Mayor of Christchurch
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.
Fast track permits for events that enrich our communities, culturally or otherwise.
Waive hiring fees for community spaces for businesses, if those events produce value for the community at large.
Fast track consents, licenses and permits for small businesses who bring value to the community.
Continually assess that there is an equitable distribution of community facilities throughout Christchurch and Banks Peninsula.
Support ChristchurchNZ to create an environment where the city is not competing against itself for events and attractions.
Maintain a focus on accessibility especially in our inner city which will include a focus on disabled and seniors.
Continue to support excellent community events such as the Buskers festival, Sparks in the park, Christmas in the Park etc.
Quit outdated mandates in council facilities. Bring Christchurch up to date with the rest of the world who is moving forward on this front.
Consult with residents regarding needs, ideas, and vision for building community strength, engagement and support.
Build Te Kaha Multi Arena while trying to keep it on budget.
Finsh Edgware Pool Project.
To establish Friends of Te Kaha Multi Arena to fund raise for the project and other community facilities.
Focus on making Christchurch the best place to live, work and raise a family in New Zealand.
Foster a can-do approach for anyone wanting to grow and invest in our city.
Get the stadium built.
Fast track permits for events that enrich our communities, culturally or otherwise.
Waive hiring fees for community spaces for businesses, if those events produce value for the community at large.
Fast track consents, licenses and permits for small businesses who bring value to the community.
Continually assess that there is an equitable distribution of community facilities throughout Christchurch and Banks Peninsula.
Support ChristchurchNZ to create an environment where the city is not competing against itself for events and attractions.
Maintain a focus on accessibility especially in our inner city which will include a focus on disabled and seniors.
Continue to support excellent community events such as the Buskers festival, Sparks in the park, Christmas in the Park etc.
Quit outdated mandates in council facilities. Bring Christchurch up to date with the rest of the world who is moving forward on this front.
Consult with residents regarding needs, ideas, and vision for building community strength, engagement and support.
Build Te Kaha Multi Arena while trying to keep it on budget.
Finsh Edgware Pool Project.
To establish Friends of Te Kaha Multi Arena to fund raise for the project and other community facilities.
Focus on making Christchurch the best place to live, work and raise a family in New Zealand.
Foster a can-do approach for anyone wanting to grow and invest in our city.
Get the stadium built.
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