pulse Massey Community
Edition Eleven Aug / Sept / Oct ‘18
In this issue: Welcome Massey Matters manger, Laurel Belworthy shares her thoughts Community Hubs Update Learn what your community hubs have been up to West Means Business Latest community courses from WEST mean business Tatou te Iwi – Our People Massey Primary Principal – Bruce Barnes Massey Youth Can What’s happening in our community for youth and how can you get involved?
Thanks to our contributors You are what makes Massey Community Pulse interesting! We will consider any article or image that may be of interest to our community. The deadline for our next publication is Friday 14 September. For more information about contributing, email masseyhub@masseymatters. org or phone 833 6650
Funders We achieve what we do because of support from our Funders; Henderson Massey Local Board, Green Fingers Foundation North, Find out the growing news from our community gardens Lotteries and Trusts Million Dollar Mission. Henderson Massey Local A huge thanks for Board Update supporting our community. The latest news from our local board representative; On the Cover Shane Henderson Lisa Lowe enjoying Snow in the Park 2018 Will You Stand Up for Massey? Find out what our community needs from you. Community Connections What’s been happening in the neighbourhood A View from The Outside Find out what Massey Matters intern, Bryony thinks about our neighbourhood Massey Community Events Cut out for your fridge a list of all classes and events from our hubs
CONTACT MASSEY MATTERS Email masseyhub@masseymatters.org.nz Phone Massey Matters 832 0431 Massey Community Hub 833 6650 Manager Laurel 027 722 1150 Office Massey Community Hub 385 Don Buck Rd 9am – 4pm Monday – Thursday 9am – 2.30pm Friday Online massey matters masseymatters.org.nz
welcome Laurel
MASSEY COMMUNITY PULSE
“The happiest people don’t have everything, they just make the best of everything.”
Welcome to your latest edition of Massey Community Pulse. These past winter months have brought lashings of wild weather and caused a bit of mayhem. Personally I love the chance to get out and do some puddle jumping, but some of it felt more serious than that. We hope you all stayed safe amongst it. It got us thinking about how reliant we are on electricity and technology. Although such events can be scary and disruptive they also give us the opportunity to experience life ‘dis-connected’. Candles, conversation and canned food do have an upside and can bring us together in new ways. What would happen if your whanau switched off the t.v, screens and radios and spent one night a week conversing by candle light? The wet weather hasn’t stopped the Massey Matters team getting on with creating activities and events for you to enjoy. Read on to find out what they have been up to, and what is coming up. One thing we
notice is you are all a bit shy when it comes to coming out in the rain. We miss you! In fact, we need you. Community is you and we need more of you to step up and contribute to shaping how you want your community to be. Look for the article “Stand up for Massey’ somewhere in this edition. We’d love to hear your thoughts. In other news, we recently fare-welled one of our team, Zabeen, our Accounts Administrator whom many of you have met at the hubs and events. Zabeen bought serenity to our team, reminding us not to worry too much, to sit back and take time to find peaceful moments in our days and make happiness a pursuit. May you find some happiness in your day today. Nga mihi nui Laurel
Honetama with Colwill School Cultural Group performing at Auckland Musuem
Colwill Community Hub
community hubs update
Participation leads to Opportunity. Using your local community hub can open up new connections and have a far-reaching effect for many.
Honetama Kenny, first came to use Colwill Community Hub’s internet café in 2015. One week after chatting with Hub Manager Nicky Adam, Honetama was leading the school’s Kapa Haka group and signing up for the many courses available through Colwill Community Hub; Lifeguard and First Aid Certificates, Computers in Homes, Early Childhood Certificate Level 3. As a result of his participation he is now a full-time staff member! Honetama’s connections with the Hoani Waititi Marae and his expertise in kapa haka, te reo Maori, whakapapa and the Arts, means that he is a now a valued part of the Colwill School/Massey Community – a real taonga. Colwill School’s Cultural Group has gone from 15 students to 90 in just a couple of years, largely because of Honetama’s leadership. They are now performing regularly in public and fundraising for new kapa haka costumes.
