News: Recreation

Plans approved to improve play and recreational facilities at Christchurch’s Avon Park

Christchurch City Council has advised that the Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood Community Board has approved plans for the redevelopment of existing facilities on the upper terrace of Avon…

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Apr 18, 2023 Environment / Parks / Play / Recreation /

 
 

Works progress on Shoalhaven’s Bomaderry major sports facility

Shoalhaven City Council has advised that a substantial portion of the $15.4 million project to transform Bomaderry’s Artie Smith Oval into a premier recreational facility is now…

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Apr 18, 2023 Recreation / Sport / Surfaces / Venues /

 
 

Community contributes to final design of Rockhampton’s new Mount Morgan aquatic centre

Rockhampton Regional Council advised that a community information session held in November 2022 provided key feedback to help determine the final design of the new Mount Morgan pool. The…

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Apr 17, 2023 Aquatics / Design / Play / Recreation / Venues /

 
 

Sport NZ partners with Variety NZ to invest additional $5.5 million to support families in financial hardship

Sport NZ, in partnership with Variety NZ – the Children’s Charity, is investing a further $5.5 million into the Active Me – Kia Tū fund.  The fund helps families…

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Apr 17, 2023 Finance / Play / Recreation / Sport /

 
 

New pool chair lift installed at Port Pirie Aquatic and Leisure Centre

Locals with a disability have been able to go for a swim at the Port Pirie Aquatic and Leisure Centre since last month with confidence that they can safely enter and exit the water. Port…

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Apr 17, 2023 Access / Aquatics / Recreation /

 
 

Beam e-scooters in Broome improve accessibility for tourists

Western Australia’s largest shared micromobility company, Beam Mobility Australia, will trial its e-scooters in Broome following the Shire Council’s approval of a trading…

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Apr 17, 2023 Access / Recreation / Tourism /

 
 

NSW Rugby League advise of 2023 season participation numbers exceeding 100,000

NSW Rugby League has advised of a 14% on a year-to-year increase in participation figures with the number of registered players having already moved past 100,000 for the 2023 season.…

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Apr 16, 2023 Recreation / Sport /

 
 

Surf Life Saving NSW urges water safety vigilance following drownings on Easter Sunday

Surf Life Saving NSW is urging beachgoers to swim between the red and yellow flags for the final two weekends of the patrol season after three drownings in NSW on Easter Sunday. The…

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Apr 16, 2023 Aquatics / Recreation / Safety /

 
 

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