Whau Local Board
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.
Advocate for tighter controls in areas with alcohol-related harm and support community voices in licensing hearings.
Fund inclusive, whānau-friendly events that celebrate local talent, create a sense of belonging and uplift diverse cultural identity.
Upgrade public facilities to be safe, accessible and welcoming, engaging kaumātua, rangatahi and disabled whānau in the co-design process.
Upgrade public facilities, including parks, pools, libraries and community halls, to ensure accessibility and safety for all residents.
Encourage youth participation in sports, arts and recreation through after-school programmes, mentorship and scholarships.
Collaborate with local iwi and Pasifika groups to ensure cultural representation and celebrate local traditions.
Fund a range of festivals and events to celebrate Whau's diversity and creativity, such as Whau Chinese New Year and Arts and Pacific festivals.
Review sporting and active recreation facilities in Whau to identify gaps in public provision and to inform future investment.
Work with community groups and local schools so Whau residents can access pools and a community hall until Te Hono and Whau Pool are built.
Back Whau community events, including Pasifika and ethnic festivals, by funding, promoting and creating inclusive spaces for all cultures.
Advocate to keep libraries and halls going to ensure they are accessible, safe and provide vibrant public spaces for all Whau residents.
Address inequitable rates redistribution and base rates distribution on rates taken rather than suburb subsidies.
Reject discriminatory policies by Auckland Council on letting council-owned facilities and ensure ratepayer-owned facilities are available to all.
Advocate for Avondale Racecourse to stay a vital green space and sportsfield, protecting as much open land as possible for Whau's future.
Advocate for funding for libraries, local parks, pools and community houses and hubs to ensure they are modern, accessible and well used.
Support community events, festivals and cultural celebrations that reflect the Whau's diversity and creativity.
Streamline liquor licensing for safe, vibrant venues and invest in sporting facilities to boost community participation and health.
Support local food scene and cultural festivals that celebrate Whau's diverse communities and promote social cohesion and protect public open spaces.
Upgrade parks, pools, libraries and halls for accessibility and celebrate Whau's identity with public art and storytelling in spaces.
Advocate for tighter controls in areas with alcohol-related harm and support community voices in licensing hearings.
Fund inclusive, whānau-friendly events that celebrate local talent, create a sense of belonging and uplift diverse cultural identity.
Upgrade public facilities to be safe, accessible and welcoming, engaging kaumātua, rangatahi and disabled whānau in the co-design process.
Upgrade public facilities, including parks, pools, libraries and community halls, to ensure accessibility and safety for all residents.
Encourage youth participation in sports, arts and recreation through after-school programmes, mentorship and scholarships.
Collaborate with local iwi and Pasifika groups to ensure cultural representation and celebrate local traditions.
Fund a range of festivals and events to celebrate Whau's diversity and creativity, such as Whau Chinese New Year and Arts and Pacific festivals.
Review sporting and active recreation facilities in Whau to identify gaps in public provision and to inform future investment.
Work with community groups and local schools so Whau residents can access pools and a community hall until Te Hono and Whau Pool are built.
Back Whau community events, including Pasifika and ethnic festivals, by funding, promoting and creating inclusive spaces for all cultures.
Advocate to keep libraries and halls going to ensure they are accessible, safe and provide vibrant public spaces for all Whau residents.
Address inequitable rates redistribution and base rates distribution on rates taken rather than suburb subsidies.
Reject discriminatory policies by Auckland Council on letting council-owned facilities and ensure ratepayer-owned facilities are available to all.
Advocate for Avondale Racecourse to stay a vital green space and sportsfield, protecting as much open land as possible for Whau's future.
Advocate for funding for libraries, local parks, pools and community houses and hubs to ensure they are modern, accessible and well used.
Support community events, festivals and cultural celebrations that reflect the Whau's diversity and creativity.
Streamline liquor licensing for safe, vibrant venues and invest in sporting facilities to boost community participation and health.
Support local food scene and cultural festivals that celebrate Whau's diverse communities and promote social cohesion and protect public open spaces.
Upgrade parks, pools, libraries and halls for accessibility and celebrate Whau's identity with public art and storytelling in spaces.
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