INTEREST in a replacement for the Ellerslie International Flower Show from potential event organisers, sponsors, exhibitors and the community is flourishing.
It has resulted in the Manukau City Council and Auckland Regional Council considering options for the future.
Both councils are indicating their interest in retaining a show at Manurewa’s Auckland Botanic Gardens and expect to call for proposals in the New Year.
Manukau Mayor Len Brown and ARC parks and heritage committee chairwoman Sandra Coney say both councils have been inundated with emails and phone calls from people interested in seeing a replacement show stay in the Auckland region.
“Manukau City Council is working with the ARC to explore opportunities going forward,” says Mr Brown.
“Whilst we can’t say yet what a replacement event would look like, we can say that we’re keen to see something in Manukau, preferably next year.”
Ms Coney says the Auckland Botanic Gardens is a high profile site and the ARC is keen to see it utilised.
“By working with Manukau, and, if need be, other councils in the region, we believe there’s potential to hold a replacement event at the gardens.”
A business case identifying the potential benefits of a replacement show and associated risks, plus a draft request for proposal will be presented to both councils in early February. |
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