OUR AMAZING PLACE          

29th August 2015

A great community event run in conjuction with MPHS and Henderson South High School.  This event gave the residents in this area of Henderson an opportunity to better understand and use the human and natural resources in there community and to take pride in their community.

The weather held off long enough to complete the tour of 15 stalls including fun games and activities for the whole family before returning to the school for the Let’s Get Started community meeting.

ECODAY

12th April 2015

EcoDay is a community celebration, bringing together the best of West Auckland’s community environmental groups, green businesses, ethical food vendors and local entertainers to create a fun, free and family-friendly day out featuring:

 + Live Music and Performances
+ Eco Art and Upcycling Activities
+ Body and Soul Wellness Zone
+ Sustainable Living Workshops
+ Green Community Hub
+ Pop-Up ‘Wash Against Waste’ Food Court
+ Q&A Sessions with Eco Experts

HELPING HANDS RANUI PROJECT

28th February 2015

200 plus volunteers from the Mormon Church’s Helping hands, Tag Out Trust, Ranui Primary School, the Ranui Neighbourhood Policing Team, Te Ukaipo, Weed Free Trust, Keep Waitakere Beautiful and the Ranui Action Plan Group joined forces for the clean-up called Nga Mahi Nui O Ranui or ‘lending a helping hand to the people of Ranui.

The project involved the clean up, beautication and painting out of graffiti of the local stream and school grounds  as well off the surrounding streets and walkways. 

The turnout on the day was great with many residents lending a hand. It was a pleasure to work alongside the helping hands people, their friendly disposition and can do attitude was infectious. Tag Out supplied over 200 brushes, 185 litres of paint, painted 1300 m², rubbish bags, gloves, rags, food and give aways.   

AMAZING PLACE COMMUNITY TREASURE HUNT

Saturday 3rd March, West Harbour School

 A total of three hundred and thirty-three people took part in treasure hunt and went on adventure to discover what was in their neighbourhood.

We were blessed with beautiful weather and lots of activities for the community to get involved in. Some of the star attractions were: our community gardens where participants planted veggies, the Hoola Hoop challenge run by local resident Kerri Smith, painting artwork for the Crosby road Walkway, the enchanted forest in Spargo park and many many more. Most people choose to walk or ride scooters and some even drove!!

The day finished with a community picnic at Moiré Park, where loads of prizes were given out and the crowd was entertained by Clifford & Geronimo Stilton. Local talent and then followed lastly by Captain Festus McBoyle and Fungal Finnegan the singing pirates, with local community groups hosting stalls.  It was amazing day for the Massey and West Harbour communities.

Source: Massey Matters