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Kia ora
Welcome to Recreation Aotearoa
Upcoming Events
26 - 28 Aug, 2026
Cordis, Auckland
Each year, New Zealand’s aquatics industry comes together for Waves, our premier aquatics conference. Learn, connect, and celebrate success with professionals from across the sector.
18 - 19 Nov, 2026
Trinity Wharf Tauranga
The Recreation Leaders’ Summit brings together current and emerging leaders from across New Zealand’s recreation industry to connect, share ideas, and shape the future of the sector.
- What We Do
We're Recreation Aotearoa. We are the voice of Recreation in Aotearoa.
- Membership benefits
Join as a Subscriber, Individual or Organisation member
- Careers
See the latest roles and opportunities in the recreation sector
- Sectors
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
Aquatics
We’re excited to reveal the finalists for this year’s Aquatics Awards — a celebration of…
Awards
The 2026 Outdoors Awards shine a spotlight on the leaders and organisations transforming how…
Awards
We are proud to announce the finalists for the 2026 Outdoors Awards, celebrating the people,…
Awards
Recreation professionals from across New Zealand gathered in Kirikiriroa Hamilton for the 2026…
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Cassandra Horton
Senior Open Spaces Planner,
Invercargill City Council
Invercargill City Council
Latest Jobs
Marketing | Wellington / Te Whanganui-a-Tara
Delivery of marketing and communications activities to achieve strategic priorities and outcomes set by Recreation Aotearoa Te Whai Oranga. Produce content for each…
Administration | Wellington / Te Whanganui-a-Tara
To maintain and grow the Recreation Aotearoa membership database and provide member support. To provide effective and accurate financial and administrative services…
Parks, Play & Open Spaces | Marlborough / Te Tauihu-o-te-waka
A leading role driving strategy, planning & implementation within open spaces, including collaboration within Council in the Long-Term & Annual Plans.
Parks, Play & Open Spaces | Waikato
Lead a high-performing team shaping the future of Hamilton’s parks, reserves, and open spaces. Drive strategic planning outcomes, influence city growth, and create…