Queenstown-Lakes 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.
Invest in social infrastructure so communities can thrive, as kids miss out on sports, arts and culture because of a lack of spaces.
Support events that bring social connection, economic benefit and environmental responsibility – the full wow factor.
Support legacy projects for a performing arts centre, exhibition spaces and community hub venues.
Expand access to sports facilities and community spaces.
Protect and celebrate heritage sites across the district.
Support local arts and cultural events to strengthen community identity.
Maintain public facilities that are wonderful for community wellbeing.
Pause new builds of public facilities until basic infrastructure deficit such as roading, sewerage and water delivery is solved.
Use festivals as an inexpensive way to attract tourists, including Mountain Film and Winter Pride events.
Invest in social infrastructure so communities can thrive, as kids miss out on sports, arts and culture because of a lack of spaces.
Support events that bring social connection, economic benefit and environmental responsibility – the full wow factor.
Support legacy projects for a performing arts centre, exhibition spaces and community hub venues.
Expand access to sports facilities and community spaces.
Protect and celebrate heritage sites across the district.
Support local arts and cultural events to strengthen community identity.
Maintain public facilities that are wonderful for community wellbeing.
Pause new builds of public facilities until basic infrastructure deficit such as roading, sewerage and water delivery is solved.
Use festivals as an inexpensive way to attract tourists, including Mountain Film and Winter Pride events.
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