Mayor of Upper Hutt
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.
Continue to maintain spending on sporting and recreational infrastructure.
Look at re-establishing an event fund.
Maintain commitment to Whirinaki and libraries.
Foster and develop community facilities and events where people can connect with each other, look out for each other and enjoy our spaces.
Support a vibrant arts and creativity scene that is accessible for everyone and ensure that everyone has access to safe spaces to work and play.
Develop a multicultural strategy for Upper Hutt and ensure there is equity of access to nutritious food for every resident and visitor.
Fund investment in facilities like parks, pools, museums, libraries and community halls to support a healthy and caring community.
Support a wide range of cultural events and initiatives that celebrate the city's diversity.
Regulate the number and location of liquor and vaping outlets across the city.
Better utilise existing facilities for community use.
Promote Upper Hutt as a place where you can do it all in a day – visit breweries, shop, eat out, visit the gallery and connect with nature.
Investigate turning part of an existing council-owned park into a dog park.
Continue to maintain spending on sporting and recreational infrastructure.
Look at re-establishing an event fund.
Maintain commitment to Whirinaki and libraries.
Foster and develop community facilities and events where people can connect with each other, look out for each other and enjoy our spaces.
Support a vibrant arts and creativity scene that is accessible for everyone and ensure that everyone has access to safe spaces to work and play.
Develop a multicultural strategy for Upper Hutt and ensure there is equity of access to nutritious food for every resident and visitor.
Fund investment in facilities like parks, pools, museums, libraries and community halls to support a healthy and caring community.
Support a wide range of cultural events and initiatives that celebrate the city's diversity.
Regulate the number and location of liquor and vaping outlets across the city.
Better utilise existing facilities for community use.
Promote Upper Hutt as a place where you can do it all in a day – visit breweries, shop, eat out, visit the gallery and connect with nature.
Investigate turning part of an existing council-owned park into a dog park.
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