Services that make Waimakariri a great place to live

Do you know… how many people-focused services your Council provides?

Beyond the essentials, Council supports the places, programmes, and people that help our communities thrive. The things you enjoy every week – parks, libraries, pools, playgrounds, sports facilities, and community events – all play a part in making Waimakariri home.

What this includes

• Libraries, learning programmes & heritage services
• Parks, reserves, playgrounds & sports grounds
• Community halls, centres & partnership programmes
• Pools, aquatic facilities & fitness programmes
• Arts, culture & youth initiatives
• Animal management & responsible dog ownership
• Cemeteries, community safety & wellbeing support

Why this matters

These services strengthen belonging, bring people together, support local identity, and create opportunities for families, youth, and older residents.

By the numbers

Places to Learn, Gather & Connect

• 3 libraries serving 17,390 members

Places to Play & Enjoy

• Around 750 parks and reserves
• 4 aquatic facilities
• 6 skate parks
• 27 community halls
• 8 cemeteries
• 62 public toilets
• 1 airfield
• Over 23,000 public trees cared for across the district

People & Community Connections

• Support for local communities through Council-owned facilities and spaces
• Thousands of community bookings across halls, parks and facilities each year

Animals & Animal Services

• 14,170 dogs registered
• 4 dog parks
• 1 animal shelter managed by Council

Explore more

• Waimakariri Libraries
• Parks, Playgrounds & Reserves
• Swimming Pools
• Halls & Meeting Venues
• Dogs & Other Animals
• Living in Waimakariri

Now you now.

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