Recreation and Leisure

Ideas for recreation and leisure activities – contact us if there are others online we could link to.

Probus
An outline of what the Probus fellowship for retired people is, and stands for. For information about Probus in your community, contact your local Citizens’ Advice Bureau.

Provided by Rotary, an organization of business and professional leaders united worldwide who provide humanitarian service.

Recognised National Recreation Organisations
Contact details for recreation organisations throughout New Zealand that are recognised by SPARC.

Provided by SPARC (Sport and Recreation New Zealand), an organisation dedicated to getting New Zealanders moving, including everything from supporting elite athletes to getting out into local communities and encouraging people to get active.

Masters Games
Details about this multi-sport event that offers "mature" participants the opportunity to interact with each other in a range of sporting and social activities.

Provided by NZ Masters Games, website for this multi-sport event.

Find out what's available for older people at your public library
Contact details and websites for public libraries throughout New Zealand.

Provided by www.GOVT.nz, a website helping you find information and services provided by New Zealand government organisations, your local council and some community organisations. Managed and maintained by the State Services Commission, a New Zealand government department.

OldFriends
Website helping you to create a profile, store it on the site, and search for old friends and workmates.

Provided by Oldfriends, a trademe website helping to put you in touch with old friends and workmates.

Senior-friendly tours
Group tours for older people.

Provided by SeniorLink, a site for senior citizens, providing information at no charge to individuals and community groups.

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