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Kia ora
Welcome to Recreation Aotearoa
Upcoming Events
11 Jun 2026 | 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Ākau Tangi Sports Centre
Join outdoor leaders from across Aotearoa to connect, learn, and celebrate success at the National Outdoors Hui and 2026 Outdoors Awards.
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
Awards
Recreation professionals from across New Zealand gathered in Kirikiriroa Hamilton for the 2026…
Events
We proudly awarded Meg Spittal the 2026 Young Amenity Horticulturist title, highlighting…
Advocacy
Recreation Aotearoa welcomes changes which could see barriers to young people participating in…
Partnership
Recreation Aotearoa is pleased to announce the renewal of its strategic partnership with Xyst…
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Cassandra Horton
Senior Open Spaces Planner,
Invercargill City Council
Invercargill City Council
Latest Jobs
Aquatics, Events | Wellington / Te Whanganui-a-Tara
This is more than just a job - it's a rare and rewarding opportunity to take ownership of the day-to-day operations and strategic direction of a facility that…
Aquatics | Wellington / Te Whanganui-a-Tara
We’re a vibrant team who love to have fun on the job and there are plenty of opportunities for someone like you.