"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 0212335181
Research and Reports
Before embarking on the Massey Matters Project, Council
engaged SHORE Research to undertake some research on local
issues and needs. This 2006 report is below.
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installed on your computer in order to view and print these documents. For
help opening PDF files or tips on copying information see Helpful
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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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There are people who quietly work for a better
Massey and are known and respected for their commitment to
our community. Others we have not heard of yet. Massey
Marvels is a way of recognising contribution and achievement
in our community.
Massey Marvels nominations for October
close on 1 October, there are four different categories
which are:
Young Person
Adult
Organisation
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.
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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 2009 can be viewed on the link below:
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Massey Matters 
For more information about the Massey Matters Project or to
join the project data base please
Or if you are interesting in applying for funding view information on the
