Mayor of Waitomo
Recreation and culture
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.
Recreation and culture
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.
Work with communities to maintain and improve parks, pools and public spaces for all ages.
Support locally-led events and festivals that celebrate our district's culture and creativity.
Partner with organisations to improve access to facilities and encourage participation.
Maintain public amenities well.
Work in partnership with others to deliver facilities, as with the Gallagher Recreation Centre involving council, Ministry of Education and the school.
Explore opportunities to increase the use of facilities so costs can be spread across multiple uses.
Assess facilities and compare cost versus income, presenting findings to the public for decision on those not making the cut.
Invest in current community events to draw more visitors and create more local events across the district, boosting local pride.
Preserve, maintain and enhance libraries, pools, sports, recreational and cultural facilities, as they are vital to community wellbeing.
Preserve parks and reserves, as green space is vital and should be preserved for community and urban biodiversity wellbeing.
Find ways to support more arts and cultural events within the district, as these enrich the social fabric of communities.
Work with communities to maintain and improve parks, pools and public spaces for all ages.
Support locally-led events and festivals that celebrate our district's culture and creativity.
Partner with organisations to improve access to facilities and encourage participation.
Maintain public amenities well.
Work in partnership with others to deliver facilities, as with the Gallagher Recreation Centre involving council, Ministry of Education and the school.
Explore opportunities to increase the use of facilities so costs can be spread across multiple uses.
Assess facilities and compare cost versus income, presenting findings to the public for decision on those not making the cut.
Invest in current community events to draw more visitors and create more local events across the district, boosting local pride.
Preserve, maintain and enhance libraries, pools, sports, recreational and cultural facilities, as they are vital to community wellbeing.
Preserve parks and reserves, as green space is vital and should be preserved for community and urban biodiversity wellbeing.
Find ways to support more arts and cultural events within the district, as these enrich the social fabric of communities.
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