Recreation Aotearoa names Michele Frey as new Chair

March 24, 2022

Parks / Play / Recreation /

Recreation Aotearoa ha announced that Michele Frey, Director - Liveable Communities at Gisborne District Council, has taken on the role of Chair of the Association, replacing Mark Bowater.

Commenting on her role to lead the way for recreation across New Zealand, Frey advised “for those who don't know me, I am a parks and recreation fanatic, formerly involved in the consulting world, but now based in Tairāwhiti, Gisborne as the Director Liveable Communities with Gisborne District Council.

“Those who know me, know I don’t do things by halves. I love recreation with my passion in recent years being multisport including the ultimate, Godzone Pure in 2021. But more recently the birth of my son Luca has really added a whole new dimension to my world.”

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26th June 2021 - Recreation Aotearoa Chief Executive recognised with leadership award

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5th September 2019 - Recreation Aotearoa Aquatics Awards presented to New Zealand’s Top Lifeguards

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10th July 2019 - Recreation Aotearoa funding promotes diversity and inclusion in Outdoor Recreation

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31st May 2019 - Recreation Aotearoa welcomes increased funding for sport and physical activity

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