Policies

Compare the parties’ positions on the key issues this election. Explore their policies and see how closely they align with your own views and priorities.

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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.

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  • Recognise recreation and library facilities as core services that provide huge benefits to the physical health and wellbeing of many in the community.

  • Support culture, especially Māori tikanga, and use council funds to target the absolute best overall value for the community.

  • Reset facilities, events supported and grants given by restricting spending on Toi Mahara (gallery) and mothballing it for three years.

  • Invest in affordable, accessible sports and recreation spaces while maximising the use of existing facilities.

  • Research locally owned solutions like Kāpiti-run energy, housing, fuel and liquor trusts to keep profits here and power in the community's hands.

  • Support arts and cultural events that celebrate diversity, boost the economy and provide training and care to rangatahi and whaikaha.

  • Continue to support Te Ara Korowai both as an art facility and a vital social support organisation.

  • Make it easier for people to hold public events by reducing compliance barriers and providing adequate grant funding.

  • Promote dialogue on the old pool building to achieve a positive outcome that hopefully ends with a vibrant waterfront area for Raumati.

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