News: Parks

Parks Week to highlight the value of parks and open spaces

Promoting the many benefits that parks and open spaces provide, Parks Week 2017 will once-again see councils and other organisations in Australia and New Zealand in running events to raise…

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Feb 8, 2017 Events / Parks / Recreation / Wellness /

 
 

Tasmanian National Parks infrastructure struggles to cope with visitor demand

Tasmania's National Parks have attracted a record number of tourists this summer, prompting calls for urgent infrastructure upgrades to keep up with increasing demand. At the…

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Feb 7, 2017 Environment / Parks / Tourism /

 
 

Well behaved dogs welcome on many Auckland beaches

Auckland Council has emphasised that while welcoming dogs on many of its beaches, dog owners need to respect other beach users. Auckland Council Animal Management Manager Tracey Moore…

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Feb 6, 2017 Parks / Recreation / Wellness /

 
 

New Hong Kong park to offer urban haven

A new park in Hong Kong, designed by Gustafson Porter + Bowman, aims to provide a place of relaxation and respite for residents, office workers and the public. The new public space at…

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Feb 5, 2017 Design / Parks / Recreation /

 
 

Magical Park technology creates digital fantasy playgrounds

A new augmented reality experience aimed at getting children outdoors and interacting with the natural environment is being backed by the New Zealand Recreation Association (NZRA).…

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Feb 4, 2017 Attractions / Entertainment / Parks / Recreation / Technology /

 
 

New national park for the north Kimberley

Western Australian Environment Minister Albert Jacob has this week signed an agreement for a new national park in the Kimberley. The agreement with the Wilinggin traditional owners will…

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Feb 1, 2017 Environment / Parks / Tourism /

 
 

China closes courses amid crackdown on golf course development

More than a decade after the Chinese Government first moved to curb the development of golf courses, China has launched a renewed crackdown on the game, closing 111 courses in an effort to…

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Jan 31, 2017 Golf / Government / Legal / Parks /

 
 

Auckland Council takes back control of Motukorea Browns Island

Auckland Council is taking back the administration and management of Motukorea Browns Island from the Department of Conservation (DOC) after an agreement with the New Zealand Government.…

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Jan 26, 2017 Environment / Parks / Recreation / Tourism /

 
 

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