2 April 2014
Invercargill centre stage for parks and recreation seminar
Park and recreation professionals have descended on Invercargill’s Civic Theatre today for Green Pavlova – a two and a
half day seminar for people working in the parks and open spaces industry.
The seminar has been organised by the New Zealand Recreation Association (NZRA), which aims to raise awareness of the
value of recreation and sport and build capability in the New Zealand recreation sector
NZRA CEO Andrew Leslie said the event included an impressive line-up of speakers who would cover exciting topics such as
the impact of eco-tourism on Stewart Island.
“People have come from across New Zealand to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing the industry and to find
out more about the innovative approaches to parks and open spaces management in Invercargill. This is a great chance for
us to expand on the collective knowledge and skills of the industry,” Mr Leslie said.
Key themes being discussed at the seminar include best practice management of premier parks and gardens, the value
provided by parks and open spaces, leadership, and parks management for the future.
Mr Leslie said the seminar audience included more than 50 reserves managers, operational staff, contractors, arborists
and future sector leaders from across New Zealand.
The group would also participate in field trips to Stadium Southland, as well as Queens Park and Sandy Point Domain, two
of the city’s most impressive outdoor spaces, Mr Leslie said.
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