As I have previously posted, one of the main factors for a thriving community, is the development of strong lasting relationships. Something that makes a community unique, such as the street art in Katikati or the huge L&P bottle in Paeroa, help to set those communities apart and bring a sense of pride to the residents in the area. When I look at Onehunga for example, I don’t really see much that sets us apart from the rest, other then Dressmart or a Mitre 10, but everybody has one of those down the road. Therefore, I am exploring another avenue that coincides with another planning course I am taking, and that is the formation of a “community day” that brings people together to take part in activities that can form relationships. I took the idea from the Cornwall Park School Fair, which was a school I attended when I was younger.
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| Cornwall Park School Fair - Activities for all ages Source: Cornwall Park: 2011 |
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| Interested Parties and investors such as LJ Hooker participate in the event Source: Cornwall Park: 2011 |
Cornwall Park has been hosting this school fair every year and with great success. It generates a lot of money for the school while also bringing people together to participate in activities and events that range from lucky dips and raffles to coconut tossing and horse rides. Therefore I believe that an event such as this can ensure the formation of relationships in a number of communities throughout Auckland. This is just an idea and something that can be built on. I also understand the Cornwall Park School Fair is quite a large scale event, and much smaller ideas can be implemented in smaller communities
Cornwall Park School Fair Info: http://www.cornwallpark.school.nz/index.php?mid=0,cornwall_pub:10164
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