He rā ki tua, the refreshed Horizons Region Spaces and Places Plan for Sport and Recreation, represents a significant step forward in how partners lead, collaborate on, and advocate for the quality planning and provision of spaces and places across the Horizons region.
RSL worked with key partners to present an agreed high-level approach to spaces and places provision for physical activity that is pragmatic, simplified, and based on evidence. Good decision-making and collaborative solutions to facility challenges are more important than ever. A decision-making framework was developed that is central to the Plan.
This Plan considered spaces and places that support active recreation and play alongside a balanced approach to sport. It sought to explore mana-enhancing relationships with mana whenua and the environment.
The Plan highlighted that together, partners can respond to changing participant needs through a network approach to provision. This involves exploring opportunities to improve equity and optimisation through provision that is complementary, connected, accessible, flexible, multi-use, and plays to regional strengths. It recognises that quality spaces and places provision sit hand-in-hand with a sustainable delivery system, ensuring participants can enjoy quality experiences in spaces that are well-activated and maintained.
