Wellington 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.
Save Khandallah Pool, the Begonia House, Karori Event Centre and Brooklyn Library.
Prioritise the Kilbirnie Park master plan and Tawa Anchor Project, with further projects to be identified following community consultation.
Reduce the level of compliance, red tape and paperwork to get approval for running events to support the local music and arts scene.
Improve city safety with better lighting and with de-escalation and sexual violence prevention training for retail and hospo staff.
Bring back a Wellington night market so there are family-friendly activities for Wellingtonians in the evenings.
Invest in the community groups who continue to create and maintain the trails in our world-class Town Belt.
Support public facilities to ensure parks, pools, museums, libraries and community halls are accessible and serve the public good for all.
Support events that drive economic growth and city vitality by attracting visitors, boosting business and showcasing Wellington's identity.
Invest in sporting facilities, ensuring they are accessible, modern and well-maintained to support community participation and health.
Utilise Civic Square and Courtenay Place for festivals by removing red tape and consent costs to revive the city.
Relax liquor licensing rules to prioritise local business owners and boost the city's nightlife.
Support Wellington rugby and community sports clubs by providing them use of the stadium, which is owned by Wellingtonians.
Continue to champion the arts and festivals to regenerate the inner city's buzz.
Maintain the Town Belt's tracks and bridges, with quick repairs after each storm event that causes damage.
Get the right balance for bars in central Wellington by supporting responsible operators rather than hounding them.
Invest in the arts to make Wellington a cultural icon.
Support Wellington Cricket to install lighting at the Basin Reserve to allow for day-night cricket games including test matches.
Create a 12,000 indoor capacity venue for sporting and music events.
Have a partly integrated community facilities network at moderate optimisation and improve cultural awareness through training.
Have a fully integrated community facilities network at moderate optimisation and improve cultural knowledge through conversations.
Have a fully integrated community facilities network at high optimisation and improve cultural application by working together.
Save Khandallah Pool, the Begonia House, Karori Event Centre and Brooklyn Library.
Prioritise the Kilbirnie Park master plan and Tawa Anchor Project, with further projects to be identified following community consultation.
Reduce the level of compliance, red tape and paperwork to get approval for running events to support the local music and arts scene.
Improve city safety with better lighting and with de-escalation and sexual violence prevention training for retail and hospo staff.
Bring back a Wellington night market so there are family-friendly activities for Wellingtonians in the evenings.
Invest in the community groups who continue to create and maintain the trails in our world-class Town Belt.
Support public facilities to ensure parks, pools, museums, libraries and community halls are accessible and serve the public good for all.
Support events that drive economic growth and city vitality by attracting visitors, boosting business and showcasing Wellington's identity.
Invest in sporting facilities, ensuring they are accessible, modern and well-maintained to support community participation and health.
Utilise Civic Square and Courtenay Place for festivals by removing red tape and consent costs to revive the city.
Relax liquor licensing rules to prioritise local business owners and boost the city's nightlife.
Support Wellington rugby and community sports clubs by providing them use of the stadium, which is owned by Wellingtonians.
Continue to champion the arts and festivals to regenerate the inner city's buzz.
Maintain the Town Belt's tracks and bridges, with quick repairs after each storm event that causes damage.
Get the right balance for bars in central Wellington by supporting responsible operators rather than hounding them.
Invest in the arts to make Wellington a cultural icon.
Support Wellington Cricket to install lighting at the Basin Reserve to allow for day-night cricket games including test matches.
Create a 12,000 indoor capacity venue for sporting and music events.
Have a partly integrated community facilities network at moderate optimisation and improve cultural awareness through training.
Have a fully integrated community facilities network at moderate optimisation and improve cultural knowledge through conversations.
Have a fully integrated community facilities network at high optimisation and improve cultural application by working together.
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