Recent research has proved that belonging to a kapa haka or cultural group has many positive outcomes; enhancing students’ self-esteem and helping their learning in all areas. Being part of the Colwill Cultural Group is giving many kids from Colwill School a chance to succeed.
The Colwill Community Hub is a very welcoming place with much to offer, it is so good at finding and developing the strengths within the local community. Honetama’s story is one of many and he really appreciates the guidance and opportunities he has found. We believe it is the people that make the Colwill Community Hub great. He aha te mea nui o tea o? He tangata! He tangata! He tangata! Please feel free to drop into Colwill Community Hub, during school hours. Kintara Drive, Massey East ph. 09 833 6081
Manutewhau Community Hub Kia Ora, Namaste, Ola! Massey, winter is here… We hope you are wrapping up and staying warm. To keep active why don’t you take advantage of the many parks in Massey? Take the whanau out for some hoop, kick the ball around or just sit and enjoy the scenery. “How can the hub cater to your needs?” We like to keep up to date with what’s current in the community so we can help those in need. If you think an activity, project, or a group would work at the hub we will try our best to facilitate what our community needs. Check out the back cover for a full list of our programmes, head to our website masseymatters.org.nz or give us a call on 416 9397.
Community Lunch at the Manutewhau Community Hub
Up and Coming at the Hub We will be exploring everyday use of te reo in celebration of Maori language week – Friday 14 September. Hub administrator Tina wants us to Korero Mai and says, “He waka eke noa”, “A canoe which we are all in with no exception.” Ka pai Tina! Conservation Week
September
WHERE ARE THE HUBS? Manutewhau Community Hub West Harbour School 74b Oreil Ave, West Harbour Tina or Samantha: 416 9397 hubs@masseymatters.org.nz manutewhau community hub
Learn how to make a banana bag, do some planting for our community garden, enjoy a hot cuppa and meet your neighbour.
Massey Community Hub Triangle Park 385 Don Buck Rd, Massey Melanie: 833 66550
Come meet the team here at the hub.
Colwill Community Hub Colwill School Kintara Drive, Massey East Nicola: 027 446 2166 nicolaa@colwill.school.nz colwill community hub
Local families use the space before and after the school run to meet their tamariki, have a coffee, a moment of calm and to see what’s new. A lot of them volunteer for our programmes and have felt the benefit of having a space away from home; The hub is always open to our community. From Tina and Sam, we wish Massey a warm and active winter.
HUBS UPDATE
Massey Community Hub Massey Community Hub can help keep you moving this winter with different classes that focus on movement and fun. Our week starts with bub-wearing Mums in our Kangatraining class. Monday evenings are filled with the rhythms and sounds of South America at our Colombian Traditional Dance group. We also offer Tai Chi, which keeps your body fluid and supple through gentle movements and stretching. Tai Chi is also good for your mental health as you learn to feel and master each movement through focus and mindfulness. It is important to remember our mental health is just as important as our physical health through winter and it is good to keep our mind ticking with positive and heart-warming exercise. One way to keep your mental state healthy is through writing or journaling. A new writers group, Northwest Writers Group, has started this winter at both Massey and
Manutewhau Hubs. If you’ve ever wanted to put your experiences or ideas to paper, this group is a perfect way to start you on your journey. The winter wind and damp can make your house/work environment feel chilly. The hub is excited about the installation of thermal blinds in our rooms, this should help make our evening classes feel snug and warm. If you have insufficient curtains VisionWest Curtain Bank can assist low income households by providing free curtains to make homes warmer. To see if you’re eligible please call 09 818 0700. If you find yourself out in the cold, please drop into the hub for a warm cup of tea and to see how we can help you stay active and nourished this winter.
