Sir Edmund Hillary Outdoor Recreation Council
The Sir Edmund Hillary Outdoor Recreation Council plays a crucial role in advising SPARC on strategic investment decisions relating to outdoor recreation.
Purpose of the Council
One of the key findings of the SPARC outdoor recreation review conducted over 2007/08 was that nearly three quarters of New Zealanders want to increase their overall participation in outdoor recreation.
Among the council’s roles is to provide leadership and advice on:
- Promoting participation in outdoor recreation.
- Developing greater capability in outdoor recreation.
- Decisions on investment in outdoor recreation organisations.
- Developing a strategic sector-wide approach for outdoor recreation.
- Fostering improved collaboration and co-ordinated planning within and between the outdoor recreation sector and other relevant sectors.
- Raising the profile of the positive values and impact of outdoor recreation.
Read the terms of reference for the Council.
Download the Outdoor Recreation Strategy 2009-15 (PDF, 568 KB)
Membership
The Sir Edmund Hillary Outdoor Recreation Council membership has an extensive range of experience in the outdoor recreation sector.
Meeting minutes
Meeting minutes of the Sir Edmund Hillary Outdoor Recreation Council are available for download:
Questions and answers
Read questions and answers on the Sir Edmund Hillary Outdoor Recreation Council.
Contact the Council
Contact the Sir Edmund Hillary Outdoor Recreation Council by emailing hillarycouncil@sparc.org.nz.
Updated | 20 Nov 2009.
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