Carterton District 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.
Ensure excellent management of the agreed Carrington Park upgrade so the community gets maximum value and quality from the investment.
Partner with locals to facilitate and support vibrant, community-led festivals and events year-round, boosting local pride and connection.
Work towards creating safe, connected pathways for recreation and commuting to promote health and sustainable transport.
Ensure Carrington Park is maintained and a central feature of the town.
Look after the pool, especially the heated indoor pool.
Protect funding for libraries and keep services at current levels or better to support learning and connection.
Protect funding for parks to maintain them well and support wellbeing, play and community use.
Keep summer pool access affordable and accessible to everyone, even if it cannot be guaranteed it will stay free.
Encourage more activities year-round to build on the festivals and encourage arts and cultural participation.
Ensure money committed to Carrington Park is spent wisely to the maximum enhancement of the shop window.
Maintain free access to the library and outdoor pool as these are venues residents value most highly.
Focus funding on essential upkeep of core recreational assets by looking after what we have rather than spending on new projects.
Maintain and improve existing beautiful parks, playgrounds and libraries before funding new recreation or cultural facilities.
Partner with community groups to co-deliver events and programmes to reduce council costs.
Encourage more events and festivals in Carterton and encourage visitors to stay several nights.
Keep parks and libraries as part of the general rate.
Reduce compliance burdens on responsible hospitality in obtaining and renewing liquor licences.
Develop and maintain sporting facilities to promote active lifestyles, support local clubs and encourage community participation.
Maintain and improve parks, pools, museums, libraries and halls to ensure welcoming, accessible spaces for all residents.
Support community events and festivals that celebrate Carterton's culture, bring people together and boost the local economy.
Ensure excellent management of the agreed Carrington Park upgrade so the community gets maximum value and quality from the investment.
Partner with locals to facilitate and support vibrant, community-led festivals and events year-round, boosting local pride and connection.
Work towards creating safe, connected pathways for recreation and commuting to promote health and sustainable transport.
Ensure Carrington Park is maintained and a central feature of the town.
Look after the pool, especially the heated indoor pool.
Protect funding for libraries and keep services at current levels or better to support learning and connection.
Protect funding for parks to maintain them well and support wellbeing, play and community use.
Keep summer pool access affordable and accessible to everyone, even if it cannot be guaranteed it will stay free.
Encourage more activities year-round to build on the festivals and encourage arts and cultural participation.
Ensure money committed to Carrington Park is spent wisely to the maximum enhancement of the shop window.
Maintain free access to the library and outdoor pool as these are venues residents value most highly.
Focus funding on essential upkeep of core recreational assets by looking after what we have rather than spending on new projects.
Maintain and improve existing beautiful parks, playgrounds and libraries before funding new recreation or cultural facilities.
Partner with community groups to co-deliver events and programmes to reduce council costs.
Encourage more events and festivals in Carterton and encourage visitors to stay several nights.
Keep parks and libraries as part of the general rate.
Reduce compliance burdens on responsible hospitality in obtaining and renewing liquor licences.
Develop and maintain sporting facilities to promote active lifestyles, support local clubs and encourage community participation.
Maintain and improve parks, pools, museums, libraries and halls to ensure welcoming, accessible spaces for all residents.
Support community events and festivals that celebrate Carterton's culture, bring people together and boost the local economy.
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