Aktive Summary Annual Report 2016/17

36 Aktive Summary Annual Report 2016/2017
SPACES & PLACES
Aktive led the sector’s engagement in the Auckland Sports
Sector: Facilities Priorities Plan. The project involved eight
workshops with the sector across the year in conjuction with
Local Board and major facility sessions. The final report and
the methodology for prioritising major investment in individual
codes will help advise funding decisions by Auckland Council
and other funding sources moving forward.
Aktive with Auckland Council, Sport New Zealand and the
Ministry of Education, is part of the Community and Sport
Partnerships project to establish protocols and good practice
around unlocking school facilities for community use.
The project also looks to improve joint planning and
investments for shared use.
Late in the year work commenced on a second hugely
important piece for Auckland, an Indoor Courts Facility Plan.
Aktive again leads engagement with the major codes utilising
indoor court space where a shortfall in capacity is hindering
growth in participation.
Aktive has facilitated, chaired or participated in Auckland
community sport or facility planning and implementation,
for Netball, Rugby, League, Golf, Basketball, Hockey and
Tennis. In each, a planned approach to facility development
to meet shortfall in capacity is underway. Aktive played a lead
role in bringing to fruition an additional Facilities Fund for Rugby
League, based on Auckland’s hosting of the NRL Nines, and
bringing $1 million of untagged funding from the NRL
for facilities in Auckland.
Over the year The Auckland Approach to Community Sport
Regional Delivery Plan for Spaces & Places was developed,
and is now being implemented by an Action Group.
“Aktive - Auckland Sport & Recreation
has been an important part of our future
planning for golf within Auckland.
They have been a critical partner in
bringing multiple stakeholders
together and facilitating the
development of our long-term
approach, adding significant
value right throughout
the process.”
Carl Fenton, Sector Relationship Manager,
New Zealand Golf