Kāpiti Coast 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.
Assist in the facilitation of major events.
Provide seed funding towards a small number of high-quality community events such as the Otaki Kite Festival and Matariki events.
Work towards building an indoor recreation centre and community centre in Paraparaumu when affordable.
Work with community groups and organisations to assist with ongoing viability of local museums, galleries and community halls.
Continue the great job the council does in providing top-quality sports grounds, libraries and pools while ensuring others are self-funded with grants.
Grow and use Otaraua Reserve as it was originally intended, as a riverside park with established trees, walks and places to enjoy.
Lead and bring the country's biggest organic river festival annually to Otaraua Park to attract visitors from around the world.
Build the Waikanae Library as quickly as possible.
Continue to grow events such as the Kāpiti Arts Trail and leverage in-house marketing to support local events.
Ensure current facilities such as parks, pools, museums, libraries and community halls are maintained and supported.
Assist in the facilitation of major events.
Provide seed funding towards a small number of high-quality community events such as the Otaki Kite Festival and Matariki events.
Work towards building an indoor recreation centre and community centre in Paraparaumu when affordable.
Work with community groups and organisations to assist with ongoing viability of local museums, galleries and community halls.
Continue the great job the council does in providing top-quality sports grounds, libraries and pools while ensuring others are self-funded with grants.
Grow and use Otaraua Reserve as it was originally intended, as a riverside park with established trees, walks and places to enjoy.
Lead and bring the country's biggest organic river festival annually to Otaraua Park to attract visitors from around the world.
Build the Waikanae Library as quickly as possible.
Continue to grow events such as the Kāpiti Arts Trail and leverage in-house marketing to support local events.
Ensure current facilities such as parks, pools, museums, libraries and community halls are maintained and supported.
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