News: Recreation
St Patrick's Square Wins Supreme Award
Auckland's popular urban oasis, St Patrick's Square, has won the George Malcolm Supreme Award at the 2010 New Zealand Institute of Landscape Architects Awards. Awarded to Boffa...
Apr 30, 2010
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New Zealand Football surplus a step to sustainability
New Zealand Football's recent on field success has been matched by its financial performance with the governing body announcing a $1.35 million surplus for 2009 at the sport's...
Apr 29, 2010
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Smart Card for NZSki Resorts
NZSki, the company that operates Coronet Peak, Mount Hutt and The Remarkables ski fields, is introducing a smart card called MyPass that enables guests to access lifts, hire...
Apr 27, 2010
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Ceremonial walk opened at Perth's Kings Park
Western Australian Environment Minister Donna Faragher yesterday officially opened the new Kings Park Ceremonial Walk as part of a major $5.85 million upgrade to the State's top...
Apr 22, 2010
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Healthier local and regional communities
The Australian Federal Government has announced the first 12 Local Government Areas that will receive funding under its $72 million Healthy Communities Initiative. The grants...
Apr 20, 2010
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Children's Input to Sydney Playground
Playground equipment voted for by youngsters has been included in the City of Sydney's new state of the art playground in Victoria Park. Children (through their parents and...
Apr 19, 2010
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Play
Heart Foundation slams council 'sweat taxes'
The Heart Foundation says council moves to charge outdoor personal trainers higher fees is a shot in the arm for obesity. The City of Stirling in Western Australia has joined...
Apr 19, 2010
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July Completion for Evans Head Aquatic Centre
The new Evans Head Aquatic Centre on NSW Far North Coast is set to open in July. When complete, the new facility will feature a 25-metre swimming pool; a children's wading pool;...
Apr 16, 2010
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Parks a key to physical activity
Public parks and recreation amenities play an important role in facilitating physical activity especially in low income communities, according to visiting United States academic...
Apr 16, 2010
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Convention to bring together youth-led organisations
Federal Minister for Youth Kate Ellis today announced that the Rudd Government will fund a convention for Australia's youth-led organisations to share and build their expertise....
Apr 14, 2010
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Air race action returns to Perth
Hundreds of thousands of spectators are expected to gather on the South Perth Foreshore this weekend as the Red Bull Air Race returns to the sky over the Swan River. Western...
Apr 14, 2010
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Gould: Learning to swim in rivers, lakes will save lives
Swimming legend Shane Gould believes that swimming lessons for high school students should take place in lakes and rivers to reduce the number of people who drown in them. The...
Apr 12, 2010
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Wellington Invites Public Input on Leisure Facilities
Wellington City Council is to review its future policy future decisions about its libraries, pools, recreation and community centres and halls. In a just launched public...
Apr 9, 2010
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Heart Foundation Local Government Awards
Entries for the 2010 Heart Foundation Local Government Awards are now open. The awards seek to recognise councils that may be leading the way in creating healthy communities;...
Apr 9, 2010
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Fitness Tariff Judgment Due on 17th May
The Copyright Tribunal has advised Fitness Australia that it will deliver judgment on the Phonographic Performance Company of Australia (PPCA)'s proposed revision to the Fitness...
Apr 8, 2010
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Vodafone fast-tracks adventure race company to the world
Maximum Adventure last weekend had the opportunity to compete on a level playing field with some of the largest, multi-national corporations across the globe after winning a...
Apr 8, 2010
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Boost for WA's 5,000 sport and recreation clubs
More than 5,000 sport and recreation clubs in Western Australia will benefit from a new website dedicated to making the life of the club volunteer easier. Western Australiaâs...
Apr 7, 2010
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City Council agrees Adelaide Aquatic Centre renovations
The Adelaide City Council has voted to renovate its Adelaide Aquatic Centre. The Council backed a report recommending a staged redevelopment of the North Adelaide facility as...
Apr 6, 2010
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Drownings Mark Tragic Easter
Ocean drownings in NSW and Victoria have marked the holiday weekend. Two brothers watched their father drown as he tried to save them from rough surf in Victoria's far...
Apr 6, 2010
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Hughes to head OAMPS Leisure Services
Rod Hughes, currently a senior leader at OAMPS Insurance Brokers, is to take up a new role as OAMPS' National Manager of Sport, Recreation and Hospitality. Hughes holds a strong...
Apr 2, 2010
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Smart Connection Company launches training arm
Sport and recreation consultancy, Smart Connection has established a dedicated training arm, Smart Connection Training. Smart Connection Training (SCT) is a Registered Training...
Apr 1, 2010
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Safety fears hit Collingwood pool roof
The indoor pool at the City of Yarra's Collingwood Leisure Centre will be off limits for two years as a result of an unsafe roof structure forcing its closure. Yarra Council has...
Apr 1, 2010
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New Outdoor Recreation Investment Approach
Peter Miskimmin, Chief Executive of New Zealand sport and recreation agency SPARC has announced an extra $500,000 and a new contestable approach for SPARC's investment in...
Apr 1, 2010
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Environment
Copeton Dam water slide to close down after 20 years
The upcoming school holidays will mark the end of an era at Copeton Dam Recreation Park, as the popular water slide closes for the final time. The water slide at the Copeton...
Mar 31, 2010
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