Advocacy projects

Read about our latest advocacy projects and submissions
An image of the Wellington cable car with Wellington city in the background

Recreation Aotearoa welcomes the opportunity to provide input on Wellington City Council’s Long Term Plan. 

An image of the Avon River in Hagley Park, Christchurch

Recreation Aotearoa welcomes the opportunity to provide input on Christchurch City Council’s Long Term Plan. 

An aerial shot of Hutt City with the harbour in the foreground

Recreation Aotearoa welcomes the opportunity to provide input on Hutt City Council’s Long Term Plan. 

An image of the sea with some rocks

Recreation Aotearoa welcomes the opportunity to provide input on Council Long Term Plans.

An image of Auckland with a motorway in the foreground and the Sky Tower in the background

Recreation Aotearoa welcomes the opportunity to provide input on Auckland Council’s Long Term Plan. 

An image of Tauranga from the sky with a bridge in the foreground and Mauao in the background

Recreation Aotearoa welcome the opportunity to provide input into the Tauranga City Long Term Plan.

An aerial shot of Hamilton City

Recreation Aotearoa welcomes the opportunity to provide input on Hamilton City Council’s Long Term Plan. 

A family walk along the top of a mountain range

Following the Whakaari/White Island and a subsequent review, MBIE announced changes to the Adventure Activity Regulations regime. These changes involve amendments to the Health and Safety at Work (Adventure Activities) Regulations 2016.

A person stands in front of a waterfall

In late 2021, WorkSafe released draft changes to the Safety Audit Standard for Adventure Activities, for public consultation.

A wheelchair ramp leads up to a building

The Accessibility for New Zealanders Bill was aimed at addressing the accessibility barriers faced by disabled people, so they can live independently and participate fully in all areas of life, including Recreation.