Franklin Local Board
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.
Establish community gardens to encourage locals to grow their own vegetables as a way of addressing cost of living pressures and isolation.
Partner with mana whenua to tell their stories, eg work with Ngāti Te Ata and the Waiuku Trails Committee to promote the Awaroa Portage.
Develop facilities to accommodate recreational activities of the 21st century such as Jiu Jitsu, 3-baller basketball.
Continue upgrades to local parks, pool and recreation areas with an emphasis on community activities for youth.
Advocate for the continued development of local walking trails and beaches to allow the community and tourists access.
Ensure much-needed public recreational facilities are in future council area/scoping plans if they can't be catered for now.
Improving our parks and recreational spaces and ensuring all our play spaces are inclusive, fit for purpose and cater for all youth.
Supporting community groups to deliver events that bring value to the area like local markets, festivals and events.
Investigate options for opening a youth centre in Waiuku to empower our youth by providing an interactive and safe environment.
Explore options to establish an indoor swimming pool complex in Waiuku.
Establish community gardens to encourage locals to grow their own vegetables as a way of addressing cost of living pressures and isolation.
Partner with mana whenua to tell their stories, eg work with Ngāti Te Ata and the Waiuku Trails Committee to promote the Awaroa Portage.
Develop facilities to accommodate recreational activities of the 21st century such as Jiu Jitsu, 3-baller basketball.
Continue upgrades to local parks, pool and recreation areas with an emphasis on community activities for youth.
Advocate for the continued development of local walking trails and beaches to allow the community and tourists access.
Ensure much-needed public recreational facilities are in future council area/scoping plans if they can't be catered for now.
Improving our parks and recreational spaces and ensuring all our play spaces are inclusive, fit for purpose and cater for all youth.
Supporting community groups to deliver events that bring value to the area like local markets, festivals and events.
Investigate options for opening a youth centre in Waiuku to empower our youth by providing an interactive and safe environment.
Explore options to establish an indoor swimming pool complex in Waiuku.
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