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Have your say 15 Jul 2020

Could the Waitakere Ranges become New Zealand’s next ‘dark sky’ park?

Plans to apply for the international 'dark sky' status are included in the draft Local Board Plan, which is open for consultation until 13 August.

Plans / Projects 30 Jun 2020

People-friendly streets to be trialled in Henderson

Waitākere Ward councillors Shane Henderson and Linda Cooper welcome the news that Henderson’s town centre will receive funding from Waka Kotahi the NZ Transport Agency to trial a people-friendly streets project.

Environment 26 Jun 2020

Titirangi chickens go global

An Auckland Council story is going viral and spreading its wings… just like Titirangi’s feral chickens.

Waste 3 Jun 2020

Unique upcycling opportunity for community-based organisations in Piha, Karakare and Anawhata

The removal of two houses in Piha is providing a unique opportunity that could benefit local community-based organisations as part of a waste minimisation project.

Community 2 Mar 2020

Community pulls strings at come fly a kite

The Henderson-Massey local board and Raise Up Massey will co-deliver this year's Come Fly a Kite event.

Have your say 24 Feb 2020

Upper Harbour Indoor Court Facility Plan: Have your say

We'd like to hear how you might use the proposed new four-court, indoor court facility in Upper Harbour and whether we have missed anything in the activities we have identified.

Plans / Projects 20 Feb 2020

Key upgrades on the way for Henderson

Two upgrades in the Henderson area will improve safety for cyclists on a key route and make a currently unused community space habitable following a decision by Henderson-Massey Local Board.

Community 20 Feb 2020

Te Puna Market sprouts up in Henderson

A new fresh produce market has sprouted up in Henderson’s town centre, providing access to fresh local affordable kai after the neighbourhood’s primary supermarket closed late last year.

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