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.
Cooperate with and support community organisations to run festivals and other social and cultural events.
Maintain or enhance public social and cultural facilities such as parks, pools, museums and sports grounds.
Survey the community on social and cultural preferences.
Continue council involvement in and support of kaupapa Māori events that celebrate Māori culture and bring the community together.
Maintain and upgrade sporting facilities, parks, playgrounds and halls so they remain safe and accessible for all and install bilingual signage.
Introduce a liquor policy which includes a sinking cap on the issuing of new licenses in local Kapiti communities where they are opposed.
Upgrade all council facilities and public spaces to ensure they are accessible to everyone, including people with disabilities.
Fund annual festivals that showcase Kāpiti's local culture, artists and diverse communities.
Modernise libraries and community halls to include digital hubs, study spaces and family-friendly areas.
Investigate liquor licensing and liquor licensing laws to be compared to other councils around the country and liquor licensing trusts.
Investigate a policy where some community halls could be free to use by community groups with costs offset by business sponsorship.
Support festivals, events and services with grants to encourage a range of community interests.
Cooperate with and support community organisations to run festivals and other social and cultural events.
Maintain or enhance public social and cultural facilities such as parks, pools, museums and sports grounds.
Survey the community on social and cultural preferences.
Continue council involvement in and support of kaupapa Māori events that celebrate Māori culture and bring the community together.
Maintain and upgrade sporting facilities, parks, playgrounds and halls so they remain safe and accessible for all and install bilingual signage.
Introduce a liquor policy which includes a sinking cap on the issuing of new licenses in local Kapiti communities where they are opposed.
Upgrade all council facilities and public spaces to ensure they are accessible to everyone, including people with disabilities.
Fund annual festivals that showcase Kāpiti's local culture, artists and diverse communities.
Modernise libraries and community halls to include digital hubs, study spaces and family-friendly areas.
Investigate liquor licensing and liquor licensing laws to be compared to other councils around the country and liquor licensing trusts.
Investigate a policy where some community halls could be free to use by community groups with costs offset by business sponsorship.
Support festivals, events and services with grants to encourage a range of community interests.
Mayor
Compare the mayoral candidates in your area
Local council
Compare the candidates for your city or district council
Regional council
Compare the candidates for your regional council
Local board
Compare the candidates for your local or community board