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read moreRecreation Aotearoa's recently presented Outdoors and Recreation Awards 2024 have celebrated the people, places. programmes and projects that are enhancing people's wellbeing.
Presented in Tāmaki Makaurau during last month's Recreation Aotearoa 2024 National Conference the awards recognised individuals and locations that have significantly enhanced outdoor recreation outcomes across the nation.
Outdoors & Recreation Awards 2024 winners
Te Mahi Ako Apprentice of the Year 2024
John Mainu'u
Outdoors Awards 2024
Whenua Iti - Fostering Futures programme
Te Tohu Tiakina Taiao - Environmental Leadership Award 2024
Outward Bound Trust of NZ - Manawa Ora
Te Tohu Whakaaweawe Kaupapa - Outstanding Event/Programme Award
2023 winner: NZ Sailing Trust & Auckland Kayaks - Rainbow/Takatāpui Programme
2024 winner: First Steps Outdoors - Girl POWA
Te Tohu Manu Kura- Supreme Award 2024
Hazel Nash
Recreation Awards 2024
Outstanding Community Programme Award 2024
Girls Skate NZ
Outstanding Event 2024
CLM Community Sport & Māngere College - The Big Move
Oustanding Park 2024
Wellington City Council & Mākara Peak Supporters - Mākara Peak
Outstanding Pool 2024
Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools & Spa
Outstanding Project (under $500,000) 2024
Kāpiti Coast District Council - The Meanwhile Space
Outstanding Project (over $500,000) 2024
CPlay - CPlay Caroline Bay Playground
Tauranga City Council, Bay of Plenty Regional Council & Ngāi Tamarāwaho - Kōpurererua Valley Stream Realignment
Tauranga City Council, Bay of Plenty Regional Council & Ngāti Hangarau - Te Rere o Ōmanawa Project
Outstanding Recreation Facility 2024
Western Bay of Plenty District Council - Island View Reserve Playground
Selwyn District Council - Foster Park
Outstanding Research, Policy & Planning 2024
Sport NZ & Wellington City Council - Skate Guidelines for Local Government
Wellington City Council & Visitor Solutions - Te Awe Māpara - Community Facilities Plan
Emerging Recreation Leader 2024
Harry Roberts, Christchurch City Council
Paul Stuart Memorial Award 2024
Ben Rzoska, Christchurch City Council
Ian Galloway Memorial Cup 2024
Paul Andrews, Wellington City Council
Mark Mitchell Memorial Trophy 2024
Jenn Benden, Xyst
Fellowship Awards
Jo Wiggins
Brendon Rope
Stella Luoni Morgan
Images: Mākara Peak park Supporters was named Oustanding Park 2024 (top, credit: Wellington City Council) and Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools & Spa was named Outstanding Pool (below) at Recreation Aotearoa's Outdoors and Recreation Awards 2024.
27th November 2024 - Recreation Aotearoa awards celebrate Māori and environmental leadership in the outdoors
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9th September 2024 - IAKS ANZ panel kicks off collaboration with Recreation Aotearoa
22nd July 2024 - CLM’s Kirsty Knowles appointed as Co-Chair of Recreation Aotearoa
11th July 2024 - Recreation Aotearoa spotlight their Parks Planning Masterclass
20th March 2024 - Recreation Aotearoa announces new partnership with Xyst
30th November 2023 - CLM and Recreation Aotearoa announce partnership extension
6th November 2023 - Christchurch City Council’s Nigel Cox wins Recreation Aotearoa award for contributions to the recreation industry
13th October 2023 - ActiveXchange extends Recreation Aotearoa partnership
12th October 2023 - Recreation Aotearoa reveals nominees for 2023 Awards
8th September 2023 - Recreation Aotearoa 2023 Aquatics Awards recognise leading professionals
10th March 2023 - New Recreation Aotearoa Chief Executive set to start
16th February 2023 - New Zealand parks secure internationally recognised Green Flag Awards
26th August 2022 - Recreation Aotearoa 2022 Aquatic Awards recognise leading professionals and venue initiatives
7th July 2022 - Recreation Aotearoa becomes first Sport NZ partner to achieve Governance Mark for Second Time
23rd June 2022 - Recreation Aotearoa celebrates New Zealand parks, play and open spaces at Awards Ceremony
11th April 2022 - Recreation Aotearoa recognises outstanding industry professionals in national awards ceremony
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