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Championing the Power of Recreation: See You at the Te Whai Oranga Summit

Oct 2025·3 min read

The value that recreation brings to individuals, whānau and the wider community has never been more important. If you are a Recreation Professional, then you are an important leader in your community, and I hope to see you at the Recreation Aotearoa Te Whai Oranga Summit and Master Class.

Recreation Sport & Leisure Consultancy has been a proud sponsor of the Recreation Conference and now the newly defined Summit for a number of years, as we believe strongly in the value of recreation and the people in our sector. See you there.

From Recreation Aotearoa | Te Whai Oranga

Limited MasterClass spaces, don't miss out. The Recreation Leaders' Summit 2025 is coming to Christchurch, 20-21 November. Over two inspiring days, we'll explore how innovation, inclusion, and impact are shaping the future of recreation in Aotearoa.

As part of the Summit, we're excited to offer a brand-new MasterClass: Planning for Spaces and Places in Challenging Times (Friday 21 November). MasterClass tickets are strictly limited, with fewer seats than the Summit day; once it's full, it's gone. Whether you're attending the full two-day event or just the MasterClass, we recommend securing your spot sooner rather than later.

Tickets are available for the Summit, MasterClass, Awards Dinner, or an all-inclusive package. (Summit tickets include the Awards Dinner.)

Originally published on rslc.nz.

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