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Kia ora
Welcome to Recreation Aotearoa
Upcoming Events
09 Nov 2026 | 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM
Join us for our AGM and listen to guest speaker Katie Barry, Disability and Inclusion Programme Manager, who will share insights from the Creating Accessible and Welcoming Spaces and Places Guidance.
10 Nov 2026 | 10:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Gore District Council
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.
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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 delighted to announce the finalists for the 2026 Recreation Awards. These awards…
Advocacy
Ahead of the 2026 General Election, Recreation Aotearoa has reviewed the policies and…
Advocacy
Local government invests more than $1.3bn each year in the parks, playgrounds, aquatic centres…
Aquatics
Our annual Aquatics Awards recognise the innovation, leadership, and dedication at the heart…
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Cassandra Horton
Senior Open Spaces Planner,
Invercargill City Council
Invercargill City Council
Latest Jobs
Administration, Events, Leadership | Wellington / Te Whanganui-a-Tara
Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington is currently recruiting an Operations Manager to join the University Recreation, Campus Operations team on a…
Community Recreation, Parks, Play & Open Spaces | Marlborough / Te Tauihu-o-te-waka
Play a key role in managing parks, reserves, community facilities and exciting improvement projects to make a visible difference across the region.
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…