Mayor of Westland District
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.
Councils should be as hands off as possible. Too much red tape.
Short term, borrow as required to assure community and environmental wellbeing and sustainability, ie do no harm, spend the fake tokens!
Support existing, and the development of new events that highlight Westland District and it's communities and increases visitor numbers.
Ensure the preservation of our history for future generations by supporting the continual development of the Hokitika Museum.
Enhance services of the Westland District Library to ensure a quality service that meets the educational and recreational needs of all ages.
Sell non-strategic land and buildings owned by Council and utilise the profits for debt reduction.
Prudently redevelop the Hokitika Museum as part of the historical, cultural and social identity of our community utilising volunteers.
Focus on obtaining funding for community development projects throughout the district via a commission-based contractor.
Maintain the current facilities and engage with the sporting codes to see what their future needs are.
Support existing festivals and events that bring visitors to the region and benefit the local economy.
Continue to attract external funding for upgrades to infrastructure.
Councils should be as hands off as possible. Too much red tape.
Short term, borrow as required to assure community and environmental wellbeing and sustainability, ie do no harm, spend the fake tokens!
Support existing, and the development of new events that highlight Westland District and it's communities and increases visitor numbers.
Ensure the preservation of our history for future generations by supporting the continual development of the Hokitika Museum.
Enhance services of the Westland District Library to ensure a quality service that meets the educational and recreational needs of all ages.
Sell non-strategic land and buildings owned by Council and utilise the profits for debt reduction.
Prudently redevelop the Hokitika Museum as part of the historical, cultural and social identity of our community utilising volunteers.
Focus on obtaining funding for community development projects throughout the district via a commission-based contractor.
Maintain the current facilities and engage with the sporting codes to see what their future needs are.
Support existing festivals and events that bring visitors to the region and benefit the local economy.
Continue to attract external funding for upgrades to infrastructure.
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