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Grants help Henderson-Massey community groups
Forty-two community groups and organisations have been successful in the latest round of Henderson-Massey Local and Multiboard grant allocations. The grants aim to empower and strengthen the local community.

Manukau Harbour Forum plans to plant
Manukau Harbour Forum will use unspent funds to buy native plants to improve the harbour's health.

Arts and community centres given funding boost
West arts organisations and community venues reliant on council funding to operate have been given a boost following a decision to allocate more than $437,000 towards operational costs by Henderson-Massey Local Board.

Te Kawerau ā Maki return historic park name in Waitākere Ranges
Names and narratives that reclaim Māori identity and restore mana and mauri (life force) to the whenua (land), through the restoration of the Māori language, are being returned to the whenua in parks across communities in the Waitākere Ranges Local Board area.

Grant helps grow kids love for nature
Interest in nature has grown at Edmonton Primary School with an environmental initiative thanks to the Love Your Neighbourhood grant provided by EcoMatters.

West Auckland festivals get funding
West Auckland performing arts venues have been awarded funding for their annual festivals through Auckland Council’s Regional Event Grants Programme.

Future planning underway for Waitipu
A plan to inform and guide future development for recreation and experiences at Waitipu in the Waitākere Valley has been adopted by Waitākere Ranges Local Board.

Catherine Plaza upgrade a boost for Henderson town centre
Henderson residents are being asked for their feedback on the upgrade to Catherine Plaza. The aim is to refresh Catherine Plaza into a safe and inviting area and to encourage the community and visitors to spend more time there.
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