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.
Plan pro-actively for a re-created and inviting town centre, working closely with local businesses and the wider public.
Provide a dog pound, preferably shared with another council but if not then alone (the main need is to provide rather than talk about one).
Ensure responsible parks management, including inviting facilities, regular maintenance and ample 'doggie-do' bins.
Relocate the admin staff to the events centre and cancel the proposed $4.5m rebuild of the admin building.
Repurpose the administration building for community use and rename it in honour of the former mayor, Georgina Beyer.
Explore alternative uses to preserve the heritage of Belvedere Hall and save it from demolition.
Continue to explore the Carrington Park upgrade to cater to a wide range of age groups.
Dedicated off-lead dog park secondary to the offering at Sparks Park.
Bring more co-existing events with Greytown and Masterton to bring more and more tourism to Carterton.
Support maintaining sports facilities and clubs to encourage the youth to more fully participate.
Continue maintenance on local facilities and encourage community use and involvement.
Utilise volunteers where possible to organise and support community events.
Maintain status quo ensuring asset maintenance promotes maximum useful life.
Investigate costs and cost recovery opportunities from our facilities.
Plan pro-actively for a re-created and inviting town centre, working closely with local businesses and the wider public.
Provide a dog pound, preferably shared with another council but if not then alone (the main need is to provide rather than talk about one).
Ensure responsible parks management, including inviting facilities, regular maintenance and ample 'doggie-do' bins.
Relocate the admin staff to the events centre and cancel the proposed $4.5m rebuild of the admin building.
Repurpose the administration building for community use and rename it in honour of the former mayor, Georgina Beyer.
Explore alternative uses to preserve the heritage of Belvedere Hall and save it from demolition.
Continue to explore the Carrington Park upgrade to cater to a wide range of age groups.
Dedicated off-lead dog park secondary to the offering at Sparks Park.
Bring more co-existing events with Greytown and Masterton to bring more and more tourism to Carterton.
Support maintaining sports facilities and clubs to encourage the youth to more fully participate.
Continue maintenance on local facilities and encourage community use and involvement.
Utilise volunteers where possible to organise and support community events.
Maintain status quo ensuring asset maintenance promotes maximum useful life.
Investigate costs and cost recovery opportunities from our facilities.
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