Henderson-Massey Local Board

Create a parks and places forum to hear community views on recreation needs and aspirations to meet growing population.

Plan ahead for open space and purchase of land for parks in new developments.

Push hard for a new pool in the Northwest of Waitakere.

End the war on cars so families can access shops, sports, concerts and local events.

Make it easier for responsible bar and restaurant owners to obtain and keep licences without red tape.

Protect public access to coasts, reserves and Crown land so communities can enjoy them.

Celebrate arts, culture and festivals that reflect Pacific, Māori and diverse communities, strengthening belonging and pride.

Protect and enhance parks, pools, libraries and community spaces so every whānau can access safe, welcoming facilities.

Support local sporting facilities and recreation programmes that keep rangatahi active, healthy and connected.

Improve libraries and community halls to provide vibrant community spaces.

Support cultural festivals that celebrate Henderson-Massey's diversity.

Upgrade parks, playgrounds and sports facilities for safer, more accessible recreation.

Continue supporting investment into Henderson-Massey's local facilities to ensure they remain fit for purpose and grow with the population.

Initiate community events and opportunities that bring investment to the local area.

Invest in parks, green spaces and playgrounds that the community can be proud of.

Make sure sports and cultural facilities are shared and accessible for all. Commit to an outdoor swimming facility for the West.

Support the Waitākere Licensing Trust to engage with the community and enable more varied, local hospitality options for all.

Support thriving local centres with usable public space and events for all ages, libraries, play equipment and ways to connect for free.

Hold open-air markets, community gardens and free outdoor events to bring vitality to urban areas.

Support a range of grassroots, cultural, festive, sporting events and concerts that bring people together and revitalise town centres.

Support an aquatic centre in northwest and address the legacy of underinvestment in recreational amenities in Henderson-Massey.

Continue full support for the Corban Estate Arts Centre. It is a kaleidoscope of art and culture that relies on council support to function.

Ensure new spaces for culture and recreation are created inside new developments as it is harder to backfill these kinds of places.

Focus on practical accessibility for cultural and sporting centres; if people cannot get in the door, it does not matter how good it is.

Advocate for increasing park numbers and park facilities due to intensification in the area.

Continue advocating for a new pool in the Massey and Northwest area to ensure it happens.

Support and empower communities to run their own events, which are crucial for building communities.

Deprioritise good-to-have cultural events when core services are lagging.

Focus council efforts on core services like network infrastructure, public transport, waste management and public facilities.

Collaborate with local sports clubs to ensure sporting facilities are well-maintained and meet the needs of a growing population.

Support and fund a diverse range of local events and festivals including cultural celebrations and community gatherings.

Upgrade and maintain parks and reserves to provide high-quality, accessible green spaces for recreation and relaxation.