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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
Awards
In 2025, we carried out a review of our Awards Programme. The review looked at how well our…
12/12/2025
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
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Cassandra Horton
Senior Open Spaces Planner,
Invercargill City Council
Invercargill City Council
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Administration, Community Recreation, Events, Leadership, Outdoors, Parks, Play & Open Spaces | Wellington / Te Whanganui-a-Tara
Are you passionate about mountain biking, community and teen engagement?
WORD (World Off-road Riding Department) is a youth mountain bike charity…
WORD (World Off-road Riding Department) is a youth mountain bike charity…
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He karere ki te motu — we are seeking new members to join our rōpū