"There are so many spaces we’ve got in Invercargill for people to play, why is it the council’s role to get involved in a role that should be taken up by the caregivers and parents?”
I think Councillor Dermody should put aside his personal or national political philosophies: Council has responsibilities for social and economic health and wellbeing of city residents incorporated in strategy documents around this. And provides amenities on behalf of ratepayers - whose interest and needs he should represent first and foremost. We need him to participate and explore and promote increased non- traditional recreational uses within the public spaces of this city . Times are tough. Travel is costly. Community CONNECTION and recreation within the urban boundary is more needed than ever,
Council amenities requires strategy and creative input and review over time to reflect what his ratepayers want and need. Social recreational needs in 2024 are not those of 1984 . Council needs to listen and hear the needs of todays parents, not just say it’s up to you… The concept promoted ( it seems) by Mr Dermody that Council might build a park with green space ( or whatever) and walk away, leaving city-residents to it , (their responsibility), is not best: We gain more with council oversight as co- ordinator, innovator and provider. Especially needed in 2024 are increased non-sporting, non- traditional social -recreational facilities: There are a lot of solitary, car- less, lower- socio- economic residents. A wharf at Donovan pond , French-style low wooden tables and stools for board games in queens park, increased open-space dog-walking open within the city boundary disc golf; all are modern ideas appealing to varied age groups. Adult non- working or retired men in this city are a group not well catered for : It’s not just playgrounds for under 12s and sports fields. I will give an example of Council building a park ,then not reviewing outcomes: This being the construction of Donovan park in the 1970s , designed around vehicular access, in a narrow restricted vehicular corridor within a huge Public reserve space , with the amenities best needed there not having reviewed in fifty years. A passive pond experience, and restricted walking along or on a roadway is not best use? I hope Mr Dermody isnt one who wants to sell it off; please I hope he will participate creatively in how Donovan Park, and the cities reserve lands can be increasingly and creatively used and fostered for the health and well being of those you represent 👍. I Might be being unnecessarily hard or misinterpreted Mr Dermody , but I’m trying to advocate he please put aside reluctance and embrace enthusiasm to re-jig our city’s recreational amenities inventively, JUST AS WE’VE DONE well. in the cbd Let’s get modern and creative and collaborate all together, instead of query the very concept !!
I also am not commenting on grant as councillor . I’m solely standing up on a single of his viewpoints as reported yesterday : that Council yes please should contribute , in energy and oversight and SUPPORT of this city’s arts and leisure environment .
Are you a libertarian and act voter by chance? I don’t have children at all yet think council has a role of in developing policies initiatives and infrastructure in public spaces to provide recreation, community connection and wellbeing. Clearly you have a different general political philosophy which uou impose on local government. perhaps you expect Council should only deliver core functions water wastewater and rubbish bins then? Do you think families should get together then to coordinate a new skatepark or construct a disc golf course in a public place. What about the arts , cbd night markets entertainment in wachner place do you also assert council has no role ? You talk of nannying and personsal responsibility , I’ll throw that back and enquire your opinion on council nannying Rugby Southland over decades buying out its waterlogged non viable stadium . Which groups again have personal responsibility?
Hello Lolo,l feel you might be stuck in the past,children today want a different type of entertainment to how we used to play,l think we should be thinking how we can bring modern technology to the kids which should be available to all children who are interested, we have lots of playgrounds for the little ones but very little for the 5yr olds upwards so l would like to see our council explore this area more
I’m ALL for that absolutely , this is what I’m trying to articulate . Far from a hands off -“ it’s YOUR role as parents” stance - Council and councillors indeed have a role to want to HEAR your voice, and advocate ,initiate and foster the recreational and wellbeing needs of the cities residents. : Children of all ages , youth , and adults of all ages. Council to me, has responsibility to be responsive to residents needs and foster a healthy happy city with appropriate recreational and social infrastructure . It’s NOT a nanny state for residents to expect council play a role in this area !
