News: Recreation

Auckland’s Karamatura Valley tracks reopen following kauri dieback programme

Remedial work has been completed on three tracks within the Karamatura Valley - Karamatura Loop, Karamatura and Donald Mclean, representing nearly seven kilometres of trails. In addition…

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Sep 21, 2020 Environment / Parks / Recreation / Tourism /

 
 

Conservationists nurture Rookwood Cemetery heritage rose gardens for community to experience

The heritage rose gardens in Sydney's heritage-listed Rookwood Cemetery are being conserved by a dedicated group of rose enthusiasts from the Heritage Roses in Australia for the…

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Sep 21, 2020 Environment / Parks / Recreation / Tourism /

 
 

Water Safety New Zealand invests $2.5 million in drowning prevention initiatives

Water Safety New Zealand (WSNZ) is investing $2.5 million in water safety interventions through its 2020/21 annual Funding Round while also announcing a major new partnership with ACC as…

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Sep 21, 2020 Aquatics / Finance / Insurance / Recreation / Safety /

 
 

Tourism and Events Queensland secures Toowoomba flower festival for another five years

A deal between Tourism and Events Queensland and Toowoomba Regional Council has secured the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers festival for another five years thereby ensuring the future of…

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Sep 21, 2020 Environment / Events / Parks / Recreation / Tourism /

 
 

Major redevelopment of Ipswich Turf Club unveiled  

The multi-million dollar redevelopment of the Ipswich Turf Club was unveiled today in Bundamba with $24.8 million funded out of the Racing Infrastructure Fund. Queensland Racing Minister…

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Sep 19, 2020 Entertainment / Events / Recreation / Tourism / Venues /

 
 

Royal Life Saving and Surf Life Saving Australia report males account for 80% of all drowning deaths

Reports published today by Australia’s two peak water safety bodies - Royal Life Saving Society Australia and Surf Life Saving Australia – highlight that males accounted for…

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Sep 18, 2020 Aquatics / Education / Environment / Recreation / Safety /

 
 

Mt Hutt installs New Zealand’s first eight-seater chairlift  

Mt Hutt has installed New Zealand’s first eight-seater chairlift – the Nor’west Express from Leitner Ropeways – which will replace the current Quad chair. Comfort,…

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Sep 18, 2020 Access / Recreation / Sport / Technology / Tourism /

 
 

GSCORE launches plan to develop sustainable trails across the Great Southern region

The Great Southern Centre for Outdoor Recreation Excellence (GSCORE) has announced the launch of a strategic, ten-year plan to develop a network of sustainable trails encouraging…

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Sep 18, 2020 Environment / Parks / Recreation /

 
 

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