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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...         

2013 NZRA Awards Nominations Open

Nominations are now open for the 2013 NZRA awards to be presented at the Awards Dinner at the National Conference on 21st November. More information and the 2013 nomination pack available here.

JAWS 2013

NZRA and JAWS Premier Sponsor FPC look forward to welcoming delegates to New Zealand's Annual Aquatic Conference.

JAWS 2013 will be held at the new Conference Centre in the Rutherford Hotel, Nelson. Confirmed dates are Monday 12th to Wednesday 14th August.

The theme of this year's JAWS is ‘Playing Your Best Hand'. Registrations are now open...

New Guide for Sport and Recreation Facilities Management

A new guide has recently been released by Sport NZ that aims to help Councils with the decisions they make for managing sport and recreation facilities. The media release and guide can be found on the Sport NZ website.   

New Mentees Needed

Thank you to the great response to the "mentor needed" advertisement. Now we have mentors waiting for a mentee. Young professionals and those of you wanting growth and a sounding board for your ideas apply today! Get involved in the NZRA Mentoring Programme here. 

New Visitor Survey Tool Available Now

NZRA and Xyst have teamed up with Get Smart to bring you a new and improved tool for surveying your customers: Yardstick getsmart.

• Simple and easy to use
• Accurate and reliable
• Immediate, sustainable and flexible

The tool is available now for leisure facilities and a tool for parks will soon also be on the market. Find out more about this important new initiative.  

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