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Our communities are increasingly diverse. Increasingly aging, NEW New Zealanders, and those experiencing financial hard ship all have unique needs and require different planning and provision.

But how are we changing? And what is the impact on recreation and sport?

We’re proud to announce the Finalists for the Parks Awards 2025 and the Young Amenity Horticulturalist of the Year 2025.

New Outdoors Accessibility Design Guidelines have been launched to improve access to outdoor recreation spaces for people with impairments and accessibility needs. Developed by Recreation Aotearoa in collaboration with an Outdoors Accessibility Working Group—a team of industry professionals and accessibility experts, including people with lived experience of disability—these guidelines are the ...

Our members are at the heart of Recreation Aotearoa, and we want to ensure our work reflects your priorities and needs. That’s why we’re inviting you to take part in our Recreation Aotearoa Member Survey.

We're excited to launch our latest Good Practice Guide to help outdoor centres, instructors, and leaders create inclusive spaces for Muslim women and girls.

Parks Week celebrates the vital role parks play in creating liveable cities and thriving communities. From 3 - 10 March, hundreds of organisations across Aotearoa and Australia will host community events and activations. Get involved by running your own Parks Week event.

Sponsorship & exhibitor opportunities at Green Pavlova, NZ Cemeteries & Crematoria Conference, and Young Amenity Horticulturist Competition 2025.

National and local governments, charitable organisations, and communities make significant investments in people, places, and programmes because recreation positively impacts individuals, whānau, and society. INSIGHTS 44 explores the undeniable return on investment in recreation and wellbeing, showcasing case studies of spaces, places, and people driving health and wellbeing for all New Zealanders ...

26 parks and green spaces across New Zealand have today achieved Green Flag Award status, an international recognition of quality that highlights their recreational and environmental value. The Green Flag Award is a global mark of excellence, setting a high standard for parks and open spaces.

The recreation sector came together in Tāmaki Makaurau tonight for the Outdoors & Recreation Awards 2024.