Gisborne 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.
Develop better facilities for netball, rugby, basketball and especially waka ama, these sports cater to a huge chunk of the community.
Develop public facilities for whānau in population dense areas like Kaiti and Elgin.
Partner with the Tairāwhiti Cultural Development Trust. Tairāwhiti breeds national champions and international representatives in haka.
Reconsider the revamp of the Olympic Pools and use the money for improved recycling and water quality initiatives.
Start an annual council-supported Matariki event in Gisborne and/or up the coast.
Build a rate-funded recreational centre in Ruatoria. Coast ratepayers pay for town Gisborne facilities but have limited access.
Ensure KIWA pools is accessible and affordable for peoples of our communities.
Introduce a cap on the number of liquor and vape outlets on Gladstone Road and community shopping areas.
Promote and support all community events in our region.
Ensure public facilities remain affordable and accessible to the local Tairaawhiti community.
Provide more rubbish bins across council reserves and parks.
Allow free car parking in the city for Gold Card holders.
Council has a responsibility to ensure that every community has facilities that are appropriate to support their growth and wellbeing.
More investment in community gyms, in libraries and in local playgrounds and walkways.
Create a water park for our whānau.
Create community events that relate to our stories locally.
Increase funding opportunities for creatives.
Support eco-friendly carbon-neutral festivals and events.
Reduce the number of liquor outlets in Gisborne city.
Develop better facilities for netball, rugby, basketball and especially waka ama, these sports cater to a huge chunk of the community.
Develop public facilities for whānau in population dense areas like Kaiti and Elgin.
Partner with the Tairāwhiti Cultural Development Trust. Tairāwhiti breeds national champions and international representatives in haka.
Reconsider the revamp of the Olympic Pools and use the money for improved recycling and water quality initiatives.
Start an annual council-supported Matariki event in Gisborne and/or up the coast.
Build a rate-funded recreational centre in Ruatoria. Coast ratepayers pay for town Gisborne facilities but have limited access.
Ensure KIWA pools is accessible and affordable for peoples of our communities.
Introduce a cap on the number of liquor and vape outlets on Gladstone Road and community shopping areas.
Promote and support all community events in our region.
Ensure public facilities remain affordable and accessible to the local Tairaawhiti community.
Provide more rubbish bins across council reserves and parks.
Allow free car parking in the city for Gold Card holders.
Council has a responsibility to ensure that every community has facilities that are appropriate to support their growth and wellbeing.
More investment in community gyms, in libraries and in local playgrounds and walkways.
Create a water park for our whānau.
Create community events that relate to our stories locally.
Increase funding opportunities for creatives.
Support eco-friendly carbon-neutral festivals and events.
Reduce the number of liquor outlets in Gisborne city.
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