Palmerston North City Council

Design an affordable plan for rebuilding our earthquake-prone library and museum that might include creating a public-private partnership.

Look at more affordable ways of delivering events, such as not spending the full $120,000 on New Year's in the Square that we budget.

Support the development of the new Arena 5 to bring sports events into our community and support economic growth.

Ensure that Palmerston North is a vibrant community where access to cultural and sporting facilities can be shared by all.

Ensure that council events are accessible and able to accommodate all in the community.

Continue to provide safe and accessible recreation areas, parks and walkways for the enjoyment of all.

Keep parks, pools, libraries and halls open and maintained by cutting wasteful spending and using private partnerships, not higher rates.

Support community events that deliver real value and economic return, not council vanity projects funded by endless rate hikes.

Improve sporting facilities through smart public and private partnerships, making them affordable without piling costs onto ratepayers.

Complete the riverside shared path from Palmy to Ashhurst and advocate for repurposing the Gorge Road for adventure recreation.

Increase community access to Arena and other key facilities where there is both community and commercial use, community first.

Invest in fit-for-purpose community facilities and services, bringing library and museum facilities to an earthquake safe standard.

Upgrade public facilities like parks, pools and libraries to promote community wellbeing and inclusive access for all ages.

Support local festivals and events that celebrate diverse cultures, which strengthen community connections.

Ensure liquor licensing balances public safety with social wellbeing, reducing harm and supporting healthier communities.

Continue to maintain current public and community facilities that provide both financial and non-financial benefit to the city.

Ensure community event funding is targeted and delivers a return for the city commensurate with the investment made.

Ensure that community facilities are properly funded and maintained by council and available to all at low cost.

Develop a plan for earthquake strengthening the city library building that allows for continuity of service and improved facilities.

Provide support and funding to community groups to deliver community and cultural festivals at low or no cost to the public.

Continue strong support for large community events and promote more large commercial events as they bring money into local businesses.

Encourage more recreational activities to the CBD and activities to keep people engaged, entertained and having fun in Palmy.

Support arts and community projects with emphasis on projects that bring a strong return on investment and real value to the city and wider community.

Upgrade and maintain public facilities like parks, pools and libraries, ensuring accessibility and safety for every resident and visitor.

Increase funding for grassroots cultural groups so diverse communities can showcase their heritage, traditions and creative expression.

Support local festivals and events that celebrate the city's diversity and bring people together.

Invest in sporting facilities that cater to both grassroots and competitive sport.

Promote local arts and cultural projects through funding partnerships and community grants.

Celebrate the city's history and diversity, cultures and languages through a full programme of events and community activity.

Support the continuing provision of great cultural institutions that meet requirements of the earthquake prone buildings legislation.

Develop the city's reputation for creativity and the arts through collaboration and smart investment, working with partners and sector leads.

Ensure Palmerston North remains a key location for a number of sporting and cultural activities as this adds to the economy.

Ensure liquor licences are dealt with in a timely manner and have agreed timelines in place for completion.

Strengthen existing buildings by planning for future requirements which may include work around co-habitation of new builds.

Ensure responsible liquor licensing that balances business growth with community safety, reducing harm and promoting well-being across Palmerston North.

Expand community events to foster a vibrant, inclusive culture that brings Palmerston North residents together and attracts out-of-town spenders.

Encourage facilities that promote health, well-being and active lifestyles for all ages in Palmerston North.

Value existing council facilities rather than build new aspirational initiatives that are not necessarily what the people of Palmerston want.

Focus on directing council expenditure based on resident priorities.

Invest in existing public facilities, including libraries, museums and community centres, so they remain in good working order for the next 50 years.

Properly uphold policies for funding events and organisations so the process is fair and contestable for all and does not approve 'extras'.

Hold free community events that create vibrancy and excitement for families and residents and make it a fun and exciting place to live.