News: Recreation
Leisure and the Federal election
With the 2016 Federal election campaign being both longer, and more sober, than its 2013 forbear, commitments relating to leisure have been more considered in the lead in to the 2nd July…
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Recreation and tourism industry groups concern over New Zealand Government’s cuts
The New Zealand Recreation Association (NZRA) has expressed concern about cuts to recreation and conservation in the New Zealand Government’s 2016/17 budget, expressing fears that the…
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New Zealand budget backs elite sport and tourism, cuts funds for conservation and recreation
The New Zealand Government's 2016/17 budget has been mixed for leisure, with additional funds for elite sport and tourism, much of which has already announced in recent weeks, while…
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Victorian Government moves to drought proof community sport and recreation
The Victorian Government has announced the first projects to receive funding under the $3 million Community Sport and Recreation Program for drought affected communities across…
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New Cannon Hill links to be Brisbane’s first new public golf course in 70 years
A former tip site in the Brisbane suburb of Cannon Hill will be the site of the first new public golf course in Brisbane in more than 70 years. Set to open by 2018, Brisbane City Council…
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NSW sporting fields to be revitalised with organic waste
Environmental consultancy AgEnviro Solutions has been awarded $350,000 under the NSW Government's Organic Markets Development Grants Program to utilise compost made from organic and…
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Leading landscape architect Thomas Woltz completes speaker line up for NZRA National Conference
With less than one month left until the New Zealand Recreation Association (NZRA) 2015 National Conference, the programme is now finalised with the addition of world-famous American…
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15-year research project reveals the essence of happiness
The secret to happiness is a result of three simple factors – good personal relationships, financial security and a sense of purpose in life - according to newly released research…
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