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Expo News
Save the date now as with these awesome new features at the 2011 Expo, you don't want to miss out on the fun...
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The Recreation Expo Do-Athlon - This is a parent & child team event is based on the motto 'You can DO it!'
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The Ultimate Camp Cooking Competition - demos, competitions and celebrities; you will be amazed by the gourmet meals prepared on a camp cooker!
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The Entertainment Stage - this will be home to The Ultimate Camp Cooking Competition, guest speakers, live music and more...
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The Assault Course - participation is the name of the game... climb over and crawl under obstacles as you make your way around the course.
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Lucky Dip Competition - visitors to the Expo will be given the chance to draw from the lucky dip barrel at the event entrance to see if they are an instant winner.
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Use the links in this newsletter to share your tips and if we publish your ideas in a future newsletter you will WIN 2 TICKETS to the Expo.
Deal of the month...
Seychelle Water Filters - 25% off plus free shipping to the Canterbury area Click here for info
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The end of an era for Canoe & Outdoor World...
Sadly, Canoe & Outdoor World will not be at the Expo this year. Following the recent earthquakes, the business is closing down. There will however be a Clearance Sale running through to Easter. Christchurch’s best stocked specialist kayak store will be selling multisport, whitewater, sea kayaks and sit-on-tops, clothing, paddles and accessories all to clear. Massive discounts, some item at less than cost. Ex-demonstrator boats and equipment also included.
Open 9 to 5.30 Mon to Fri and 10 to 4 Sat. Unit 4, 7 Pilgrim Place (behind Dennys off Moorehouse Ave).
The Recreation Expo team have enjoyed working with Canoe & Outdoor World and we wish their team the best for their next adventure! |
In This Issue
Click the links below to learn more about what these exhibitors have to offer:
NZ Paddle Company
Ultimate Hikes
The Hermitage
Back Country Cuisine
Seychelle
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Respect
Technology glitch at work! Click here to read May's Respect
Our Strong Christchurch! The Recreation Expo team are proud to be part of the Christchurch community. The last month has been filled with so many emotions; uncertainty in what the future holds, followed by optimism at the prospect of what is possible as we rebuild our city, heartbreak and loss, followed by courageous stories of survival and the generosity of strangers. But what has stood out the most is the passion of our people to help each other and the reminder that friends and family make the world go round - not money or material things! So as you move forward in your journey remember to make time for the people in your life and make time for recreation; enjoy it alone to clear your mind or with others to share life - either way Get Out There Christchurch... we respect you!!
Tell us on Facebook who you Respect and why!
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Rise Up!
Click on Bob to check out this great video focusing on the rebuilding of Christchurch!
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Recommend
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We love the kiwi ingenuity behind the world's best stand up paddleboard... Red Air!
Over the summer months you will have no doubt seen people riding stand-up paddleboards; in the surf, on the lake or in the river - this sport is fast becoming a favourite for families and adventure seekers. There are of course several brands available in the marketplace but the Recreation Expo team recommend the Red Air boards available from the NZ Paddle Company - and here's why!
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They are the toughest paddleboards on the market; you can literally bounce them over rocks and debris without being worried about them ripping and deflating!
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They inflate to high pressure within 3-4 minutes using a hand pump; fully inflated they rival even a solid board.
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They are incredibly versatile; they are suitable for cruising, racing, surfing (big & small waves), kite surfing, river running, kayaking, fishing & family fun!
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They roll-up and store away in a bag when not in use; perfect for the car, boat or campervan.
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They have been developed using Kiwi riders, in Kiwi conditions, so you know they will be perfect for your Kiwi adventure.
We are delighted that these great Red Air paddleboards will be available again this year from the NZ Paddle Company stand at the Expo!!
Tell us on Facebook what recreational product you Recommend and why!
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Stand Up!
Be an instant winner!
Just by coming to the Expo you could win 1 of 15 free standup paddleboarding taster sessions!
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Recreate
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Some of the most scenic parts of NZ are only accessible on foot... so it is little wonder that tramping (aka hiking) is one of the most popular recreational activities in NZ.
If this is not a good enough reason to Get Out There here are 5 more...
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There are lots of tramping clubs in NZ; so you can make friends while you walk.
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There are trails suitable for all fitness levels, they vary in length and in terrain, so everyone can do it.
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Many of the best trails in NZ are maintained by the Department of Conservation, so you know they are clear, clean and safe.
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Tramping huts are an iconic part of NZ heritage and the best way to see them is to walk there.
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The photos and stories you will tell of your adventures will be the envy of your mates!
Tell us on Facebook what your favourite Recreational activity is and why! |
Lace Up!
Pull on your tramping boots and head outdoors ...
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Retreat
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What is your Iconic Kiwi Adventure? Imagine clean fresh mountain air, clear blue skies, snowy peaks and an endless array of activities ... get away from it all and retreat to the Aoraki Mt Cook National Park, just 4-hours drive from Christchurch.
You can enjoy 4WD safaris, boating on the glacier lakes, horse treks, fishing, scenic flights with snow landings and some of NZ's best walks & hikes. And with winter approaching why not take a guided ski adventure onto New Zealand's longest glacier; the Tasman! This place has it all...
The Hermitage Aoraki Mt Cook has a range of accommodation options; so check it out and start planning your next retreat today!
We are excited to announce that Aoraki Mt Cook region will be represented again at the Expo by Iconic Kiwi Adventures.
