In 2004, the Taupo District Council brought together the following group of key partners to develop a cultural (arts and heritage) development strategy for the district;
- Ngati Tuwharetoa
- Destination Lake Taupo
- Lake Taupo Development Company
- Lake Taupo Museum and Art Gallery
The strategy for district cultural development was created through a consultative process involving all the key partners. Core principles which underpin work on the Cultural Development Strategy are; leadership and partnership, a collective strategic and integrated approach; efficiency and effectiveness.
The Strategy has five goals:
Partnership
Effective cultural partnership between Taupo District Council and Ngati Tuwharetoa, and its hapu and other stakeholders that result in co-operation and adds value to cultural development for the district and visitors.
Knowledge
Increased knowledge of and pride in district, history, people, stories, achievements and arts.
Protection
High quality care and conservation of significant objects, buildings, collections, including historical trees, records and stories of the district for current and future generations.
Facilities, Events and Services
World class cultural facilities, events and services in the district which complement the world class natural heritage and increase access, quality of experience and satisfaction for the district and visitors.
Enterprise
Distinctive cultural products for local, national and international investors, operators and visitors inclusive accommodation, food, merchandise, visitor experiences (Creative enablers).
Louise Davidson
Policy Analyst
Strategic Development
TAUPO DISTRICT COUNCIL
72 Lake Terrace, Taupo 3330
Private Bag 2005
Taupo Mail Centre
Taupo 3352
New Zealand
ph: 07 376 0884
mobile: 021 311 959
fax: 07 376 9310
e-mail: ldavidson@taupo.govt.nz
web: http://www.taupo.govt.nz
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