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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.

View the Outdoor Recreation Strategy 2009-15