Beyond the Boundaries:

Ki Tua i ngā Pae

A guide to creating more connected, adaptable and sustainable community spaces

The Beyond the Boundaries Guide has been developed to help sport, recreation and community organisations explore new ways of using their facilities to meet the changing needs of their communities. As participation patterns evolve and expectations shift, the guide provides practical ideas, prompts and local examples to help organisations rethink traditional spaces, identify new opportunities and maximise the value of the facilities they already have.

Whether you're looking to better support your community, improve sustainability or make more effective use of existing spaces, the guide encourages organisations to think beyond their facility boundaries.

As participation patterns and community expectations evolve, reimagining how spaces are used can strengthen sustainability, increase community value and unlock new opportunities. By considering what complements—not competes with—existing services, organisations can create more adaptable, welcoming and valuable spaces that continue to serve their communities into the future.

The guide encourages organisations to consider What could our space become?​​​​​​​

Iti te matakahi, pangāia ki te tōtara pakaru ai

The wedge may be small but it will split the greatest tōtara

Small moves can lead to big change

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Beyond the Boundary: What could your space become?