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Welcome to Recreation Aotearoa
Upcoming Events
13 Oct 2026 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
In this session, Ari Peach will talk through what post-incident support actually looks like in practice, and how aquatic responders can work together to help people recover after a traumatic event
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.
04 Dec 2026 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Our 2026 AGM will be online. Please register. For current paid Recreation Aotearoa Members Only.
- 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
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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
Aquatics
Our annual Aquatics Awards recognise the innovation, leadership, and dedication at the heart…
Governance
The Recreation Aotearoa Board and Te Kāhui Kura Māori have taken an important step forward in…
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…
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Invercargill City Council
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Latest Jobs
Administration, Outdoors | Auckland / Tāmaki Makaurau
We are looking for a person who would be the front line contact responsible for bookings, accounts, marketing and supporting the team in the day-to-day operation of…
Aquatics, Community Recreation, Leadership | Canterbury / Waitaha
This is more than a management role. As Swim School Manager, you'll lead one of New Zealand's largest and fastest-growing swim schools, helping thousands…
Aquatics | Wellington / Te Whanganui-a-Tara
The Aquatics Operations Coordinator is responsible for leading the day-to-day aquatic operations of the facility, ensuring the highest standards of safety,…