News: Safety
Outdoor sector a key part of New Zealand’s tourism branding
With peak Outdoors New Zealand and the adventure tourism sector each having faced challenges over the past year, Outdoors NZ Chair Josie Ogden-Schroeder has spoken of the...
Nov 16, 2014
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Unique pop-up pool program teaches school children how to swim
As part of a unique program taking pools to New Zealand’s schools, Waterco Ltd is playing a vital role with the provision of its new Hydroxypure chlorine-free sanitisation...
Nov 13, 2014
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Aquatics
Ecoline launches tree-based rollercoaster zip line
Adventure tourism operator Ecoline is set to unveil EcoZip, the world's longest tree-based rollercoaster zip line, to an international audience at next week's International...
Nov 13, 2014
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Brand relaunch marks new era for Swim Australia
Swim Australia - the learn-to-swim experts and national swim school authority - has re-positioned its branding, launching a new-look logo and emphasising its mission for...
Nov 12, 2014
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New Zealand’s original zip-lining company celebrates fifth anniversary
Pioneering eco-tourism company Ziptrek Ecotours is celebrating five successful years in business as New Zealand’s first zipline tour operator. The multi award-winning company...
Nov 11, 2014
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Supplier Directory Profile: Rhinoplay, fun and safe play
Rhinoplay offers playground equipment that is safe, durable, and most importantly fun. The Sydney-based company specialises in creating unique indoor playgrounds for play...
Nov 11, 2014
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Outdoors New Zealand honours industry achievements and memories
Outdoors New Zealand has honoured organisations and individuals who have achieved high respect and regard from their peers over the past year and beyond. The awards paid special...
Nov 11, 2014
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Environment
Saltwater crocodile shot in Lake Kununurra
A saltwater crocodile has been destroyed after a four-month operation to trap and remove it from Lake Kununurra in Western Australia's Kimberley region. Staff from the Western...
Nov 10, 2014
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Environment
Alcohol-fuelled assaults - what should a hospitality provider do?
Tourism and leisure industry lawyer Anthony J Cordato explains that if a guest or patron suffers serious injury from an assault at a function, they are likely to ‘follow the...
Nov 10, 2014
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Venues
New Zealand adventure tourism operators warned to shape up or pay crippling fines
While WorkSafe New Zealand has given adventure tourism operators a short extension to a deadline requiring them to be registered under new Adventure Activities Regulations,...
Nov 6, 2014
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Four injured after inflatable castle goes airborne
Four teenagers have been hospitalised as a result of injuries sustained when strong winds flipped over a jumping castle near Geelong last Saturday (1st November). Wind lifted...
Nov 6, 2014
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Football codes the leading cause of hospitalised sports injury
More people are taken to hospital for injuries sustained playing Australian rules and football (soccer) than other sports, according to a new report from the Australian...
Nov 4, 2014
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Off Road Adventures marks 25 years as adventure tourism pioneers
Pioneering adventure tourism company Off Road Adventures Queenstown reaches a momentous landmark this month with the celebration of its 25th anniversary. The Queenstown-based...
Nov 3, 2014
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Victorian and WA events highlight importance of water safety
Upcoming events in both Victoria and Western Australia will be aiming to promote water safety messages to the public. In Western Australia, Royal Life Saving Day on 7th November...
Oct 30, 2014
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A Current Affair to focus on injuries at trampoline arenas
The Nine Network's A Current Affair is to tonight (30th October) include a feature focusing on trampoline arenas - apparently investigating injuries in centres and the risk of...
Oct 30, 2014
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Uncertainty surrounds future of inflatable play standard
Launched with considerable fanfare back in 2012, the interim Australian standard for aquatic and waterborne inflatables expired recently, with Standards Australia apparently...
Oct 28, 2014
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Waterparks
AJ Hackett takes on Auckland Sky Tower’s SkyJump and SkyWalk attractions
SkyCity Auckland has announced that Hackett Bungy New Zealand is to take over the operation of the Sky Tower’s SkyJump and SkyWalk adventure tourism activities. Attracting more...
Oct 28, 2014
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Subiaco recreation centre to reopen after asbestos scare
Eight months after its closure following asbestos fibres being found in its roof, the Lords Recreation Centre in the Perth suburb of Subiaco is set to reopen. Closed in March,...
Oct 27, 2014
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Semaphore Foreshore Playground offers climbing with a difference
The City of Port Adelaide Enfield’s new Semaphore Foreshore Playground offers a series of innovative climbing challenges. Sited on the Gulf St Vincent shoreline along one of...
Oct 27, 2014
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Plans revealed for Christchurch adventure park
Canadian developers are seeking resource consents to build a $22 million adventure tourism park in Christchurch’s Port Hills. The park will include more than 100 kilometres of...
Oct 26, 2014
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Fire causes $1 million worth of damage at Next Generation club in Perth's Kings Park
A fire has caused extensive damage to a day spa connected to the Next Generation Kings Park fitness club in Perth. The blaze apparently started in a spa pump at the Escape Day...
Oct 24, 2014
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Aquatics and Recreation Victoria to offer Swim Australia Teacher training
Aquatics and Recreation Victoria (ARV) has announced a partnership with the Australian Swimming Teachers and Coaches Association (ASCTA) to deliver the range of Swim Australia™...
Oct 23, 2014
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OPC Rebrand puts Sir Edmund Hillary’s name back in the spotlight
The outdoor education centre originally named after Sir Edmund Hillary, has put the name of New Zealand's most famous explorer back at heart of its brand. The Sir Edmund Hillary...
Oct 23, 2014
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Melbourne Zoo Growing Wild area wins Kidsafe design award
The Kidsafe National Playspace Design Awards have recognised the Growing Wild area at Melbourne Zoo. The $3.8 million Growing Wild project, which took three years to build,...
Oct 21, 2014
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