Timaru 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.
Create a three-year plan for festivals and events, assessing what is being done and what could be done. Debrief well and learn from future opportunities.
Have a designated point of contact to use council entertainment venues and create events.
Identify what is missing, seek film and television opportunities, promote Timaru, and establish necessary partnerships.
Support maintaining the quality of excellent public parks across the district.
Use the Theatre Royal development as a launchpad to revitalise the arts community and the south end of Stafford Street.
Work to rebuild Timaru's nightlife by launching more events and initiatives to bring people back to town.
Complete the theatre and museum and keep public spaces, parks, playgrounds, pools and libraries as investments in a thriving community.
Fund events that grow tourism, create jobs and keep money circulating in Timaru's economy.
Invest in quality sports facilities that keep Timaru active and connected as essential community assets for health and participation.
Create a three-year plan for festivals and events, assessing what is being done and what could be done. Debrief well and learn from future opportunities.
Have a designated point of contact to use council entertainment venues and create events.
Identify what is missing, seek film and television opportunities, promote Timaru, and establish necessary partnerships.
Support maintaining the quality of excellent public parks across the district.
Use the Theatre Royal development as a launchpad to revitalise the arts community and the south end of Stafford Street.
Work to rebuild Timaru's nightlife by launching more events and initiatives to bring people back to town.
Complete the theatre and museum and keep public spaces, parks, playgrounds, pools and libraries as investments in a thriving community.
Fund events that grow tourism, create jobs and keep money circulating in Timaru's economy.
Invest in quality sports facilities that keep Timaru active and connected as essential community assets for health and participation.
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