation, parks and cultural professionals to assist their personal and professional development; and to improve the competency and skills of those working in their respective sector. In terms of scope, the International Exchange Group will be for individuals working within public, private and third sector/non-profit organisations that plan, commission, manage, facilitate and/or deliver services in the sport, leisure, parks and open space, recreation, museums and archives, arts, heritage, play and tourism sectors. 

Key partners who have been invited to join the IEG include: the Chief Cultural and Leisure Officers Association (CLOA) - England and Wales; Voice of Chief Officers of Cultural and Leisure Services in Scotland (VOCAL) - Scotland; CLOA Northern Ireland; New Zealand Recreation Association; National Recreation and Parks Association; Canadian Parks and Recreation Association; Parks Forum - Australia; Parks and Leisure Australia; World Leisure Congress. 

Joining the International Exchange Group is easy: just click the link above to join which takes you a few minutes only. If you are already a LinkedIn member this takes 10 seconds. With time and budget pressures we need to explore smarter ways of accessing knowledge and sharing good ideas. The IEG is a start and I hope this triggers a renewed interest in what we can learn from our friends and colleagues abroad. Join today and start sharing! 

 

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