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Parks / Outdoors 27 Jun 2023

Sole Māori names adopted for parks across Waitākere Ranges

Ten parks will now carry sole Te Reo Māori names replacing the existing English names. The names were formally adopted at Waitākere Ranges Local Board’s recent business meeting.

Plans / Projects 26 Jun 2023

Henderson-Massey adopts Catherine Plaza concept plan

A concept plan for a refreshed Catherine Plaza has been approved by Henderson-Massey Local Board. 

14-24 year olds 26 Jun 2023

Young environmental leaders step up

Young environmental leaders have attended a sustainability wānanga.

Parks / Outdoors 2 Jun 2023

Two parks win international award again in Waitākere Ranges

Both parks have been recipients of this award multiple times since 2014, with Waikumete being the first cemetery in the southern hemisphere to win the award.

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...

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