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Community 29 May 2023

Manukau Harbour Forum plans to plant

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

Community 25 May 2023

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.

22 May 2023

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. 

Parks / Outdoors 11 May 2023

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 Loca...

Community 18 Apr 2023

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. 

Community 11 Apr 2023

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.

Parks / Outdoors 3 Apr 2023

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.

Development 3 Apr 2023

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.

Events

13 Jan 2025 - 16 Jan 2025

Exploring Abstract Sculpture

Adults: 18+All materials included In this inspiring, explorative 4-day workshop led by sculptor J...

13 Jan 2025 - 16 Jan 2025

Glorious Glass

Learn all the basic glass casting techniques of the lost wax method to create your beautiful glas...

13 Jan 2025 - 16 Jan 2025

Off-Loom Yarn Creation, Weaving Development & Wet Felting

To deepen the understanding of wool and its qualities, participants will experience the hands-on...

13 Jan 2025 - 17 Jan 2025

Colours of the Forest

Submerge yourself in colour, mark making and simple play, before combining it with realism, focus...

15 Jan 2024 - 17 Jan 2025

Crash Course in Novel Writing

Learn essential tools to bring your writing to life.

23 Jan 2025 - 24 Jan 2025

Clay Chronicles: Crafting Hieroglyphics and Pictographs

In this hands-on class, young artists will learn to shape and mold their own clay creations.

30 Jun 2024 - 30 Jun 2025

Cuttings and Kōrero

Join us every last Sunday in Te Ara Tapuwae to connect with other plant enthusiasts!

30 Jun 2024 - 30 Jun 2025

Good Friends Group

Looking to meet some like-minded people? Join us over a cuppa every Tuesday. Meet new friends in...