Mayor of Western Bay of Plenty
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.
Enhance recreational facilities such as the proposed upgrade of the playground at Moore Park in Katikati.
Plan for future green space, particularly in growth areas like Ōmokoroa.
Support development of important community facilities such as the proposed swimming pool in Te Puke and upgraded library.
Change the culture at council so that public buildings and parks are developed gradually and modestly with no more architectural monuments.
Support community groups and events in a way that leverages local passion and expertise to tap other funding agencies, not just council.
Encourage restrictions on sales and placement of liquor outlets especially near schools. Limit operating times, as nothing good happens after 1am.
Keep community halls with the community, funded by area of benefit rating for maintenance, and help hall committees encourage events.
Prioritise sporting facilities for the community by working with sporting codes to maximise benefits and involve schools to encourage all.
Enhance recreational facilities such as the proposed upgrade of the playground at Moore Park in Katikati.
Plan for future green space, particularly in growth areas like Ōmokoroa.
Support development of important community facilities such as the proposed swimming pool in Te Puke and upgraded library.
Change the culture at council so that public buildings and parks are developed gradually and modestly with no more architectural monuments.
Support community groups and events in a way that leverages local passion and expertise to tap other funding agencies, not just council.
Encourage restrictions on sales and placement of liquor outlets especially near schools. Limit operating times, as nothing good happens after 1am.
Keep community halls with the community, funded by area of benefit rating for maintenance, and help hall committees encourage events.
Prioritise sporting facilities for the community by working with sporting codes to maximise benefits and involve schools to encourage all.
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