WEST Means Business
WEST MEANS BUSINESS
WEST recently held their AGM, which is a time when an organisation takes a moment to look at the previous year and contemplate what we’ve achieved, what our highlights were, and what we would like to accomplish next. In 2017 389 people attended WEST courses, we started a range of new courses including a ‘Becoming Financially Fit’ Series of workshops, and other courses to support small businesses in our community including Blogging and Starting an Online Business. For a full list of upcoming courses please visit our website www.west.org.nz
WEST Means Business
WEST Becoming Financially Fit
* Blogging for Small Business
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* Social Media Marketing for Small Business – Facebook 101 - getting started
Regular FREE Plus Size Clothing Swap Days
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Starting a Small Business – Selling a product online
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Planning Ahead to Buy a House
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Frugal Westies – A group of Westies who meet fortnightly to save money, manifest (grow) money and become financially fit.
* Social Media Marketing for Small Business – Facebook marketing strategies for small business * Social Media Marketing for Small Business – Instagram marketing strategies for small business * Business Development – starting a business or introducing a new product
WEST Work Ready
* IRD Employers Workshop – what do you need to know as an Employer?
* FREE WEST Work Ready for under 25 year olds – one on one mentoring support to find employment
* HR and Employment – a workshop for employers to plan the employment process
* FREE WEST Work Ready for over 25 year olds (3 sessions) Contact us at WEST – admin@west.org.nz, phone 837 1471, visit www.west.org.nz or visit us at 9 Henderson Valley Rd, Henderson for more information.
TATOU TE IWI – OUR PEOPLE
INTRODUCING
Bruce s e n r a B
Principal Massey Primary School
What do you like most about the Massey community? It has to be the people. I think our What brought you to West Auckland? community is full of genuine and relatable Initially it was teacher training. I had a school people. There is no pretentiousness and I placement out West and really enjoyed the think that is wonderful. schools and people in West Auckland. What is your favourite secret place in How long have you worked in Massey? Massey? Since 1989 but have been the principal for It would have to be at home on my deck with the last 8 years. my dogs Sam and Harry. Where were you born? Suva, Fiji in 1948
What changes have you seen in Massey since you’ve been here? Certainly, the population growth, there is a huge diversification of the community which is a positive thing for Massey. Of course, the development of infrastructure alongside is also very obvious.
Tell us what you do in the community? I like to think my roles in the community help facilitate young people to become the best they can be. I create learning opportunities and support kids to achieve their goals. I do this through my job as principal as well as coaching at a football club and being the chairman on the Massey High School board.
Children are changing, what do you think they need most in our modern world? Parents love and support. The support of whanau to be there for them. The tactile part of parenting is so important; hugs, telling children you love them and care for them. All of these things are extremely important for the wellbeing of our children. What makes Massey Primary School unique? We are an inclusive school that loves to acknowledge the different cultures represented in our students. We have 25 different cultures at Massey Primary and we honour that with a culturally responsive curriculum. If you come to Massey Primary you get to see the real New Zealand and we love that we can show our community inclusiveness through their children and their children’s friends.
What would you like to see happening in Massey in five years? I would like to see more community facilities available to parents, especially a new swimming pool!
MORE INFO Massey Primary School 326 Don Buck Rd Massey, Massey West 0614 Phone: 09 833 7232
youth update MASSEYS GOT TALENT
UP NEXT
Congratulations to our top 3 winners for the Masseys got talent 2018.
Rave The MYC youth are currently creating an amazing event to help Massey Primary kids fundraise for their sport camp to Matamata at the end of the year. RAVE is an event that is the first of its kind in our community and our Massey youth are going to love it. Event details for RAVE will be updated on the Massey Matters website and Facebook Page. Make sure to follow us and see when our youth events are!
