NZRA National Conference 2013 - Abstracts due 30 April

Sector update: 23 April 2013
NZRA NATIONAL CONFERENCE 2013 - ABSTRACTS DUE 30 APRIL
Theme: He Timatanga - A New Beginning
Dates: 20-22 November 2013 Rotorua

Kia ora

Abstracts are invited for presentations that reflect the theme of the 2013 NZRA National Conference. He Timatanga has been chosen to reflect the fact that there in an impending generational change in the leadership of our industry, with the possibility that new directions and new approaches will emerge. As an association NZRA has recently celebrated 20 years of building networks, capability, standards, and professionalism in the recreation sector and now moves into the next phase of its journey buoyed by its strong legacy and governed by a new Board. In a more light-hearted way, the theme also reflects the fact that 2013 is "Year One" for those of us who survived the predicted end of the world in 2012, based on the Mayan calendar.

The conference this year will run alongside Outdoors New Zealand’s World Outdoors Summit, and invites us to explore recreation "from the front door to the great outdoors".

Key issues to be addressed include:

• Innovative thinking in recreation
• Recreation in Te Ao Maori
• The role of young professionals
• The value of recreation and the outdoors

Guidelines for Abstracts:

• Title of presentation
• Presenter or facilitator - including phone, email and postal address
• Presentation type (eg paper, workshop, panel, field trip etc)
• Outline of presentation in 250 words (maximum)

The closing date for abstracts is 30 April 2013.
Abstracts should be submitted to Andrew Leslie at andrew@nzrecreation.org.nz
Acceptance will be advised by the end of May along with a request for details about requirements for audio-visual equipment and other assistance required.
Nga mihi nui
NZRA

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