14 October 2021
Media: Rotorua Daily Post
Topic: Lake View Golf Club sod-turning ceremony
Enquiry
I'm getting in touch as I'm whipping up a story on the blessing of the Lakeview Clubhouse site which took place on Tuesday.
They have suggested I get a few comments from the mayor as she gave a nice speech on the day about the club and blessing. Would I be able to get a few comments from her to the following couple of questions to add in?
- Why was it special to be at the Lakeview Clubhouse's site blessing? What did you do/be a part of at the blessing event?
- Why was/will this Clubhouse be a great asset to its local community? What are you looking forward to about seeing it back in action?
- Is there anything you would like to add?
Response
From Mayor Steve Chadwick:
It was fantastic to be there and see great people doing great things for their local community.
I was impressed with the plans for the new clubhouse and especially with the vision to create a whanau-based community hub. That really speaks to Council’s objectives around creating thriving communities, ensuring people are connected and have facilities and services that enable that to happen so they can thrive together.
The club has some wonderful initiatives to involve locals in their club, to work with schools to promote golf to tamariki and to support community charities.
I also congratulate them on their contribution to Predator Free 2050 through their trapping programme, and especially engaging with young people to look after their environment.