Massey Matters

to tatau kainga

tatou te iwi

mo apopo

our place

our people

our future

About the Project

"Massey Matters" is an exciting new flagship sustainable development project being led by the Waitakere City Council.

The broad aim of the project is for the council to work alongside the local community and other partners to develop a programme for long term, community driven, sustainable neighbourhood renewal and development in the Massey area. There are two key parts to the project:

• building and strengthening community activity & networks and sense of local identity and pride
• improving the way Massey looks and feels and functions - eg. public transport, walking and cycling connections, shops, social services and facilities, parks and recreation opportunities, the natural environment, more local jobs etc.

Some initial research by the council showed that there is strong support for a new 'Massey' project, with locals seeing the Project as an opportunity to:

• develop a stronger Massey identity
• increase community connectedness and positive vibes
• have more Massey owned events and activities and more community owned spaces and places
• take the best from the past and develop a new future for Massey

The size of the Massey area (approx 25,000 people) means that Massey Matters will be an umbrella for a range of smaller projects that will happen across the area. We hope that action will take place at many levels and places (eg. within neighbourhoods, schools, communities of interest, marae, etc) over the next ten years. A programme of action for 2007 has now been developed which includes a new community projects fund and a new neighbourhood project focused around West Harbour Primary School.

Council has signalled a significant commitment to Massey Matters with $100,000 included in its 2006/7 Annual Plan, and a further $150,000 signalled for each of the following 2 years and financial support of $181,000 in the current year. The council's resources will be directed toward project coordination (at community level and within the council), brokering involvement of other agencies and funding some community led projects that encourage local participation and action to strengthen Massey's future.

Fostering Innovation and Collaboration

A significant number of government and community agencies have signalled an interest in being involved and it's hoped that many new collaborative projects will emerge as Massey Matters gets established. A successful community forum to support the project was established in 2006.

If you care about this place and its future, we'd love to hear from you - Massey really does matter.

For more information about the Massey Matters Project or to join the project data base please contact us.
Or if you are interesting in applying for funding view information on the Massey Matters Funding process.

Massey Community Forums

Massey Matters Community forums are held quarterly to consult with our community.

The next Community Forum will be held at 7.00 - 9.30pm (Light refreshments from 6.30pm) Tuesday 13 October Norwest Baptist Hall, 63 Hobsonville Road, Massey

Discussion and decisions will include:

•  Latest Massey Marvels presentations
•  Interactive session on what Massey Matters should focus on in the future
•  Massey Matters funding round open in October
•  Election of 2 new people to the Massey Matters Funding Committee
•  Reports from previous MM Funding round

Call Linda Shaw on (09) 832 0431 or 839 0400 and ask to be connected to her mobile 021 233 5181

Research and Reports

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At Te Raa Mokopuna Day on 31 March 2007, a face to face survey of 100 people was undertaken.  This survey focused on the needs of families in Massey.

Te Raa Mokopuna Day Community Survey Results 2007 (Size 34K)

West Harbour Sustainable Neighbourhood Project

As part of the Massey Matters umbrella, a new neighbourhood project has been established.

Tatou West Harbour (Size 287K)

Street Meetings in West Harbour - October and November 2007

A number of Street Talk events were held in October and November 2007 in the West Harbour area. A report on these events is available below.

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Report on Street Events October-November 2007 (Size 155K)

Massey Matters Newsletters

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Newsletter Issue 12 - June - August 2010 (Size 2191K)

Newsletter Issue 11 - March - May 2010 (Size 2558K)

Newsletter Issue 10 - December 2009 (Size 1687K)

Newsletter Issue 9 - September 2009 (Size 1684K)

Newsletter Issue 8 - June 2009 (Size 1540K)

Newsletter Issue 7 - March 2009 (Size 1495K)

Newsletter Issue 6 - December 2008 (Size 1844K)

Newsletter Issue 5 - September 2008 (Size 2260K)

Newsletter Issue 4 - June 2008 (Size 1300K)

Newsletter Issue 3 - March 2008 (Size 2132K)

Newsletter Issue 2 - December 2007 (Size 1482K)

Project Updates

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June 2008 Update Report to Waitakere City Council (Size 78K)

July 2007 Update Report to Waitakere City Council (Size 88K)

Upcoming Events in Massey

It Was All A Dream
28 May

Massey Marvels

Massey Marvels nominations for October close on 1 October, there are four different categories which are:

1. Young Person
2. Adult
3. Organisation
4. Business

Who can receive one of these awards?
ANYONE! Any individual, organisation or business that you believe meets the criteria below.

Criteria
Lives in, works in or supports the Massey Community. - Has demonstrated a commitment to helping others and enhancing positive relationships.

How do I nominate someone?
Complete the nomination form attached and return to Fran Jones at the address below by Friday 6 March 2009.

What happens next?
Complete the nomination form attached and return to Linda Shaw at the address below or email Linda@masseymatters.co.nz by Friday 1 October 2009.

Once decisions have been made, the recipients will then be contacted to advise of the decision and will be invited to accept their award at the Massey Matters Community Forum which will be held from 7 - 9.30pm Tuesday 13 October 2009 at Nor-West Baptist Church, Hobsonville Rd, Massey. Previous Massey Marvels recipients have done work in big projects and also aa inspiring single act that is worth acknowledging.

For further information contact us.

Massey Youth Workers Network

Youth and youth activities are one of the five Massey Matters priorities for 2008-09.

A networking forum for young people and those working with young people in Massey meets every two months. You are welcome to attend.

For further information contact us.

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Massey Matters Fund Successful Applicants

Council has a $25,000 fund to support community led projects that contribute to Massey Matters project goals. Grant recipients for 2010 can be viewed on the link below:

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Massey Matters Recipients for 2010 (Size 42K)

To apply for funding view the Massey Matters Fund page.

Contact Us

Office Location:

396 Don Buck Rd
Triangle Rd Shopping Centre
(go down drive by Massey Pharmacy and turn immediately left)
Massey
Waitakere

Massey Matters

Massey Matters Project Coordinator
PO Box 84152, Westgate 0657
Ph: (09) 832 0431

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