1. Rubik Crew from Dance247 2. Mr Tana Konikava 3. Miss Molly Pearce We had an amazing time. Great performances all round. Next year we will be celebrating our second year of the Masseys got talent. Make sure you’re there!! YOUTH VOICE - CAMP The Youth Voice Camp is always a great experience for our Massey youth. The Youth Voice focus this year was to build leadership across 5 hubs and understand that leadership is a collaborative experience. The youth here at Massey soaked in these qualities and this helps ensure thriving leaders for the future.
MYC Meme Competition The Meme Competition is another project the Massey Youth Can crew is working on and we can’t wait to bring you details of this exciting and relevant youth project. We will update the Massey Matters webpage and Facebook page with more details as they come. You won’t want to miss this!
MASSEY YOUTH CAN
Masseys Got Talent Left: 3rd Prize Winner, Singer Molly Pearce Right: 1st Prize Winners, Rubik Dance Crew
Fun and games at Youth Voice Camp
Youth Voice Camp crew 2018
MORE INFO Contact Allen Taua ph: 021 826 314 youth@masseymatters.org.nz MYC – Massey Youth
Woodside Community Garden gets a makeover After deciding the low-cost fence, made from bamboo stakes with string in between, was no longer performing well, Riverpark Action Group successfully applied to the Community Organisation Grants Scheme (COGS) for funding to purchase materials for a new fence. Garden volunteers Mark, Gilles and Roy got started putting in posts for the improved fence. They borrowed a posthole borer and used a string line to ensure everything was measured precisely before they poured concrete into the corner posts and larger gate posts, which would provide more stability and strength for the new fence. We opted for green plastic trellis thinking it would be more in keeping with the garden. We were going to buy readymade gates but Gilles was able to create them himself at lower cost by recycling materials from a neighbour’s fence. The end result is fabulous and very robust. The fence has had the unexpected benefit of dissuading pukekos from entering the garden but our aim is not to keep people out rather to provide a boundary for the curious wanderer. There’s no lock on the gates, just latches which are a huge improvement over the previous string loop over a bamboo pole!
Before: the old bamboo and string fence
After: Nicole, Gilles & Monique with our fabulous new fence
We’re very excited by the difference the fence makes to the garden. It’s also allowed us to create some very practical compost bays for the hot compost, horse manure and grass clippings. This will allow us to build more raised gardens in the space that was previously occupied by the huge compost piles.
GREEN FINGERS
Mindful movement in the garden can help keep you active in winter
Using degradable material like cardboard can boost your garden beds
Spread mulch over the top of your compost and your garden beds will stay warm and cosy during winter
Gardening Exercise 101 There are a lot of exercises you can do while tending to your garden during winter. Prepare your garden beds by shovelling compost and turning it into the earth. The movements of digging, lifting, twisting and bending can strengthen the core and build muscle. If done with thoughtfulness and control you can find many ways gardening can help with cold bones and weary blood and turn into a free exercise session that benefits you and your family with active movement and nutritious produce that you have lovingly tended to.
swedes in thick, creamy soups while celery, carrots, leaks and parsnips can be added to bone broths with lentils, split peas and other dry soup mix. This will not only ensure your family is fighting cold germs with nutrition but also creates a way to utilise left over chicken carcass or beef bones.
There is something about being out in the rain connecting to the earth that is also so amazing for mental health. The goodness that comes from one garden is truly wonderful.
Add ½ teaspoon of salt for every 500ml of water.
Keep your house cosy and warm by ensuring there is always a pot of soup simmering on the stove. The smell of hearty soup warming up turns every space into a cosy space and soup is a fantastic and inexpensive way to keep the whole family full and warm. Use root vegetables such as potato, pumpkin, beetroot and
Bone Broth Recipe Use any kind of bones or meat trimmings. Put in a saucepan with cold water to cover.
Bring to the boil and skim fat off the top. For each 500mls of water add 1 onion, 1 carrot and herbs (tied in a piece of muslin). Cover the pan and simmer very slowly, 2-3 hours. When cold, skim and strain.
