

From parks and libraries to museums and art galleries, councils can be a key supporter of sporting, recreational and cultural events that bring communities to life. Community facilities, including sports grounds and town halls, are often owned and run by councils.

From parks and libraries to museums and art galleries, councils can be a key supporter of sporting, recreational and cultural events that bring communities to life. Community facilities, including sports grounds and town halls, are often owned and run by councils.
Upgrade community halls and public spaces so they are safe, accessible and widely used to improve local connection and utility.
Support free or low-cost community events that celebrate diverse cultures and bring people together and uplift social cohesion.
Invest in facilities and programmes that give rangatahi and tamariki more active, positive outlets to promote youth wellbeing through recreation.
Upgrade community halls and public spaces so they are safe, accessible and widely used to improve local connection and utility.
Support free or low-cost community events that celebrate diverse cultures and bring people together and uplift social cohesion.
Invest in facilities and programmes that give rangatahi and tamariki more active, positive outlets to promote youth wellbeing through recreation.
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