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Welcome to Recreation Aotearoa
Upcoming Events
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.
25 May 2027 | 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Christchurch Botanic Gardens Visitor Centre
- 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
- 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
Administration, Outdoors, Parks, Play & Open Spaces | Hawkes Bay / Te Matau-a-Māui
As our Open Space Service Delivery Lead, you’ll help shape the standards behind the parks, sports fields, gardens, trees, cemeteries, playgrounds, water features,…
Governance, Leadership, Outdoors, Parks, Play & Open Spaces | Waikato
Bring your property and facilities expertise to a role where you'll help shape community assets across the district.
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 | Marlborough / Te Tauihu-o-te-waka
To match the standards of our community, Council seeks an Officer to assist in keeping our parks & green spaces presented at their best.