I think Councillor Dermody should put aside his personal or national political philosophies: Council has responsibilities for social and economic health and wellbeing of city residents incorporated in strategy documents around this. And provides amenities on behalf of ratepayers - whose interest and needs he should represent first and foremost. We need him to participate and explore and promote increased non- traditional recreational uses within the public spaces of this city . Times are tough. Travel is costly. Community CONNECTION and recreation within the urban boundary is more needed than ever,
Council amenities requires strategy and creative input and review over time to reflect what his ratepayers want and need. Social recreational needs in 2024 are not those of 1984 . Council needs to listen and hear the needs of todays parents, not just say it’s up to you… The concept promoted ( it seems) by Mr Dermody that Council might build a park with green space ( or whatever) and walk away, leaving city-residents to it , (their responsibility), is not best: We gain more with council oversight as co- ordinator, innovator and provider. Especially needed in 2024 are increased non-sporting, non- traditional social -recreational facilities: There are a lot of solitary, car- less, lower- socio- economic residents. A wharf at Donovan pond , French-style low wooden tables and stools for board games in queens park, increased open-space dog-walking open within the city boundary disc golf; all are modern ideas appealing to varied age groups. Adult non- working or retired men in this city are a group not well catered for : It’s not just playgrounds for under 12s and sports fields. I will give an example of Council building a park ,then not reviewing outcomes: This being the construction of Donovan park in the 1970s , designed around vehicular access, in a narrow restricted vehicular corridor within a huge Public reserve space , with the amenities best needed there not having reviewed in fifty years. A passive pond experience, and restricted walking along or on a roadway is not best use? I hope Mr Dermody isnt one who wants to sell it off; please I hope he will participate creatively in how Donovan Park, and the cities reserve lands can be increasingly and creatively used and fostered for the health and well being of those you represent 👍. I Might be being unnecessarily hard or misinterpreted Mr Dermody , but I’m trying to advocate he please put aside reluctance and embrace enthusiasm to re-jig our city’s recreational amenities inventively, JUST AS WE’VE DONE well. in the cbd Let’s get modern and creative and collaborate all together, instead of query the very concept !!
What a load of tripe what ever happened to personal responsibility do you want the council to raise your children for you too?
We need more councillors like Grant.
I also am not commenting on grant as councillor . I’m solely standing up on a single of his viewpoints as reported yesterday : that Council yes please should contribute , in energy and oversight and SUPPORT of this city’s arts and leisure environment .
Are you a libertarian and act voter by chance? I don’t have children at all yet think council has a role of in developing policies initiatives and infrastructure in public spaces to provide recreation, community connection and wellbeing. Clearly you have a different general political philosophy which uou impose on local government. perhaps you expect Council should only deliver core functions water wastewater and rubbish bins then? Do you think families should get together then to coordinate a new skatepark or construct a disc golf course in a public place. What about the arts , cbd night markets entertainment in wachner place do you also assert council has no role ? You talk of nannying and personsal responsibility , I’ll throw that back and enquire your opinion on council nannying Rugby Southland over decades buying out its waterlogged non viable stadium . Which groups again have personal responsibility?
Hello Lolo,l feel you might be stuck in the past,children today want a different type of entertainment to how we used to play,l think we should be thinking how we can bring modern technology to the kids which should be available to all children who are interested, we have lots of playgrounds for the little ones but very little for the 5yr olds upwards so l would like to see our council explore this area more
I’m ALL for that absolutely , this is what I’m trying to articulate . Far from a hands off -“ it’s YOUR role as parents” stance - Council and councillors indeed have a role to want to HEAR your voice, and advocate ,initiate and foster the recreational and wellbeing needs of the cities residents. : Children of all ages , youth , and adults of all ages. Council to me, has responsibility to be responsive to residents needs and foster a healthy happy city with appropriate recreational and social infrastructure . It’s NOT a nanny state for residents to expect council play a role in this area !