Whangārei 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.
Create a hybrid of priorities that are equally important to make this town fun for all ages and cultures.
Ensure that existing council parks, walkways, facilities and reserves are as well resourced at governance level as possible.
Support development plans for a knowledge, education and arts hub provided that funding permits and strategic partnerships are secured.
Ensure any new development has a solid business case and maintain existing developments provided they are not obsolete.
Maintain and develop high quality community facilities.
Support the creative sector in partnership with Creative Northland.
Support vibrant events throughout the year in partnership with community groups.
Boost funding for community events and support keystone events with dedicated coordination.
Elevate Whangārei as the leader in Puanga Matariki celebrations, building a signature annual cultural event.
Expand and connect active transport so walking and cycling are safe, attractive and link communities.
Celebrate local arts and culture.
Invest in community spaces and facilities.
Create a hybrid of priorities that are equally important to make this town fun for all ages and cultures.
Ensure that existing council parks, walkways, facilities and reserves are as well resourced at governance level as possible.
Support development plans for a knowledge, education and arts hub provided that funding permits and strategic partnerships are secured.
Ensure any new development has a solid business case and maintain existing developments provided they are not obsolete.
Maintain and develop high quality community facilities.
Support the creative sector in partnership with Creative Northland.
Support vibrant events throughout the year in partnership with community groups.
Boost funding for community events and support keystone events with dedicated coordination.
Elevate Whangārei as the leader in Puanga Matariki celebrations, building a signature annual cultural event.
Expand and connect active transport so walking and cycling are safe, attractive and link communities.
Celebrate local arts and culture.
Invest in community spaces and facilities.
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