Advocacy projects

Read about our latest advocacy projects and submissions
Two people run along a trail with the Tauranga harbour in the background

Recreation Aotearoa has a made submission on the Tauranga City Council (TCC) Long Term Plan.

Two people cycle along the port hills of Christchurch

Recreation Aotearoa has made a submission on Christchurch City Council's Long Term Plan.

A view of a South Island farm

In early 2019, Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) undertook a review of its stewardship of Crown Pastoral Land, which Recreation Aotearoa contributed to.

Two people kayak down a river in a double canoe

Recreation Aotearoa has made a submission on Action for Healthy Waterways.

An image of Aoraki Mount Cook

Recreation Aotearoa has made a submission on Climate Change Response (Zero Carbon) Amendment.

A group of people walk down a dirt road towards some rocky hills

Recreation Aotearoa has submitted on the review of the Walking Access Act 2008.

A man rides a mountain bike down a hill

Recreation Aotearoa has long-held concerns around issues of public access to and across Crown Pastoral land during the Tenure Review process.

A helicopter sits on top of a mountain

Recreation Aotearoa is amongst a select few organisations that are consulted prior to the formulation of draft plans for Westland Tai Poutini and Aoraki Mount Cook National Parks.

An aerial shot of the lake on Tongariro

Recreation Aotearoa has filed its submission to the Draft Government Tourism strategy developed jointly by the Department of Conservation and Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment.

A person skis down a snowy hill at Mt Hutt skifield

New Zealand Recreation Association (Recreation Aoteaora) submitted on the Intention to grant a concession to NZSki Ltd at Mt Hutt.