Launch of a site dedicated to recreational activities amidst the COVID-19 pandemic
In the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, New Zealand has seen a remarkable display of unity among its citizens. This spirit of camaraderie has inspired the creation of a new interactive website, covid19outdoors.nz, designed to provide clear and consistent guidance on personal outdoor recreation activities during different Alert Levels.
The website, a joint initiative by the New Zealand Mountain Safety Council (MSC), Water Safety NZ, and Recreation Aotearoa, has garnered the support of over 30 national organisations. It aims to bring together multiple organisations to develop a comprehensive website covering a wide variety of personal outdoor recreation activities.
The website is user-friendly, allowing individuals to select their location and pick from a wide-ranging list of recreational activities. Whether you're a walker, a mountain biker, a skier, a hunter, a paddle boarder, a surfer, a cyclist, a camper, or any other outdoor enthusiast, covid19outdoors.nz has got you covered. Currently, the website covers 61 different land and water-based personal outdoor activities.
The activity-specific content of the website has been developed by applying the Government's detailed Alert level framework to the context of each activity. This ensures that users are provided with clear guidance as to whether that particular activity is permitted and if there are any restrictions or important considerations.
Jonty Mills, CEO of Water Safety New Zealand, emphasizes the importance of having all activities in one central location. He states, "The website was created to ensure that people know what is and isn't acceptable forms of personal outdoor recreation as they move through the Alert Levels."
Tracey Prince-Puketapu, Acting CEO of Recreation Aotearoa, considers the website a valuable resource for all New Zealanders. She believes that it is a testament to the strong partnerships in the recreation industry, working together to keep New Zealanders safe and active during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The website was designed to allow for the guidance to be tailored to different regions throughout the country. This is crucial, as if different parts of the country are in different Alert Levels at the same time, the information provided must be relevant, consistent, and accurate.
The Ministry of Health, the Department of Conservation, and the University of Otago in New Zealand participated in the development of the website. Sport NZ provides Government policy guidance, and teams from Mountain Safety Council and Water Safety NZ have worked with sector organizations to create the activity-specific guidance for the website.
In conclusion, the covid19outdoors.nz website is a valuable tool for New Zealanders who wish to stay active and enjoy the outdoors while adhering to the necessary safety measures during the COVID-19 pandemic. Visit covid19outdoors.nz for clear and consistent guidance on outdoor recreation activities during different Alert Levels.
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