Mayor of Tararua
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.
Be as accessible as possible so any group can approach directly to secure any needed council votes in a timely manner to aid them.
Ease red tape on festivals so they do not have to jump through perceived hurdles for one-off events.
Help volunteer groups access the resources needed to support events that benefit the community.
Build usage of all public facilities in order to enhance their value to communities.
Encourage and support festivals that attract people from outside the district, bring money in and develop potential employment opportunities.
Promote better use of public spaces by encouraging community groups to maximise parks, halls and libraries for events and activities.
Support local festivals and gatherings by backing community-led events through connecting groups, promoting collaboration and sharing resources.
Boost sports and recreation participation by advocating for local clubs, volunteers and initiatives that increase access and engagement.
Consider technology such as robotic mowing in parks, berms or other areas where it provides a safe, effective and cost-efficient solution.
Encourage placemaking and creative community ideas that make spaces vibrant and fun at low cost, creating places people want to be, stay and enjoy.
Maintain sports and recreation facilities while reviewing use, costs and contracts and explore savings such as robotic mowing to reduce ongoing expenses.
Be as accessible as possible so any group can approach directly to secure any needed council votes in a timely manner to aid them.
Ease red tape on festivals so they do not have to jump through perceived hurdles for one-off events.
Help volunteer groups access the resources needed to support events that benefit the community.
Build usage of all public facilities in order to enhance their value to communities.
Encourage and support festivals that attract people from outside the district, bring money in and develop potential employment opportunities.
Promote better use of public spaces by encouraging community groups to maximise parks, halls and libraries for events and activities.
Support local festivals and gatherings by backing community-led events through connecting groups, promoting collaboration and sharing resources.
Boost sports and recreation participation by advocating for local clubs, volunteers and initiatives that increase access and engagement.
Consider technology such as robotic mowing in parks, berms or other areas where it provides a safe, effective and cost-efficient solution.
Encourage placemaking and creative community ideas that make spaces vibrant and fun at low cost, creating places people want to be, stay and enjoy.
Maintain sports and recreation facilities while reviewing use, costs and contracts and explore savings such as robotic mowing to reduce ongoing expenses.
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