Henderson-Massey Local Board

Great news, moth plant hunters! 🌿✨
The Henderson-Massey Moth Plant Competition has been extended!

You now have until Saturday 24 May to collect pods, pull vines, and submit your poster entries. That’s extra time to help tackle this invasive w**d in your neighbourhood—and more chances to win a share of over $1,000 in prizes!

Competition categories:
💚 Most pods collected (team)
💚 Most vines removed (team)
💚 Poster design (individual)

This fun, family-friendly competition is open to teams with at least one member who lives, works, or goes to school in the Henderson-Massey local board area.

So grab your gloves, rally your whānau, friends, school or community group, and keep up the awesome mahi removing moth plant from our streets, parks and backyards.

👉 Find out more and enter: www.ecomatters.org.nz/mothplantcomp

Ngā mihi nui to EcoMatters Environment Trust for delivering this fantastic competition.

🚲 Thinking about cycling again? You’re not alone.

Bike Hub Henderson saw record numbers last month—447 people through the doors and 199 bikes repaired! ✨

If your bike’s been sitting unused, the Bike Hub is a welcoming place to bring it back to life. With tools, advice, and practical support, getting back into cycling has never been easier.

You’ll also find affordable second‑hand bikes, parts, accessories, and guidance to help you ride safely and confidently. 👩‍🔧🔐

🕙 10am–2pm, Thursday to Sunday
📍 Falls Carpark, 22 Alderman Drive

Proudly supported by our board and delivered by EcoMatters Environment Trust. 💚

Lest We Forget 🌺

Honour. Remember. Reflect.

Join us this Anzac Day: https://tinyurl.com/2h7zwb5j

💡 Brightening up Toi / Coletta Esplanade! 💡

Work is underway to install new lighting along the esplanade, with completion expected by the end of June.

🚶‍♀️ What to expect:

🔸The new path will be partially closed, with one lane open at all times so you can still travel both ways.
🔸The old footpath next to the road remains open.
🔸A short full closure is expected in May during drilling works — please follow on-site signage. Pedestrians will be diverted to the path alongside Central Park Drive.

This project is proudly funded by our board, thanks to Auckland Transport for delivering the mahi for us.

As the days grow shorter, life across the southern hemisphere begins to slow down. Nature gradually shifts toward a season of rest, gathering energy for the next cycle of growth. 🍁🎑

It’s also a lovely time to give something back to te taiao (the natural environment).

Proudly supported by our board, there are plenty of easy ways to get involved close to home, whether it's joining an EcoFest workshop, cycling along to Bike Hub Henderson, or taking the kids to an upcycled arts and crafts session with The ReCreators. 💚

✨ Check out more wonderful environmental initiatives where you can help make a difference: https://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2026/03/simple-ways-to-pitch-in-for-te-taiao-in-henderson-massey/

Anzac Day is a time to reflect on the servicemen and servicewomen, past and present, who have displayed courage and self-sacrifice serving our country ❤

Find details of local services, including in Henderson and Te Atatū here 👇

Anzac Day Parades and Services 2026 Anzac Day is a time to reflect on the servicemen and servicewomen, past and present, who have displayed courage and self-sacrifice serving our country.

As the weather eases, please stay alert for surface flooding, landslides and debris.
🚚 Inorganic collections booked for Monday 13 April will be moved to Saturday 18 April. The rest of the week will go ahead as scheduled
📞 Report stormwater issues and flooding to the council on 09 301 0101
🪾 Report trees down on public land and weather-related damage to council property online at aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/report-it

📌 Aucklanders are being advised to delay all unnecessary travel on Sunday due to the impact of Cyclone Vaianu.
📌 If you do need to travel, please drive extra carefully and never drive through floodwaters.
ℹ️ For Auckland Transport updates and information about weather impacted roads visit: https://tinyurl.com/AT-Vaianu