Mayor of Auckland
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.
End millions spent on constant Eden Park updates and set up more stadiums across the city, ensuring areas that need resources receive them.
Alleviate rates by setting up an Auckland Lottery to raise funds for social spending, keeping Auckland's money in Auckland to help the community.
Focus resources on youth, especially in poor areas, to provide opportunities for a better life and reduce crime and criminals.
Keep rates as low as possible while protecting Auckland's assets and making sure that ratepayer money makes the city more liveable.
Keep the four wellbeings – social, economic, environmental and cultural – at the heart of all policies, improving quality of life.
Ensure all public facilities include native plantings to support urban wildlife and create beautiful spaces.
Partner with communities and schools to convert unused land into community gardens and orchards.
Upgrade community halls and libraries when required with sustainable materials to reduce environmental impact.
Create an Auckland Council app that allows residents to learn about local events being hosted or allow them to host their own.
Expand and support the Makerspaces facilities at public libraries to be able to host educational workshops and other community activities.
Continue to develop community facilities.
Ensure strong governance and evaluation of expenditure.
Listen to communities and try to get central government to provide better assistance to our communities.
Oppose privatisation of community assets.
Use central government power to cap rates and provide financial assistance to the council for the benefit of all.
Ensure due diligence on licensing to reduce monopolies via open tendering processes and transparent contract awards.
Ensure public facilities are maintained and appropriate staff training so that public can enjoy amenities such as libraries, pools and sports.
Hold community events and festivals such as Chinese New Year events and other multicultural events to foster community sharing and unity.
End millions spent on constant Eden Park updates and set up more stadiums across the city, ensuring areas that need resources receive them.
Alleviate rates by setting up an Auckland Lottery to raise funds for social spending, keeping Auckland's money in Auckland to help the community.
Focus resources on youth, especially in poor areas, to provide opportunities for a better life and reduce crime and criminals.
Keep rates as low as possible while protecting Auckland's assets and making sure that ratepayer money makes the city more liveable.
Keep the four wellbeings – social, economic, environmental and cultural – at the heart of all policies, improving quality of life.
Ensure all public facilities include native plantings to support urban wildlife and create beautiful spaces.
Partner with communities and schools to convert unused land into community gardens and orchards.
Upgrade community halls and libraries when required with sustainable materials to reduce environmental impact.
Create an Auckland Council app that allows residents to learn about local events being hosted or allow them to host their own.
Expand and support the Makerspaces facilities at public libraries to be able to host educational workshops and other community activities.
Continue to develop community facilities.
Ensure strong governance and evaluation of expenditure.
Listen to communities and try to get central government to provide better assistance to our communities.
Oppose privatisation of community assets.
Use central government power to cap rates and provide financial assistance to the council for the benefit of all.
Ensure due diligence on licensing to reduce monopolies via open tendering processes and transparent contract awards.
Ensure public facilities are maintained and appropriate staff training so that public can enjoy amenities such as libraries, pools and sports.
Hold community events and festivals such as Chinese New Year events and other multicultural events to foster community sharing and unity.
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