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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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