News: Play
Head of Auckland Parks Services named new NZRA Chairperson
The New Zealand Recreation Association has appointed Mark Bowater as its new Chairperson. Bowater ascended to the role at the NZRA’s December Board, with Michele Frey named...
Jan 3, 2017
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Nature Play Queensland launches summer-themed activities
Nature Play Queensland has launched a range of new summer-themed activity playlists for the school holidays. The additional Nature Play initiatives aim to encourage children and...
Jan 2, 2017
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Octopus Bay aquatic play park launches at Perth’s The Maze
Western Australia's The Maze Family Fun Park has opened its newest attraction, a new aquatic play area for toddlers. Set in the Outback Splash children's aquatic playground,...
Dec 22, 2016
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Perth's troubled Elizabeth Quay playground reopens for summer
The troubled Elizabeth Quay water playground in Perth, repeatedly closed because of persistent problems with contaminated water since its opening in January, has reopened for...
Dec 21, 2016
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New Standard for Playground Surfacing
Standards Australia has recently published a new Standard for playground surfacing specifying test methods by which the performance of impact attenuating surfaces can be...
Dec 16, 2016
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Authority responsible for aquatic play area ‘didn’t understand’ water science
The saga of the management of Perth’s Elizabeth Quay aquatic playground has continued with Western Australia’s Metropolitan Redevelopment Authority (MRA) Chief Executive Kieran...
Dec 16, 2016
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New Wibit aquatic playground promotes Dubai tourism at landmark beach
One of Wibit Sports latest inflatable aquatic playgrounds is not only providing fun for its users but is serving as a powerful piece of branding. Installed at the Jumeirah Beach...
Dec 15, 2016
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Waterplay releases new generation of aquatic play products
Leading international aquatic play company Waterplay has launched a new generation of innovative design and product technology across its aquatic play features, activity towers...
Dec 12, 2016
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New Zealand introduces updated playground standards
Standards New Zealand has introduced a new standard for playground equipment and surfacing - updating the earlier 2004 version. NZS 5828:2015 Playground equipment and surfacing...
Dec 11, 2016
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Inflatable waterparks the ‘big thing’ of the summer
Looking at trends for the leisure industry, aquatic play, already a popular activity, looks set to be the ‘big thing’ of the peak summer months and 2016/17 school holidays....
Dec 7, 2016
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Redefining the original Livvi’s Place
The Livvi’s Place inclusive playground in the Sydney suburb of Five Dock - the original playground established by the Touched by Olivia Foundation and the former Canada Bay City...
Dec 5, 2016
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Logan City Council activity strategies boost participation
With a young, multicultural population - boosted by interstate and international migration – the City of Logan in South East Queensland is one of the fastest growing areas in...
Nov 30, 2016
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Sydney Eastern Suburbs park enhanced with skate park and inclusive playground
The opening of a new skatepark and inclusive children’s playground has transformed Randwick City Council’s Chifley Sports Reserve over the past 12 months. The additions are part...
Nov 26, 2016
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Gold Coast Council looks for operators of Commercial Aquatic Recreational Activities
The City of Gold Coast is to issue an ‘Invitation to Offer’ for the Operation of Commercial Aquatic Recreational Activities on Council controlled sites. Following the success of...
Nov 24, 2016
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YMCA appointed to manage the Fleurieu Aquatic Centre
Following a national tender process, the Fleurieu Regional Aquatic Centre Authority (FRACA) has appointed YMCA South Australia to manage the Fleurieu Aquatic Centre which is...
Nov 14, 2016
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Innovative Christchurch playground wins NZRA Outstanding Project Award
Named the recipient of New Zealand Recreation Association (NZRA) 2016 Outstanding Project award, the Tākaro ā Poi/Margaret Mahy Family Playground in Christchurch was recognised...
Nov 13, 2016
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NZRA announces 2016 Award winners
Encompassing the people, places and organisations that enable recreation experiences to occur, the New Zealand Recreation Association (NZRA) has presented its 2016 Awards. The...
Nov 12, 2016
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Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre introduces 'Splashy McSplash Town'
The Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre (PARC) has introduced a new inflatable aquatic playground, lovingly-named Splashy McSplash Town. PARC Centre Manager Simon Beqir said...
Nov 7, 2016
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$63 million green space infrastructure program for Sydney’s inner west
The City of Sydney is investing another $63 million on major projects that it hopes will transform suburbs in the city’s inner west over the next 10 years. Projects include...
Oct 31, 2016
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2016 Parks and Leisure Australia awards recognise member excellence
Parks and Leisure Australia has this week acknowledged excellence among its members with the presentation of its annual Awards of Excellence during its National Conference in...
Oct 26, 2016
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Kidsafe National Playspace Design Awards recognise safe and creative playspaces
Coinciding with National Kidsafe Day, the 2016 Kidsafe National Playspace Design Awards have been presented. Recognising excellence and innovation in the provision of safe,...
Oct 25, 2016
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Community input wanted on Brighton pools plan
The local community is being asked to take part in the next stage of the New Brighton hot salt water pools development. Development Christchurch Limited (DCL), working alongside...
Oct 13, 2016
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Outdoor play essential to healthy childhood development
Playing outdoors with natural found objects is essential for healthy development, according to Nature Play Queensland. Aware of parental concerns over child security that often...
Oct 13, 2016
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Royalties for Regions funding to provide Aflex inflatables in up to 90 WA regional pools
Up to 90 regional pools in Western Australia will be receiving an Aflex inflatable pool toy in time for the summer swimming season, thanks to an allocation of funding from the...
Oct 10, 2016
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