

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.

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.
Create more accessible parks, playgrounds and youth spaces that bring people together.
Champion local arts organisations, festivals and cultural events that showcase diversity and unique West spirit.
Increase investment in libraries, halls and sports facilities including another pool out West to support vibrant, connected communities.
Support arts, culture and heritage groups.
Fund events and community facilities.
Continue to restrict liquor licensing but encourage improved venues.
Continue support for Waitakere arts facilities such as Te Uru Gallery, Upstairs Gallery, West Coast Gallery and Open Studios.
Continue support for the Glen Eden Playhouse Trust and the Going West Festival Trust.
Prevent the proliferation of alcohol stores by preserving the Portage and Licensing Trust's status.
Upgrade parks, libraries and pools with solar shades and free Wi-Fi. Create modern spaces for all ages to connect and thrive.
Triple funding for local festivals such as Māori Matariki, Pasifika Week and youth arts. Celebrate diversity.
Fix crumbling sports fields and simplify liquor rules for cafés. Support active towns with great venues and sensible policies.
Push for a clear plan, funding and timeline to open and maintain walking tracks, requiring regular updates to keep council accountable.
Support West Auckland's vibrant arts sector and the community spaces that showcase creativity and bring people together.
Celebrate and promote cultural diversity through festivals, events, markets, community and iwi initiatives.
Continue to ensure parks, community centres and sports facilities are available and accessible to the public.
Fund and support libraries in their growing importance as community activity and information hubs.
Continue to fund diverse and vibrant community led events, including via EcoMatters, Community Waitākere and Hoani Waititi Marae.
Increase free community festivals and events held within Pahs Park.
Support the community's decision to maintain liquor licensing trusts within the region.
Investigate developing Pahs Park for a new multi-sport facility incorporating a centralised hub for the community.
Increase free community festivals and events held within Pahs Park.
Support the community's decision to maintain liquor licensing trusts within the region.
Investigate developing Pahs Park for a new multi-sport facility incorporating a centralised hub for the community.
Continue supporting amazing community and art organisations to have great resilient buildings and run more local activities and events.
Support more local celebrations in each town, village and area to encourage local connections, fun and additional resilience when needed.
Work with regional parks to get tracks repaired and with neighbouring local boards Whau and Northwest Pools built as soon as possible.
Commit to museums and libraries as core business and arts, culture and literature as essential investments in our shared future.
Commit to events, large and small, that are free, cost recovery or revenue positive, indoor or outdoor, that showcase talent and diversity.
Support responsible liquor licensing regulation that funds good initiatives while extending options and enabling centres to be more vibrant.
Create more accessible parks, playgrounds and youth spaces that bring people together.
Champion local arts organisations, festivals and cultural events that showcase diversity and unique West spirit.
Increase investment in libraries, halls and sports facilities including another pool out West to support vibrant, connected communities.
Support arts, culture and heritage groups.
Fund events and community facilities.
Continue to restrict liquor licensing but encourage improved venues.
Continue support for Waitakere arts facilities such as Te Uru Gallery, Upstairs Gallery, West Coast Gallery and Open Studios.
Continue support for the Glen Eden Playhouse Trust and the Going West Festival Trust.
Prevent the proliferation of alcohol stores by preserving the Portage and Licensing Trust's status.
Upgrade parks, libraries and pools with solar shades and free Wi-Fi. Create modern spaces for all ages to connect and thrive.
Triple funding for local festivals such as Māori Matariki, Pasifika Week and youth arts. Celebrate diversity.
Fix crumbling sports fields and simplify liquor rules for cafés. Support active towns with great venues and sensible policies.
Push for a clear plan, funding and timeline to open and maintain walking tracks, requiring regular updates to keep council accountable.
Support West Auckland's vibrant arts sector and the community spaces that showcase creativity and bring people together.
Celebrate and promote cultural diversity through festivals, events, markets, community and iwi initiatives.
Continue to ensure parks, community centres and sports facilities are available and accessible to the public.
Fund and support libraries in their growing importance as community activity and information hubs.
Continue to fund diverse and vibrant community led events, including via EcoMatters, Community Waitākere and Hoani Waititi Marae.
Increase free community festivals and events held within Pahs Park.
Support the community's decision to maintain liquor licensing trusts within the region.
Investigate developing Pahs Park for a new multi-sport facility incorporating a centralised hub for the community.
Increase free community festivals and events held within Pahs Park.
Support the community's decision to maintain liquor licensing trusts within the region.
Investigate developing Pahs Park for a new multi-sport facility incorporating a centralised hub for the community.
Continue supporting amazing community and art organisations to have great resilient buildings and run more local activities and events.
Support more local celebrations in each town, village and area to encourage local connections, fun and additional resilience when needed.
Work with regional parks to get tracks repaired and with neighbouring local boards Whau and Northwest Pools built as soon as possible.
Commit to museums and libraries as core business and arts, culture and literature as essential investments in our shared future.
Commit to events, large and small, that are free, cost recovery or revenue positive, indoor or outdoor, that showcase talent and diversity.
Support responsible liquor licensing regulation that funds good initiatives while extending options and enabling centres to be more vibrant.
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