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We are excited to announce the nominees for the 2023 Recreation Awards! The awards celebrate the best and brightest of Aotearoa's recreation industry, recognising excellence, innovation, and effectiveness of outstanding activity within the recreation sector.

For those that were a part of the recent WAVES conference held in Palmerston North you may have heard from Phil Waggott about the new early years parent led approach to swimming and water safety.

Over the next 12 months the Recreation Aotearoa Board, supported by our Māori Navigation Group, Te Kāhui Kura Māori will be undertaking a review of the Recreation Aotearoa Constitution to consider what changes might be required to further enact the organisation’s commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

With the 2023 General Election looming, we decided it was time to put the hard questions on recreation to the main political parties vying for our votes.

Some of New Zealand’s top aquatic professionals have had their contributions and innovations recognised at the 2023 National Aquatics Awards. Presented by Recreation Aotearoa and sponsored by Select Chemicals Ltd, the Aquatics Awards highlight the important work and innovations carried out by organisations and individuals within the industry. This year the awards ceremony was held at The Atrium in ...

Last week, Recreation Aotearoa awarded the winner of 2023 Young Amenity Horticulturist of the Year, Renee Johnson from Bark Limited. This esteemed programme aims to inspire the next generation of leaders and innovators in Horticulture across New Zealand. It was a very tight competition, and we thank all the competitors for their contribution and hard work.

Recreation Aotearoa’s bicultural journey has taken another step forward with the appointment of board co-chairs. For 2023 the board will be trialing a co-leadership model with previous chair Michèle Frey and deputy chair Bobbi Clark-Heu appointed into the roles.

Recreation Aotearoa and Parks and Leisure Australia proudly announce the renewal of their longstanding partnership through the signing of a new two-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). This renewed commitment reflects the shared vision and dedication of both organisations to partner on initiatives that benefit their members and strengthen the parks and recreation sectors in both countries.

As a recipient of He Puna Korikori, Ngā Taiohi o Te Rangitaupi was able to deliver E hoki ki ō Maunga, taking tamariki and whānau on monthly treks to Tūpuna maunga. Wānanga and whanaungatanga were held at the bottom of the maunga, before participants climbed the maunga.

He Puna Korikori, our esteemed outdoor activity fund, received a large response from our vibrant community. We are thrilled to share that a total of 39 applications were submitted, representing a diverse range of organizations, trusts, schools, and kura kaupapa. This remarkable response underscores the collective commitment to empower rangatahi and provide them with enriching recreational ...