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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

08 Apr 2026 - 15 Apr 2026

Mischief Makers: April School Holidays at Blockhouse Bay Library

Come visit Blockhouse Bay Library this school holidays to have fun for the whole whānau.

11 Feb 2026 - 30 Dec 2026

Waipareira Whānau Support Centres

Visit one of our whānau-supported centres, proudly delivered by Te Whānau o Waipareira.

28 May 2025 - 28 May 2026

New Lynn Community Hub Seed Library

Sow and share at our seed library!

09 Apr 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Microgreens workshop for kids

A fun, hands-on microgreens workshop for kids and their caregivers.

10 Mar 2026 - 18 Apr 2026

April School Holiday - Avondale Library

Keep the kids inspired these school holidays with free creative workshops, crafts, and family-fri...

08 Jan 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Knitting Circle

Come and knit at Blockhouse Bay Library!

08 Mar 2026 - 13 Apr 2026

Team Up 2 Clean Up

This is a fantastic way to get out of that same-old-same-old routine, meet new people, get light...

12 Apr 2026

Food Forest Our Public Parks - A Community Design Workshop

Explore plant layering, complementary edible species, access and pathways, water considerations,...