Advocacy projects

Read about our latest advocacy projects and submissions
A man walks along a rocky hilltop. He has walking poles. He has a prosthetic leg

​​​​​​​Recreation Aotearoa welcomed the opportunity to submit on the Draft Refresh of the New Zealand Disability Strategy 2026–2030 (NZDS).

A group of three people kayak down a river

Recreation Aotearoa strongly urges the Ministry of Education to reconsider the exclusion of Outdoor Education from the general senior subject list.

Four kids play on a park

Recreation Aotearoa strongly urges the Government to embed the principle that “gambling should benefit the community” in the Bill, ensuring a substantial share of online casino revenues supports community sport, recreation, and wellbeing.

Three people walk up the side of a glacier in New Zealand

Public conservation land plays a fundamental role in recreation, health, and community. Recreation Aotearoa submits that it must remain open, accessible, and well-managed.

A man walks along a trail, a mountain looms in the background

Recreation is a major contributor to the physical and mental health of individuals, and to the resilience of our communities. We believe access fees should not undermine New Zealanders’ rights to access public conservation land, which has been a longstanding pillar of recreation and conservation policy in Aotearoa.

Two people look at a communication board in a playground. A young girl points at the board while a lady in a wheelchair reads it

Recreation Aotearoa is the leading professional body supporting New Zealand’s recreation sector, advocating for quality experiences that keep people active, healthy, and connected. Recreation Aotearoa supports a shared, long-term approach to infrastructure planning in Aotearoa.

A park with green grass and trees of orange and green

Recreation Aotearoa is the leading professional body supporting New Zealand’s recreation sector, advocating for quality experiences that keep people active, healthy, and connected. Its members include those dedicated to creating and managing parks and open spaces across the country.

A group of people stand in the water in a circle looking at a stingray in the water

Recreation Aotearoa is committed to supporting a thriving recreation sector through strong workforce development and training pathways. Our submission to the Vocational Education and Training System (VETS) reform focuses on addressing skills shortages and enhancing workforce capabilities.

Rows of climbing helmets and ropes are laid out on the ground

Recreation Aotearoa welcomes the opportunity to give feedback on the Adventure Activities – Managing the risks from natural hazards good practice guide.

A lady stands in front of a lake, facing two mountains. The location is Milford Sounds in New Zealand.

Read our submission on Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment’s review of the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy.