News: Fitness
NZ's 2009 Fitness Industry Awards
The New Zealand Fitness Life Awards have celebrating the dedication and success of the country's world-class fitness industry and the important role it plays in the health of...
Aug 31, 2009
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Fitness
Kiwisport a $82 million Mistake?
Leigh Ashton, Director of Calypso Sports & Fitness in North Shore City is concerned that the NZ Government's $82 million Kiwi Sport funding will not be spent wisely. Ashton...
Aug 20, 2009
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NZ fitness fears music licensing fee rises
The New Zealand Herald newspaper has reported on fitness and recreation industry fears that the record industry in New Zealand wants to follow the example of Australia and raise...
Aug 19, 2009
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Redeveloped Elizabeth Aquadome 'exceeds expectations'
In less than a month since its formal reopening, the Aquadome in the South Australian suburb of Elizabeth has, according to City of Playford Mayor, Martin Lindsell "been...
Aug 18, 2009
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Mingara One Fitness Centre Upgrades Security
When the Mingara Recreation Club (MRC) opened its new 'Mingara One' fitness centre they realised that with membership set to double and that they needed to implement an...
Aug 12, 2009
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Melbourne Victory Partners with Genesis Fitness Clubs
On the eve of season five of the A-League, the Melbourne Victory club have partnered with Genesis Fitness clubs, taking a minority stake in the new Genesis Fitness Box Hill...
Aug 7, 2009
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Fitness Australia Lobbies ALP on Industry Issues
Representatives from Fitness Australia have lobbied key Federal Ministers at the recent ALP National Conference in Sydney. As Chief Executive, Lauretta Stace (pictured) explains...
Aug 7, 2009
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Fitness
Anytime Fitness exceeds projections for first year in Australasia
Anytime Fitness master franchisees for Australia and New Zealand Justin McDonell and Jacinta McDonell Jimenez are reporting a better than expected first 12 months of business,...
Aug 6, 2009
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Club Physical Helps Combat Domestic Violence
Auckland Gym Club Physical has donated $6,000 to help women and children at New Zealand Women's Refuge Centres. As Club Physical Chief Executive Paul Richards explains, "one in...
Aug 5, 2009
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LeisureCo/InShape collapse leaves members out of pocket
Fallout from the collapse of Adelaide-based leisure management contractor and fitness club operator LeisureCo has reached the mainstream media with Sydney Eastern Suburbs...
Jul 22, 2009
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Macquarie Looks at Weight Loss
Macquarie Leisure Trust is eyeing the weight-loss market and is apparently considering the introduction of a diet program at its Goodlife Health Clubs. Writing in The Australian...
Jul 20, 2009
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Fitness
Lord to Address Football Business Event
Geoff Lord, Chairman of Belgravia Leisure and Executive Chairman of the Melbourne Victory A-League franchise, is address a Football Institute of Australia (FIA) breakfast event....
Jul 20, 2009
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Fitness First pumps up earnings
Earning at Australia's dominant fitness club chain, Fitness First, rose by more than a quarter last year as the fitness industry bucked the economic downturn. The company passed...
Jul 17, 2009
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Virgin Active opens Melbourne club
Australia’s second Virgin Active Health Club has opened in Melbourne’s Bourke Street. The 5,000 metre2 state-of-the-art health club will, according to a press release from...
Jul 15, 2009
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Anytime Fitness to open in New Zealand
New Zealand's first Anytime Fitness club is set to open in Christchurch this August, followed by clubs in Auckland and Hamilton which have planned October openings. The...
Jul 13, 2009
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Fitness
Administration arrangements for LeisureCo
Michael Basedow, Partner at Pitcher Partners and Administrator of the LeisureCo group of companies, has announced measures in relation to the Administration of LeisureCo...
Jul 13, 2009
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Performing arts funding set to decline?
Corporate support and sponsorship of performing arts was steady from 2004 to 2008, but a rise in private donations during the period underpinned funding in the sector. Overall...
Jul 10, 2009
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Arts
Macquarie Leisure Trust to break from parent
Macquarie Leisure Trust Group, the owner of Dreamworld theme park and WhiteWater World, Goodlife Health Clubs and AMF Bowling Centre, has unveiled plans to part from parent...
Jul 9, 2009
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LeisureCo collapses into Administration
Adelaide-based leisure management contractor and fitness club operator LeisureCo Pty Ltd has entered voluntary administration, with Pitcher Partners partner Michael Basedow...
Jul 9, 2009
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Australians Happy with Their Gym Memberships
Australians are very happy with their gym memberships, with 2009 Australian Fitness Industry Survey (AFIS) showing that 60% of members are either satisfied or very satisfied...
Jul 8, 2009
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Technogym to Supply Singapore Youth Olympics
Technogym has been appointed as official supplier for the first the Youth Olympic Games taking place in Singapore from 14th to 26th August 2010. Technogym's official supplier...
Jul 7, 2009
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Fitness
One Day Ticket to a Profitable Club
Leisure One is bringing together three of the most successful fitness consultants to share their secrets about getting new members, keeping them longer, and generating more...
Jul 1, 2009
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Fitness
Geelong commits to Aquatics and recreation
As part of a wide-ranging commitment to providing modern sport and recreation facilities, the City of Greater Geelong is investing heavily in improving its aquatic centres. As...
Jun 30, 2009
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Key Event for NZ Fitness Businesses
One of the biggest weeks in the New Zealand fitness calendar is approaching with registrations now open for the annual BusinessGrow Business Summit. To be held in Christchurch...
Jun 29, 2009
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