Auckland 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.
End the war on cars so families can access shops, sports, concerts and local events.
Make it easier for responsible bar owners to obtain and keep licences without red tape.
Protect public access to coasts, reserves and Crown land so communities can enjoy them.
Actively participate alongside arts and culture groups to help them succeed and invest in cultural festivals and markets.
Improve maintenance of community facilities, maintain seven-day libraries and keep free swimming for under 17s.
Invest in sport and recreation focused on youth well-being and co-invest in school sporting facilities for community use.
Ensure due diligence on licensing to reduce monopolies via open tendering processes and transparent contract awards.
Ensure public facilities are maintained and provide appropriate staff training so that the public can enjoy amenities such as libraries, pools and sports facilities.
Hold community events and festivals such as Chinese New Year events and other multicultural events to foster community sharing and unity.
Continue grants for third parties that provide services and activities cheaper than council, including sports clubs, arts and community development.
Keep free swimming for children at council pools and add free swimming for seniors with gold cards to keep them active, alert and healthy.
Stop the sale of parkland and reserves and create a new regional park in Birkenhead, including Chelsea, Kauri Point Centennial and Chatswood Reserves.
End the war on cars so families can access shops, sports, concerts and local events.
Make it easier for responsible bar owners to obtain and keep licences without red tape.
Protect public access to coasts, reserves and Crown land so communities can enjoy them.
Actively participate alongside arts and culture groups to help them succeed and invest in cultural festivals and markets.
Improve maintenance of community facilities, maintain seven-day libraries and keep free swimming for under 17s.
Invest in sport and recreation focused on youth well-being and co-invest in school sporting facilities for community use.
Ensure due diligence on licensing to reduce monopolies via open tendering processes and transparent contract awards.
Ensure public facilities are maintained and provide appropriate staff training so that the public can enjoy amenities such as libraries, pools and sports facilities.
Hold community events and festivals such as Chinese New Year events and other multicultural events to foster community sharing and unity.
Continue grants for third parties that provide services and activities cheaper than council, including sports clubs, arts and community development.
Keep free swimming for children at council pools and add free swimming for seniors with gold cards to keep them active, alert and healthy.
Stop the sale of parkland and reserves and create a new regional park in Birkenhead, including Chelsea, Kauri Point Centennial and Chatswood Reserves.
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