Registration will close May 9, 2025 at

Join New Zealand's leading Parks, Open Spaces, and Play conference. This year's theme, 'Kōkiri i te Rēhia, nā te Mana Takitini – Advance recreation, through the strength of many,' highlights innovation, environmental care, and collaboration. Be part of shaping a brighter, more sustainable future for recreation.

Speakers

Brad Smeele

Brad Smeele was at the peak of his career—living the dr...

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Jemarl Paerata

Jemarl Paerata’s story is one of resilience, transforma...

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Karen O'Leary

We’re thrilled to announce that the hilarious and chari...

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Samantha Strong

Recreation and Open Spaces Planner at Thrive Spaces and Places

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Paul Greenshields

Team Leader: Environment at Tauranga City Council

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Simon Alefosio-Tuck

Simon Alefosio-Tuck (Ngāti Raukawa) is a member of the ...

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Ian Boothroyd

Senior Principal at Boffa Miskell

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Mark Bowater

Spaces and Places Consultant at Sport NZ

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Agenda

Registration
Pōwhiri
Councillor Opening
Day 1 - Cross-Conference Opening Keynote
Paramanawa / Morning Tea
Registration
Conference Opening/Housekeeping + Day 1 Recap
WHAKAMAHERETIA NGĀ PAPA RĒHIA: Day 2 - Opening Industry Keynote - Te Rere o Ōmanawa
WHAKAMAHERETIA NGĀ PAPA RĒHIA: Mapping shade in territorial authority managed playgrounds
WHAKAMAHERETIA NGĀ PAPA RĒHIA: Biodiversity and connectivity benefits from urban green spaces
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Location

Due Drop Events Centre
Great South Road 770
Manukau, Auckland, New Zealand

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Contact us

For additional event or venue information, please send an email to maryanne@nzrecreation.org.nz

Sponsors and Partners

Exhibitors

  • Premier Exhibitor

    Playground People

  • Exhibitors

    Boffa Miskell

  • Cama Products

  • Creo

  • Daltons

  • Exeloo

  • FPC / Watershed

  • Green By Nature

  • HotShot Sports Equipment

  • Hydroflow

  • Kiwicare

  • Landscape and Grower Supplies

  • Mark Herring Lighting

  • Matta Products

  • Metal Art/Replas

  • Musco Lighting

  • NZSTI (NZ Sports Turf Institute)

  • OMC Power Equipment

  • Park Supplies & Playgrounds

  • Permaloo

  • PGG Wrightson Turf

  • Playco Playgrounds

  • Playground Centre

  • Playground Creations Ltd

  • Pure Lighting

  • Shadesystems

  • SiTECO Lighting Australia

  • Syngenta

  • Teamturf

  • Techlight

  • Thrive Spaces & Places

  • TigerTurf

  • Urban Effects

  • WillPlay