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Plans / Projects 22 Apr 2021

Exciting progress being made in Avondale

The draft designs for the new Avondale library and community hub and upgraded town square are now available for public feedback, and we’re keen to hear your thoughts.

16 Apr 2021

Final meeting for Carter as Chair on home turf

The April Henderson-Massey Local Board Business Meeting is set to be a significant occasion, as it will be the final meeting with Chris Carter and Will Flavell in the Chair and Deputy Chair roles.

Cycling 31 Mar 2021

Delight at Bike Hub Award Win

News that Local Board-funded Ecomatters bike hubs in New Lynn and Henderson have won a National Transport Award at Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency’s On the Go Awards has been met with delight by community leaders.

17 Mar 2021

Time running out to have your say in Whau

The clock is ticking and Whau residents should have their say on the 10-year Budget before it is too late, says Whau ward councillor Tracy Mulholland.

22 Feb 2021

Whau voice crucial for Auckland’s Recovery Budget says councillor

Whau ward Councillor Tracy Mulholland is calling on Whau residents to make their voices heard in the council’s Recovery Budget consultation, as decisions made now will impact the area for the next decade.

Community 18 Feb 2021

Family services boost for Te Atatu

Services for new parents through to young adults in West Auckland have been boosted following decisions by Henderson-Massey Local Board to award leases to three organisations in Te Atatu Peninsula and Te Atatu South.

Development 11 Dec 2020

Creating streets for people in the Henderson town centre

Henderson’s streets will soon come to life with colour and activities designed to make the streets in the town centre safer for pedestrians and cyclists.

Environment 1 Dec 2020

Whau Local Board calls to protect its green space

Whau Local Board is calling for a plan for the Whau area to maintain, provide and increase access to green spaces.

Events

01 Jul 2026 - 30 Jul 2026

Mornings by the Stream - Glen Eden

Join EcoMatters stream rangers Pam and Alanah as we care for one of the beautiful waterways in th...

02 Jul 2026

Kete harakeke weaving workshop

Celebrate Matariki and explore te ao Māori through a hands-on harakeke weaving session.

05 Feb 2026 - 05 Nov 2026

Vaka Tautua Drop-In at Avondale Library

Vaka Tautua is a National ‘Pacific for Pacific’ mental health, disability and social services pro...

03 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2026

Organic gardening sessions

Get involved with myriad seasonal organic gardening activities. You can even share in the harvest!

04 Jul 2026

Matariki planting - Waitahurangi Awa

Come along for a community planting along the Waitahurangi Awa at Te Kōtuitanga (Olympic Park), N...

04 Jul 2026

Matariki Planting at Te Kōtuitanga

As we plant along the awa, we reflect on Matariki as a time of renewal.

07 Feb 2026 - 05 Dec 2026

Death Cafe - Avondale Library

Enjoy a group-directed, confidential discussion about death with no agenda, objectives or themes....

05 Jul 2026

Make a Matariki Star

Come together this Matariki to weave your own harakeke (flax) star and celebrate the season with...