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30 Oct 2026 | 11:10 AM - 01:00 PM
Phillipstown Community Hub
Canterbury Region Event and AGM

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thumbnails Midlands Region Presentations and AGM
09 Nov 2026 | 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM
Midlands Region Presentations and AGM

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.

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thumbnails Otago/Southland Regional Event and AGM
10 Nov 2026 | 10:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Gore District Council
Otago/Southland Regional Event and AGM

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Advocacy
2026 Election Policy Scorecard
Ahead of the 2026 General Election, Recreation Aotearoa has reviewed the policies and…
A group of children playing in togs at an outdoor splash pad. They are running towards the camera and away from a tall bucket fountain which has just tipped over, splashing water over them.
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Protecting Our Parks, Pools, and Places: Why…
Local government invests more than $1.3bn each year in the parks, playgrounds, aquatic centres…
Aquatics
Aquatics Awards 2026 - Announcing the Winners
Our annual Aquatics Awards recognise the innovation, leadership, and dedication at the heart…
Governance
Recreation Aotearoa and Te Kāhui Kura Māori…
The Recreation Aotearoa Board and Te Kāhui Kura Māori have taken an important step forward in…
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Being a Recreation Aotearoa member has enabled professional development opportunities – gaining ARPro, governance, and networking with like-minded professionals. I’ve represented members on panels, reviewed award nominations, and participated in the Tuākana Teina mentorship programme. These have enhanced my connections with other members / member organisations – something I may not have had if I wasn't a member.
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Operations Manager
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…
Parks & Open Spaces Officer
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.
Outdoor Rec Office Manager
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…
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