Residents are being encouraged to let Rotorua District Council (RDC) know how important their community halls are to them and how they are best utilised at a series of community meetings being held around the district next month.

The council-managed community halls are located at Broadlands, Kaharoa, Mamaku, Ngakuru, Ngongotaha, Okareka, Reporoa, Rerewhakaaitu and Waikite.

RDC Community Policy & Resources manager Ann Esler says the council is seeking input from communities, including schools and other regular users of the halls, around what RDC provides for the halls.

“These halls are a focal point for social events, sports and other activities undertaken by people in rural communities, and the council is responsible for the buildings’ safety, exterior maintenance, and other costs.

“The various meetings are an opportunity for rural residents to let the council know what they want for the future of their community halls.”

Information gathered from people attending the meetings will be presented in a report to the council’s Corporate & Customer Services Committee in mid-September.

• Meetings to get community feedback will take approximately two hours and will be held at:
• Reporoa Community Hall, Monday 1 August at 7pm;
• Broadlands Hall, Tuesday 2, August at 7pm;
• Kaharoa Hall, Wednesday, 3 August at 7.30pm;
• Ngongotaha Community Hall, Thursday 4 August at 5.30pm;
• Ngakuru Hall, Monday 8 August at 7pm;
• Mamaku Hall, Tuesday 9 August at 7pm;
• Lake Okareka Hall, Wednesday 10 August at 7pm;
• Waikite Hall, Thursday 11 August at 7pm; and
• Rerewhakaaitu Settlers Hall, Monday 15 August at 7pm.

For further information contact Ann Esler on 07 351 8303.