Much more than green space
The purpose of parks US parks specialist Jayne Miller believes councils must seize transformational moments in time to work with their communities. Now, she says,...
Category : Parks, Sport & Recreation
Pumptracks bend to council needs
ParkLife is now this country’s exclusive dealer for a new concept in pump track design and construction. The modular Pumptrack system offers councils 13 pre-designed...
Wellington regional trails of the future
Sarah Murray fronted up at the New Zealand Recreation Association conference to tell a story about bikes, bush, boots and backpacks. It’s also a story...
Skills pathway for sport and recreation leaders
Industry training organisation Skills Active Aotearoa has launched a new pathway for leaders on the front lines in sport, exercise, community recreation, snowsport, outdoor recreation and...
Play among the tombstones
Cemeteries as community hubs and recreation spaces? It’s a trend that’s gathering steam internationally, and a concept that was front and centre during New Zealand’s...
Skills Active Aotearoa widens scope to include performing arts
Skills Active Aotearoa is expanding its coverage to become the industry training organisation for the performing arts. It already carries responsibility for sport and recreation...
Access All Areas?
Being able to enjoy the great outdoors lies at the heart of the New Zealand story, says Eric Pyle. He calls for a coordinated and...
Fitness for Purpose
New technologies are changing the way aquatic and recreation facilities do business. A young mum books her daughter in for swimming lessons on her mobile...
The future of Playground Design
Should councils provide larger, more adventurous, destination play
centres or return to old-school unsupervised playbourhoods?
Patricia Moore has fun canvassing the options. The swings and...
New playground standards
A new standard for playground equipment and surfacing is now available. The latest standard is an update of the 2004 version and is for anyone...