Massey Matters

Our Place, Our People, Our Future

About the Project	Massey Matters Fund
Fostering Innovation and Collaboration	Massey Matters Funding Opportunities
Massey Community Forums	Massey Matters Newsletters
Research and Reports	Upcoming events in Massey
Project Updates	Massey Marvels
West Harbour Sustainable Neighbourhood Project	Massey Youth Network

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. 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 and below are the summary notes from the meetings.

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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 - September 2008 (Size 2M)

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

Family Fun - Te Raa Mokopuna
28 March 2009

Massey Marvels

Now is the time for you to look at the people around you and decide who is a Massey Marvel, that person is likely to be quietly working away for a better Massey and is known and respected for their commitment to community.

Massey Marvels nominations closed on 19 September, 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 Elaine Dyer at the address below by Friday, 19 September 2008.

What happens next?
The nominations will be compiled and reviewed by a sub-group of Massey Matters. Our “Marvels” will be chosen after careful consideration of the criteria.
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 Massey Matters Community Forum to be held:

Monday October 13 2008
Church of the Good Shepherd
2 Moire Road, Massey
7pm

Contact: Elaine Dyer
PO Box 21 920
Henderson
Ph: (09) 837 4849
Email: vfw@xtra.co.nz

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Nomination Form (Size 60K)

Massey Youth Workers Network

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

A new networking forum for young people and those working with young people in Massey has recently been formed.

Massey Youth Network Newsletter

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Newsletter #1 - September 2008 (Size K)

Massey Matters Fund

Council has a $28,000 fund to support community led projects that contribute to Massey Matters project goals. Grant recipients for 2008 can be seen below.

To apply for funding view the Massey Matters Fund page.