With the effects of globalization, increases in technology and the

pace of life invade more and more areas of everyday life, and free time

has become an increasing precious and important resource. For those 【M1】_________

pursuing leisure lifestyles deriving from consuming the “riches” of the 【M2】_________

leisure market and for those who are experiencing a shortage of free

time—a “time squeeze” leisure may offer many benefits but also some

costs. For a growing number of people looking forward to abundant 【M3】_________

free time in retirement and for the increasing number of young people

who are experiencing reduced activity levels, and problems of

overweight and reduced fitness, leisure has never been vital for ensuring 【M4】_________

individual and social health and well-being.

At the macro level, the social, cultural, environmental health and

economic significance of leisure and events have been increased in New 【M5】_________

Zealand and around the world. Leisure and events and areas that address

these phenomenon, including play, recreation, the arts, sport, 【M6】_________

festivals, celebrations, health and fitness, outdoor recreation, parks,

entertainment and tourism, are important aspects of modern life and

providing for these are an increasingly significant feature in modern 【M7】_________

economies. They can play a vital part in enhancing social capital

and quality of lives. 【M8】_________

This research theme has been established to get farther knowledge 【M9】_________

and understanding of the ways of leisure and events, and their associated

forms, contributing to individual and social health and well-being,

quality of life and social, cultural, environmental and economic

development. Better knowledge of these broad phenomena will inform

policies to maximize the benefits and minimize the costs associated to the 【M10】________

production and consumption of leisure and events.

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