Waimakariri 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.
Enable sporting and community events on council properties with minimal funding required to effectively support groups hosting events.
Encourage greater diversity and inclusion from all corners of society to demonstrate that this is a safe and supportive district to live in.
Maintain existing pools, parks, museums, libraries and community centres to acceptable standards.
Encourage use of public facilities and develop resident case studies as examples.
Publicise events and activities in the district through a single display site featuring council and community news.
Seek resident feedback on festivals and sporting activities to determine what could be adjusted to make Waimakariri even better.
Commit to accessible facilities for youth and elderly and maintain an equitable fee structure for community facilities.
Encourage and facilitate more signature events within the district.
Promote the establishment of a natural amphitheatre and better, more frequent use of community facilities.
Increase the size of Rangiora Library and attend to sports facilities for growing and increased use.
Maintain Christmas parades and fun activities for all families to create a Christmas atmosphere for shopping.
Support banning retail vape stores in the district and limit sales to chemist prescription only.
Continue to maintain and develop community sports, recreation, cultural and education facilities to improve residents' well-being.
Coordinate community groups to work together, bringing a programme of events that engages people with a sense of belonging and pride.
Listen to the ever-changing community and establish programmes and projects that meet their needs, especially the youth.
Critically assess non-essential projects and seek genuine voter input before committing funds.
Ensure all recreation and culture spending is affordable, necessary and delivers real community benefit.
Maintain and upgrade core community facilities to meet growing needs.
Enable sporting and community events on council properties with minimal funding required to effectively support groups hosting events.
Encourage greater diversity and inclusion from all corners of society to demonstrate that this is a safe and supportive district to live in.
Maintain existing pools, parks, museums, libraries and community centres to acceptable standards.
Encourage use of public facilities and develop resident case studies as examples.
Publicise events and activities in the district through a single display site featuring council and community news.
Seek resident feedback on festivals and sporting activities to determine what could be adjusted to make Waimakariri even better.
Commit to accessible facilities for youth and elderly and maintain an equitable fee structure for community facilities.
Encourage and facilitate more signature events within the district.
Promote the establishment of a natural amphitheatre and better, more frequent use of community facilities.
Increase the size of Rangiora Library and attend to sports facilities for growing and increased use.
Maintain Christmas parades and fun activities for all families to create a Christmas atmosphere for shopping.
Support banning retail vape stores in the district and limit sales to chemist prescription only.
Continue to maintain and develop community sports, recreation, cultural and education facilities to improve residents' well-being.
Coordinate community groups to work together, bringing a programme of events that engages people with a sense of belonging and pride.
Listen to the ever-changing community and establish programmes and projects that meet their needs, especially the youth.
Critically assess non-essential projects and seek genuine voter input before committing funds.
Ensure all recreation and culture spending is affordable, necessary and delivers real community benefit.
Maintain and upgrade core community facilities to meet growing needs.
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