"Recreation is an activity done for pleasure or relaxation that refreshes and recreates. It revitalises your body and mind by means of some pastime, sport, agreeable exercise, play, games or hobbies" - NZRA definition of recreation 2009

NZRA National Conference, Wellington, 18 – 20 October 2010


NZRA Submissions
NZRA makes submissions in a number of areas to ensure recreation is promoted and protected.  If there is anything you think NZRA should submit on please contact NZRA National Office



     SPARC Peer Review Service
NZRA is facilitating this service on behalf of SPARC. Have your recreation and sport facility feasability study or strategy peer reviewed. A great chance to gain an independent perspective from a panel of industry experts. For more information, go to Peer Review Service or contact Kirsten Malpas on 04 801 9365

Kevin Collier, Sports Services Manager at Christchurch City Council rated the peer review experience as very worthwhile. “NZRA pulled together a very high calibre of panel members who offered a balanced mix of local and external perspective. We had input on who we wanted on the panel which was great. The opportunity to sit in on the review meeting was also good as it allowed for a 2-way discussion on what is a complex plan. The review team’s big picture view of our plan allowed us to step back a little and ‘see the wood through the trees’. It was very good value for money and I would certainly recommend it to other councils who might be planning big recreation projects.”

NZRA Accreditation Scheme
Get your qualifications and experience recognised by the NZRA accreditation board - a group of highly experienced and respected recreation professionals. Enrol now.  Application Form and Assessment Criteria 
To see a sample of the standard of previous accreditation reports, click below:
New Zealand's Natural Environment - A Review of Visitor Research by Kay Booth

  NZRA's benchmarking project for parks and leisure facilities - A business improvement initiative developed by the industry for the industry...  Yardstick comprises several sub-projects including:
- Yardstick Parks - A benchmarking tool for the Parks Industry
- Yardstick ParkCheck - A benchmarked park user customer survey
- Yardstick Pools and Leisure Centre - A benchmarking tool for swimming pools and multi use leisure centres
- Yardstick LeisureCheck - A benchmarked pool and Leisure Centre user customer survey
Yardstick goes global:  After successfully establishing Yardstick in Australia, NZRA has partnered with IFPRA to promote Yardtsick internationally.

Mentoring - Would you like to be mentored?  We can put you in touch with a talented and experienced recreation professional willing to act as a mentor for you. To find out more email Kirsten Malpas

Careers in Recreation - Kiwi Careers  provides up-to-date information on a range of recreation related qualifications and careers.
Jobs available right now

Student Internships - Are you a student interested in an internship, or an employer interested in having an intern.  If so check out our webpage on the possibilities.

Resources
The following resources are available from NZRA. For details contact Jane. 
- Recreation Facility Management Guidelines
- National Pool Lifeguard Award Manual
- Aquatic Facility Guidelines

Previous Conference Details (including presentations)
2009 National Conference
2008 National Conference Presentations
Green Pavlova 2008 Presentations
Thinking Recreation! 2008 Presentation 
JAWS 2008 Presentations