Mayor of Wellington
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.
Maintain public facilities such as sports facilities, parks, pools, museums, libraries and community halls.
Improve the liquor licensing process in terms of timeframe, transparency and overall efficiency.
Support community events such as art festivals, music festivals, cultural festivals and more.
Protect community facilities that have been threatened, such as Khandallah Pool, Begonia House and Karori Event Centre, with no cuts to library or pool hours.
Prioritise the Kilbirnie Park master plan and Tawa Anchor Project with further projects to be identified following community consultation.
Encourage more festivals, shows and events to boost the economy and make Wellington more vibrant by working with business and the arts community.
Relocate the Tawa Community Center to Karori and the Karori Community Center to Tawa.
Conduct public conga lines on a regular basis to improve morale. These will be optional but non-attendance will result in severe penalties.
Convert every sporting facility into a curling arena because why not.
Create rainwater tanks and solar hot water heaters for swimming pools because rewilding will impact services. Hanga ipu wai, te wai rā hoki.
No new liquor licences. However, make an exception for entirely home brew operations. Kāti te aheitanga mō ngā kamupene waipiro.
Maintain and improve core community facilities like parks, pools, libraries and halls so they are safe, accessible and well used.
Support local arts, culture and events that bring people together, showcase Wellington talent and strengthen community pride.
Ensure sporting facilities are well maintained and accessible, encouraging participation and healthy lifestyles across the city.
Maintain funding for public pools, libraries and facilities and require decisions to reinvest in existing assets to pass a value for money test.
Lead safety in city programmes to address the root drivers of Wellington's sexual and physical assault issues.
Take advantage of the Golden Mile project to transform Courtenay Place into a fun and safe, humming hospitality and party sector.
Maintain public facilities such as sports facilities, parks, pools, museums, libraries and community halls.
Improve the liquor licensing process in terms of timeframe, transparency and overall efficiency.
Support community events such as art festivals, music festivals, cultural festivals and more.
Protect community facilities that have been threatened, such as Khandallah Pool, Begonia House and Karori Event Centre, with no cuts to library or pool hours.
Prioritise the Kilbirnie Park master plan and Tawa Anchor Project with further projects to be identified following community consultation.
Encourage more festivals, shows and events to boost the economy and make Wellington more vibrant by working with business and the arts community.
Relocate the Tawa Community Center to Karori and the Karori Community Center to Tawa.
Conduct public conga lines on a regular basis to improve morale. These will be optional but non-attendance will result in severe penalties.
Convert every sporting facility into a curling arena because why not.
Create rainwater tanks and solar hot water heaters for swimming pools because rewilding will impact services. Hanga ipu wai, te wai rā hoki.
No new liquor licences. However, make an exception for entirely home brew operations. Kāti te aheitanga mō ngā kamupene waipiro.
Maintain and improve core community facilities like parks, pools, libraries and halls so they are safe, accessible and well used.
Support local arts, culture and events that bring people together, showcase Wellington talent and strengthen community pride.
Ensure sporting facilities are well maintained and accessible, encouraging participation and healthy lifestyles across the city.
Maintain funding for public pools, libraries and facilities and require decisions to reinvest in existing assets to pass a value for money test.
Lead safety in city programmes to address the root drivers of Wellington's sexual and physical assault issues.
Take advantage of the Golden Mile project to transform Courtenay Place into a fun and safe, humming hospitality and party sector.
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