Porirua City Council
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.
Modernise the street naming policy to honour Porirua's diverse present and future, not just its colonial past.
Advocate for stronger class 4 rules as pokie machines in Porirua earn close to three times the median income.
Accelerate safety and accessibility improvements to Titahi Bay Beach so everyone can access it safely.
Support the great work of council's parks and facilities teams who week in, week out produce the best of facilities for our people.
Continue supporting community events, like the recent Te Kiwa Nui, with funding or in-kind support.
Support community-led events by enabling local groups to run major events like Waitangi Day and Matariki with council in a supporting role.
Advocate for a community funding connector to support local groups securing outside funding, bringing money into Porirua and easing rates pressure.
Open council assets and make facilities like the arena accessible for rangatahi and the community with low or no cost casual use.
Upgrade parks, pools and community halls to ensure safe, inclusive and accessible spaces for all Porirua residents.
Expand community festivals and cultural events to celebrate Porirua's diversity and strengthen social connections.
Improve sporting facilities and youth programs to encourage active lifestyles and reduce anti-social behaviour.
Modernise the street naming policy to honour Porirua's diverse present and future, not just its colonial past.
Advocate for stronger class 4 rules as pokie machines in Porirua earn close to three times the median income.
Accelerate safety and accessibility improvements to Titahi Bay Beach so everyone can access it safely.
Support the great work of council's parks and facilities teams who week in, week out produce the best of facilities for our people.
Continue supporting community events, like the recent Te Kiwa Nui, with funding or in-kind support.
Support community-led events by enabling local groups to run major events like Waitangi Day and Matariki with council in a supporting role.
Advocate for a community funding connector to support local groups securing outside funding, bringing money into Porirua and easing rates pressure.
Open council assets and make facilities like the arena accessible for rangatahi and the community with low or no cost casual use.
Upgrade parks, pools and community halls to ensure safe, inclusive and accessible spaces for all Porirua residents.
Expand community festivals and cultural events to celebrate Porirua's diversity and strengthen social connections.
Improve sporting facilities and youth programs to encourage active lifestyles and reduce anti-social behaviour.
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