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Welcome to Recreation Aotearoa
Upcoming Events
18 Feb 2026 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Major changes are underway with the replacement of the Resource Management Act in New Zealand, set to reshape how land use, infrastructure, and environmental outcomes are managed.
18 - 20 Mar, 2026
Ukaipo - Rangitane Cultural Ce ...
Ngā Niho Taniwha ki te Wairau is a three-day noho wānanga designed to reshape how we see, practice, and lead recreation in Aotearoa.
- What We Do
We're Recreation Aotearoa. We are the voice of Recreation in Aotearoa.
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Join as a Subscriber, Individual or Organisation member
- Careers
See the latest roles and opportunities in the recreation sector
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We represent the people in Aquatics, Community, Outdoors and Parks, Play and Open Spaces
- What We DoWe're Recreation Aotearoa. We are the voice of Recreation in Aotearoa.
- Membership benefitsJoin as a Subscriber, Individual or Organisation member
- CareersSee the latest roles and opportunities in the recreation sector
- SectorsWe represent the people in Aquatics, Community, Outdoors and Parks, Play and Open Spaces
Latest News
Advocacy
Recreation Aotearoa says the Government’s draft laws to replace the Resource Management Act (…
12/09/2025
Awards
Twenty-three parks and green spaces across Aotearoa New Zealand have today achieved Green Flag…
11/21/2025
Awards
The 2025 Awards were held tonight in Ōtautahi Christchurch, bringing the sector together to…
11/20/2025
Awards
We’re delighted to announce the finalists for the Recreation Awards 2025. These awards…
10/16/2025
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Cassandra Horton
Senior Open Spaces Planner,
Invercargill City Council
Invercargill City Council
Latest Jobs
Administration, Aquatics, Leadership | Canterbury / Waitaha
Are you passionate about fitness and ready to lead a team that's shaping the future of recreation in one of New Zealand's fastest-growing districts? This…
Administration, Aquatics, Community Recreation, Events, Leadership | Marlborough / Te Tauihu-o-te-waka
Stadium 2000 is a Charitable Trust and Marlborough’s premier multi-use recreation facility, serving the community through aquatic, stadium, health and fitness,…
Aquatics | Canterbury / Waitaha
Dive into Aquatic leadership. Looking to change direction and bring your leadership skills to a new environment? make some waves in your career change and become…
Aquatics, Leadership | Southland / Murihiku
At Splash Palace, we're passionate about helping our community feel confident in and around the water - and we know that starts with a great team.