Waiheke Local Board
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.
Remove permit and cost barriers to large community events that use civic spaces to bring the entire community together in celebration.
Ensure communication with all community and sporting groups, supporting them with information about grant opportunities and local board processes.
Replace existing pool with a year-round accessible pool that works for everyone in the community – youth, aged and disabled people.
Support organisations like The Rock and champion new initiatives to provide youth-focused support and activities.
Champion initiatives such as a trades academy and a sustainable technology incubator to create local jobs and opportunities for youth.
Ensure elders can age in place with dignity by providing reliable health services, better transport and suitable housing.
Keep most of the rents for community groups at a minimum to enable them to continue operating.
Reduce the amount of red tape for community events and advocate reviewing traffic management plans that have stifled events.
Support local communities by reducing harm caused by drugs and alcohol.
Remove permit and cost barriers to large community events that use civic spaces to bring the entire community together in celebration.
Ensure communication with all community and sporting groups, supporting them with information about grant opportunities and local board processes.
Replace existing pool with a year-round accessible pool that works for everyone in the community – youth, aged and disabled people.
Support organisations like The Rock and champion new initiatives to provide youth-focused support and activities.
Champion initiatives such as a trades academy and a sustainable technology incubator to create local jobs and opportunities for youth.
Ensure elders can age in place with dignity by providing reliable health services, better transport and suitable housing.
Keep most of the rents for community groups at a minimum to enable them to continue operating.
Reduce the amount of red tape for community events and advocate reviewing traffic management plans that have stifled events.
Support local communities by reducing harm caused by drugs and alcohol.
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