Tell us on Facebook where you like to Retreat to and why!
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Climb Up!
Did you know that Aoraki Mt Cook is the highest mountain in NZ at 3754 metres? Did you also know that it is one of 27 mountains in the stunning Southern Alps that reach over 3050 metres?
Imagine the view from the top!!
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Refuel
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Eating right is the secret to keeping your energy levels up so your adventures can last longer... nutritional bars, energy gels and the likes are great when you are on the go but when you stop to enjoy the view the tummy craves something more substantial. The Recreation Expo team love to dine on Back Country Cuisine when they are camping and tramping!
Made from real food products the Back Country Cuisine range of freeze dried meals are delicious and nutritious! The range is extensive so there is something for all tastes - even a dessert range if you really want to treat yourself!
The freeze-dried process makes the meals lightweight, so you don't have to lug heavy cans of food with you and it also gives food a long shelf life, making these meals the perfect addition to your tramping and camping pack.
We are excited to announce that Back Country Foods will be returning to the Expo again this year!
Tell us on Facebook how you like to Refuel and why!
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Eat Up!
Enjoy gourmet meals in minutes; all you need is your favourite Back Country Cuisine meal and boiling water ... then sit back relax, enjoy the view and reminisce about your days adventures!!
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Recovery
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Are you to cool to stretch? Making sure that you have an adequate recovery plan is essential to reducing post-exercise pain and it ensures that you are able to bounce-back quickly.
Exercise will cause the muscles you work to tighten up, so it is important to spend some time stretching muscles back to their resting length. Recovery stretching promotes the circulation of cleansing blood through the entire length of the muscles. It helps to minimise loss of flexibility following repeated exercise and - very importantly - it reduces the muscle soreness you may experience in the two days following your adventure.
No matter what the adventure if you are upright and using your arms you will experience some fatigue and tightening of the muscles in your neck and triceps - the amount depends on how hard and how long you push yourself ... so do some recovery stretches for these muscles!
Tell us on Facebook how you like to Recover and why!
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Reach Up!
Try these stretches
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Results
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Do you have a fitness goal? Getting results is about taking action and having a clearly defined goal.
Establishing a fitness goals is the first step towards achieving it. And being specific about what you want is the secret to success. Does this sound like you? ... "I want to lose weight so I can keep up with the kids". While this is a great goal and one that is well worth achieving, you may find that it is hard for you to make any progress because it is not specific enough.
Try restating your goal with quantifiable details - how much weight do you want to lose? Over what period of time? What activity will you enjoy with the kids once you have achieved your goal? Knowing this information makes you accountable and helps you to create a positive visual image of yourself celebrating your success with your kids ... make sure you visualise this 'happy place' everyday and you will start to see results!
Tell us on Facebook how you get Results!
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Reflect
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Capture the action of your adventures with a fast shutter speed; take lots of photos and delete the ones you don't want later. Use your view-finder instead of the LCD screen to compose photos, as this will allow your camera to capture more frames over a shorter period of time, by removing the time needed to show the review after each shot!
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Replay
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Staying safe during our adventures is important and there are lots of gadgets designed to assist with this; we will profile them in future editions but first the Recreation Expo team want to make sure that you know a few key things before you head off into the wilderness!
Click here to watch a short video that will help you to plan for a safe and enjoyable adventure.
Tell us on Facebook what gadgets you use in your adventures and why!
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Recruit
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LandSAR is the national volunteer organisation providing Land Search & Rescue Services in NZ. Click here to learn how you can help them!
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Recycle
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Are you in Christchurch and sick of having to boil your water before drinking? Seychelle have the perfect solution.
Seychelle has a range of products, from travelling bottles to water pumps for families in emergency situations. Their products negate the need to store water if you have access to a supply to fresh water eg: tap water, rivers and lakes, they filter water instantly.
Water Filters have also launched a new Stainless Steel bottle called Fill2Pure, they have a wide range of water filters for home, outdoors, travel and emergency use. Their filters remove 99.99% of all tastes, smells, chemicals, biologicals and viruses and diseases. You do not need to boil water before drinking if you are using their filters. Seychelle is a US Technology which is widely tested both in the field and in the lab. Visit their website for more information - www.filterbottle.co.nz or free phone 0800 000 707.
Cheers Seychelle!
They have very kindly offered our Canterbury readers a 25% discount on all online orders from the Seychelle and Fill2pure water filter ranges PLUS free shipping until 30 April!
Click here to view the range and order online.
The discount code required at the checkout is CHCHQUAKE
Tell us on Facebook how you Recycle in your adventures and why!
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Drink Up!
Special Deal...
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Repack
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Going away? Want to get more use out of your chilly bin? Here are 3 top tips we have found to share.
1. Have two chilly bins; one for storage to be opened only once per day and the other for frequent use items.
2. Wrap frozen meat tight in paper and place into a rubbish bag that goes onto a bed of ice. Then another bag of ice is scattered on top. The meat stays really chilled and will take up to 3 days to thaw.
3. If you can source flake ice it is far better than frozen water blocks as it packs firm around the food packs and lasts longer.
Tell us on Facebook what your favourite packing tip is and why!
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Read
We are reading... 202 Great Walks click the cover to learn more...
Let's Go Camping click the cover to learn more...
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Resolution
 We don't stop hiking because we grow old; we grow old because we stop hiking - Finis Mitchell
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