HENDERSON–MASSEY LOCAL BOARD
Update Henderson-Massey Local Board has the second highest population of Auckland’s 21 local boards. I represent the views of around 120,000 Westies which means there is diversity of views and needs. I want to explore each suburb in depth, meet with community leaders and door knock a sample of houses to get a feel for what residents think. I want to hear the issues from people who don’t felt empowered to speak up but who want to take action. If you would like to tell me about an issue in your area please email, shane. henderson@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz. Snow in the Park on 24 June was a great success. It was the biggest yet with an estimated attendance of 50006000 people! The toboggan run was in a different place this year and people really loved it. We were surprised as we only advertised locally to attract more Massey locals; What a great event!
Snow in the Park 2018
We wish to acknowledge and congratulate our local councillors who worked hard on this decision. The council has agreed the $26 billion 10-year Budget will provide funding for transport, the environment and other projects to keep pace with Auckland’s growth. Planned investment for our area includes Lincoln Road improvements. Exiting onto Lincoln Road from Triangle Road is next to impossible for Massey commuters and our board will be advocating to address this issue. The budget also includes funding for a “Park and Ride” in the Westgate area, and a walking and cycling programme for Henderson and Te Atatū.
We will also continue to advocate for another pool in our community. We’ve received funding to develop a business case, which is a start but there is still more to do. It’s a bittersweet win; an advance for the community despite the immediate Auckland Council recently voted to need being obvious and well documented retain ownership of the Henderson Civic through public feedback. Massey needs this Building. Waitākere Ward councillors pool and we will keep fighting for it. and Henderson-Massey Local Board had Shane Henderson, Chair been advocating to keep the building Henderson-Massey Local Board to ensure public services remain in Henderson and the town centre retains the civic building as it’s heart.
Will you stand up for Massey? To answer this we need to consider what the word ‘community’ means. Increasingly community is being redefined. As our place-based communities are weakened by longer work hours, lack of housing stability and children being driven to schools, new communities are developing online. These are formed around common beliefs, purpose or learning without physically getting together.
“Remember that the happiest people are not those getting more, but those giving more.” H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
For Massey Matters, community is still Massey. Whether you live, work, play or grow in Massey, you are part of the community. How do you contribute to the community? Are you an active participant who enjoys what our community has to offer? Or are you an active contributor, giving some of your time or skills to our community? How do you stand up for Massey? The truth is; Massey needs you to stand up, contribute and participate in shaping a Massey everyone can be proud of. Participation is coming along to community events and activities, this is what we love to see you doing. Contribution is volunteering; giving your time to make a difference in your community. This is what we need you to do: 1. Volunteering – help us provide more for our community by donating a few hours of your time each week. We are particularly looking for volunteers in our gardens and for our Food Matters Project. 2. Massey Community Fund Allocation Panel – a group of HMLB and MM board representatives and residents who collectively decide which applicants will get funding for community projects. 3. Massey Matters Governance Board – as a “Not for Profit” Trust, the governance board help set strategic direction and work with the manager to ensure MM is a functioning, transparent organisation meeting all its legal requirements. We have some dedicated members who have been with the board for some years, but we would love to see some new blood, especially if you have financial or HR experience. Mostly, you need to have a passion for Massey. So Massey, will YOU stand up and contribute to your community? For more information drop into one of our hubs, email or call us.
Massey Community Fund What is the Massey Community Fund? It exists to empower residents and organisations to participate in shaping our community, or to provide opportunities to meet what the community needs. If you are an individual or an organisation that wishes to deliver an activity or project that benefits the residents of Massey then you may be eligible for the fund. In the past, the Fund has given money to: The Men’s’ Shed for a launch event and the weekly sessions they run, Massey Community Patrol for car monsoons, Woodside Community Garden for a pool of tools that can be used by the community and My Backyard Garden Project for a youth programme. What can be funded? Projects can be about: •
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There will be five or six opportunities to apply each year. Each application is eligible for up to $1000 of funding. The next application round opens on August 6th and applications are due by August 24th. You can find the Guidelines and Application form on our website, or you can email Vinetta, community@masseymatters.org.nz for a copy of them.
COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
Cultural Festival On Saturday 19th May, Massey Matters held a Cultural Festival in conjunction with Westgate Baptist Church. Despite the stormy weather, there was a great turnout from the community. West Harbour Primary School group opened the festival with a Samoan and Maori performance. Other performers included Traditional Columbian Dance group (weekly classes held at Massey Community Hub), the Massey Chinese Club, an Indonesian Nusantara band, Korean dancers and a solo Indian dancer! It was a true multicultural event and a treat to see how many vibrant cultures we have in our community. We wanted to create an authentic cultural experience so asked the performers to bring some food that represented their culture. Once the performances were over everyone came together to share the different food. It was really enjoyable evening and we are looking forward to next year’s event. Community Choir Have you always wanted to sing in a group but just never got around to finding one? Or have you belonged to a choir before and want to get back into one? Perhaps you just want to get out and meet new people‌ while having a bit of fun singing. Massey Matters Community Choir could be for you! The choir is made up of people who enjoying singing and we practice on a Thursday night once every 3 weeks. We would love to have more voices join us so if you are even a little bit interested then contact Vinetta at community@ masseymatters.org.nz or 021667335 to find out more.
Cultural Festival
Snow in the Park 2018
Snow in the Park Day On Sunday 24th June Massey community came out to participate in the annual Snow in the Park Day at Royal Reserve hosted by Henderson-Massey Local Board. There were several snow areas to try and other activities like rock climbing, badge making and bumper balls that kept the crowds entertained. Plus, we all got to play on the cool new playground there! The Massey Matters team and MYC were there to help out on the basketball courts with our TEP equipment (which is available for the community to hire) and we met lots of people on the day and gave out beanies, drink bottles and food to the little ones. Thanks HMLB for putting this on for Massey and also for providing us with a cool new park for our community!
A View from Outside… Massey Matters intern, Bryony Lloyd-Fitt reflects on her time in Massey community. Massey Matters?? Does it really? As a student studying at Unitec and living in Avondale, I wasn’t sure if it really did, at least not for me anyway. Why would I want to put effort into a community that I wasn’t going to live in or knew nothing about? What could this placement possibly offer me? I hadn’t spent much time out West and from all accounts it is a rough neighbourhood! I’m pleased to say that after 12 weeks spent between both hubs; Massey on Don Buck Rd and Manutewhau on Oriel Ave, I have realised that Massey does Matter! And that what matters in the Massey community are the same things that matter in Avondale; it turns out that Massey has a lot to offer not only me but also the rest of Auckland. For starters, both Massey Matters’ Community Hubs are exactly that; a place for everybody in the community and this is evident by the steady stream of people through the door on a daily basis, all of whom are here to spread their knowledge, aroha, warmth and friendship. The numerous classes on offer bring such wonderfully different walks of life through the doors that just conversing with the attendees is a learning experience in itself. With Massey being one of the biggest suburbs in Auckland, I was unsure of how well they would pull together a cohesive community vibe but I have felt nothing but this since I arrived. I have to say I think I hit the jackpot; the Massey Matters team may be small, but boy are they mighty! They really connect with their community and if you haven’t already, I encourage you to come down and meet the team. Bring your aroha and a smile, and if you can’t muster a smile, then even more reason to pop in – the team will surely get you back on your way to feeling inspired and motivated. Arohanui Massey, thanks for the friendship and life lessons, I’ll be back!
MASSEY COMMUNITY EVENTS
SPECIAL EVENTS IN THE MASSEY COMMUNITY Free CAP Money management course 24, 31 Oct and 7 Nov 7pm Northwest Anglican Church, 24 Moire Rd, Massey. Call 832 5998 for more information.
