Aktive Summary Annual Report 2015/16
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8 <strong>Aktive</strong> <strong>Summary</strong> <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2015</strong>/20<strong>16</strong><br />
MESSAGE FROM AUCKLAND COUNCIL<br />
He pānui nō te Kaunihera ō Tāmaki Makaurau<br />
We’re on a mission to make Auckland the world’s most liveable city.<br />
We are proud to partner with <strong>Aktive</strong> and we share its vision for<br />
Auckland being the world’s most active city.<br />
Auckland Council’s parks, leisure facilities, sports and recreation<br />
programmes provide Aucklanders with opportunities to be more active<br />
more often. Having quality access to parks and recreation facilities<br />
encourages Aucklanders to engage in regular exercise and directly<br />
contributes to improved physical and mental health.<br />
With over 9 million visits a year, the council’s leisure facilities are an<br />
important part of getting Aucklanders to live healthier lives and enjoy<br />
the benefits of physical activity. We are also increasing our investment<br />
in Auckland’s 800 sports fields to improve playing facilities for<br />
Aucklanders to train and play on.<br />
Auckland Council supports sport and recreation outcomes through<br />
partnering with others and investing in more than 75 facility partnership<br />
projects over the last 3 years, working with others to share land and<br />
resources. Auckland Council has contributed $27 million towards<br />
community recreation assets which, combined with community<br />
contributions, are worth $76 million. One example of this is the new<br />
Owen Glenn National Aquatic Centre, which showcases a<br />
private-public partnership with council investment of $13 million<br />
towards the total facility cost of $27 million ensuring community access<br />
to the pool facility and the opportunity for Auckland to host international<br />
and national swimming events.<br />
<strong>Annual</strong> operation grants also support the implementation of initiatives<br />
with the Auckland Sport and Recreation Strategic Action Plan.<br />
Through <strong>Aktive</strong>, the Regional Sport and Recreation Grants Programme<br />
and operational grants, we increase community access to<br />
non-Council owned facilities.<br />
Through facilities and programmes like these, we can address<br />
increases in diseases such as obesity, diabetes and<br />
cardiovascular disease.<br />
Auckland Council is committed to supporting <strong>Aktive</strong> in its efforts to<br />
help people and communities achieve sporting habits for life.<br />
Ehara taku toa, he takitahi, he toa takitini.<br />
Stephen Town<br />
Auckland Council<br />
Chief Executive
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