VISION Events contribute to a prosperous, dynamic and diverse city by celebrating the city's identity, engaging the community and providing exciting experience opportunities.

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Draft Events Strategy

The Events Strategy aims to enhance and develop events in the North Shore to achieve community outcomes as set out in the City Plan.

It provides the strategic framework for events services and facilities which are provided by the Council.

As an overview document it sets out a vision and pathway for, and maximizing the effectiveness of, Council’s investment in events and is intended to:

• Provide a vision and direction for event services and investment which is open and transparent and aligned with regional and City plans and strategies.
• Provide an environment which will encourage the development of a portfolio of events which excite and engage the community and visitors and optimise the contribution of events to community outcomes.
• Provide a decision-informing framework against which critical decisions relating to investment and resourcing of events can be made.
• Provide a cross council approach to events through the coordination and rationalisation of internal resources to maximise outcomes
• Provide a basis for city identity promotion and leveraging.

For the purpose of this strategy an event is defined as:

“A one time or infrequently occurring event outside the normal programme or activities of the sponsoring or organising body. For the consumer or guest, an event is an opportunity for a leisure, social or cultural experience outside the normal range of choices or beyond everyday experience.”

The draft plan can be viewed at your local Library, Area Office, or by downloading from this page.

Copies can also be obtained from the North Shore City Council.

Interested persons and organisations are invited to lodge written comments on the draft plan.  The closing date for submissions is 5.00 pm on Friday 18th July 2008.

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Comments or inquries should be addressed to
Sarah McDonald
Policy and Planning Advisor
Community Services
North Shore City Council
Private Bag 93-500,
Takapuna,
North Shore City