MASSEY LIBRARY Wriggle and Rhyme Mondays 9.30am & 11am, During term time Babies 0 – 2 years Storytime Wednesdays 10.30am, Fridays 2pm During term time Kids 3 – 5 years old
Special Activites at Manutewhau Hub
Rhymetime Fridays 10.30am, During term time 18 months – 3 years
Community Lunches 12pm – 1.30pm July 6 August 10 September 7 October 19
All About Dogs Companion dog sessions run with DOGabled NZ First Saturday of the month, 11.30am
SMART Cooking and Shopping Classes Dates and times TBC Maori Language Week Event Friday 14th September 9.30am – 12.30pm Conservation Week Event Friday 21st September 9.30am – 12.30pm
Book Chat Join us for a book chat and a coffee First Saturday of the month, 11am – 12pm Special Activites at Massey Library Family History Month Dorinda Duthie will give a “Little House on the Prairie” talk for families Saturday 4th August, 1 – 2pm Kia kaha te Reo Maori Maori Language Week 10th – 16th September Time Turner October School Holidays 29 September – 14 October More events on the back page!
MASSEY COMMUNITY EVENTS
MANUTEWHAU HUB Free Counselling Mondays 9am – 3pm Fridays 9am – 3pm
NorthWest Writers Group Healthy Meal Preparation Tuesdays 10.15am – 12.45pm Thursdays 10am – 12pm Siva Samoa Saturdays 9.30 – 11.30am
Korean & International Folk Dance Mondays 10.30am – 12pm
Available for Hire Sundays
Toastmasters Mondays 7 – 9pm
MASSEY COMMUNITY HUB Kanga Training Mondays 10 – 11.45am
IRD & GST Workshops Tuesdays 9.30am – 1pm Thursdays 9.30am – 1pm
Vaka Pasifika Mondays 6.30 – 9.30pm
Legacy Man Up Support Group Thursdays 10.30am – 12.30pm Community Activation Stations see website for monthly dates ESOL Thursdays 1.30 – 3pm
Children’s Autism Foundation Tuesdays 3 – 6.30pm
Colombian Traditional Dance & Culture Mondays 7 – 9pm
Niutau Group Thursdays 6.30 – 10.30pm (fortnightly) Fridays 6.30 – 10.30pm
HIPPY Group Tuesdays 10am – 1pm
Communicare Friendship Group Tuesdays 9am – 1pm
Fono Healthy Pacifica Lifestyles Workshops Fridays 9am – 1pm
Tai Chi Tuesdays 7 – 8pm Wednesdays 2 – 3, 7 – 9pm, Saturdays 10am – 12pm
Juma Prayer Fridays 12.30 – 2pm
Sahaja Yoga & Meditation Tuesdays 6.15 – 7.15pm Moving Past Anxiety and Depression Tuesdays 7 – 9pm Wednesdays 10.30am – 12pm Homework Club Wednesdays 3 – 4.30pm
NorthWest Writers Group Tuesdays 7 – 8.30pm (3rd Tuesday of the month)
ESOL Thursdays 10am – 12pm
Play Now Playgroup Wednesdays 9.30 – 11am
Lego Club Thursdays 3 – 4.30pm
Triangle Teaching Garden Wednesdays 10am – 12pm Saturdays 10am – 12pm
Wagglers Angling Club Thursdays 7.30 – 8.30pm NZ Sign Language Thursdays 7 – 9pm Portuguese Language Classes Fridays 4 – 5.30pm
Quilters & Stitchers Wednesdays 12.30 – 3pm Massey Youth Can Wednesdays 3.30 – 5pm Te Reo Wednesdays 10am – 12.30pm / 6.45 – 9pm (alternate week)
Guitars & Stars Saturdays 12.30 – 4pm (fortnightly) Discover Church Sundays 4.30 – 7pm Meditation Sundays 6 – 8pm (third Sunday of the month) GOT AN EVENT? Send your event or activity info for the next edition of Massey Community Pulse to masseyhub@masseymatters. org.nz