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Tuesday
Feb072012

SPARC completes transition to Sport New Zealand

New Zealand Sport and Recreation Agency SPARC has completed the change of its name to Sport New Zealand (Sport NZ). The change, first announced by New Zealand Sport and Recreation Minister Murray McCully ... Read full news article

Source: Australasian Leisure Management

Tuesday
Jan312012

SPARC launches sport and recreation knowledge library 

The New Zealand Government's sport and recreation agency SPARC has launched a new Sport and Recreation Knowledge Library ('the Knowledge Library') for all those working or interested in sport and recreation in New Zealand ... Read full news article

Source: Australasian Leisure Management

Tuesday
Dec202011

7,500 responses to Aus/NZ 2012 Fitness Survey

Since going live on 1st December, the 2012 Australian & New Zealand Fitness Industry Survey has already attracted 7,500 industry responses ... Read full news article

Source: Australasian Leisure Management

Tuesday
Dec132011

Focus on good manners in the gym

A range of industry operators and media have been highlighting issues of 'gym etiquette' over recent weeks with the North Melbourne Recreation Centre ... Read full news article

Source: Australasian Leisure Management

Tuesday
Dec062011

Excellence recognised at New Zealand Fitness Awards

The annual event, recognising excellence in the exercise and fitness industry, attracted entries from around New Zealand, from aerobics instructors and Personal Trainers, through to community based health programmes, and boot camp style training programmes ... Read full news article

Source: Australasian Leisure Management

Tuesday
Nov292011

Online tools help Manukau Leisure's Community Gyms provide 'inclusive fitness'

With seven gyms operating across Manukau, from Mangere to Half Moon Bay, Manukau Leisure is the picture of a busy and successful Council business. After many years of providing fitness facilities to the local community, memberships across the seven gyms is continuing to grow ... Read full news article

Source: Australasian Leisure Management

Tuesday
Nov222011

New Zealand recognises recreation industry leaders

The New Zealand Recreation Association (NZRA) has announced the winners of its annual industry awards. Presented at the annual NZRA Conference Gala Dinner in Dunedin, the recipients were recognised for their outstanding contribution to the parks and recreation industry ... Read full news article

Source: Australasian Leisure Management

Tuesday
Nov152011

Boxing for fitness: a rising fitness phenomenon

Over the years 'Boxing for Fitness' has experienced many cultural changes in the health and fitness industry. While at times lying dormant and on the brink of extinction Boxing for Fitness has managed to pave the way for many group exercise revolutions such as Boot Camp, Tai Box, and freestyle circuit classes ... Read full news article

Source: Australasian Leisure Management