Western Bay of Plenty 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.
Maintain and further develop (where there is a need) good sporting facilities for all ages.
Work with local residents to ensure the maintenance and development of community halls, which are the heart of many communities.
Monitor proactively, with the Police and community, the number of liquor outlets to minimise alcohol abuse.
Support the creation of new active reserves and recreational facilities as necessary for the growing population in the district.
Support extension of the excellent cycle trail network.
Work with the Ministry of Education to create Action Centre, Pool, Sports Field at Omokoroa College to maximise community benefit from limited space locally.
Ensure future facilities are multi-purpose for multiple codes, eg 5- or 7-a-side football, hockey, basketball, and tennis on one surface.
Grant fund groups, eg Te Puna Quarry Park, Omokoroa Public Art, and consult with Pirirakau about public sculptures of cultural significance.
Maintain and further develop (where there is a need) good sporting facilities for all ages.
Work with local residents to ensure the maintenance and development of community halls, which are the heart of many communities.
Monitor proactively, with the Police and community, the number of liquor outlets to minimise alcohol abuse.
Support the creation of new active reserves and recreational facilities as necessary for the growing population in the district.
Support extension of the excellent cycle trail network.
Work with the Ministry of Education to create Action Centre, Pool, Sports Field at Omokoroa College to maximise community benefit from limited space locally.
Ensure future facilities are multi-purpose for multiple codes, eg 5- or 7-a-side football, hockey, basketball, and tennis on one surface.
Grant fund groups, eg Te Puna Quarry Park, Omokoroa Public Art, and consult with Pirirakau about public sculptures of cultural significance.
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