Active Massey Explore Moire Park Take the kids for a day out at Manutewhau. Named after the stream it follows, this walkway has something for everyone. Paddle in the cool shallow water and marvel at the sculptured stream bed or wind your way through the native bush tracks – some of the lushest remaining in the Waitakere urban area. Enjoy a picnic afterwards in Moire Park while children play on the playground, fly a kite or kick a ball around on the sports fields. This spectacular walkway can be accessed from: Oriel Ave, Holmes Drive, Moire Rd, Moire Park, Allington Rd, and West Harbour Drive. Your Park It is important to care and respect the environment so that others may enjoy it as well. This includes taking rubbish home with you and not littering the trails, parks, reserves and creeks. Please do not destroy or harm the natural surroundings. Remember it takes a long time for the environment to heal. In & Around Moire Park Manutewhau Walkway Massey Matters Moire Park is one of Waitakere’s hidden treasures. The area was settled in 1600 by Te Kawerau A Maki and ancestral links go back to the 14th century. Harbours and surrounding land were extensively used for fishing camping and the collection of resources. European settlement began in the 1840s with milling of timber, farming and gum digging. Moire Park takes its name from the daughter of the Colwill Family who settled in the area in 1907. They established a 30ha orchard and also used the land for livestock. The farm was subdivided during the depression and the major residential development of Massey occured in the 1970s and 80s. The development of West Harbour followed soon after in the 1980s and 90s. Moire Park is a major centre for sport and active recreation in Waitakere, offering opportunities such as athletics, touch rugby, kilikiti, orienteering, walking and rugby. The vegetation in the park is a mix of native and exotic trees and bush. The Liquidambar trees that surround the sports fields were planted by former local councillor Fred Taylor. They provide a spectacular display in Autumn when their leaves change colour. The “Trees for babies” event held in Moire Park in 1995, celebrated the birth of new born babies with their families planting trees. Our place, our people, our future Massey Matters began in mid 2006 and is a 10 year project aimed at improving quality of life in Massey. It’s about local residents, community groups and businesses joining together with Waitakere City Council and Government agencies to make Massey an even better place to live. Key priorities for action identified for 2009 include: • early childhood learning and development • preventing family violence • youth development and engagement • engaging residents and connecting neighbourhoods • getting Massey more active For further information and how to get involved in Massey community projects visit www.waitakere.govt.nz/ ourpar/masseycommunity.asp Playgrounds Sports Clubs & Facilities Tracks & Loops Health & Safety Moire Park Situated in this beautiful park is a playground for all age groups that has a range of equipment such as slides, platforms, swings and climbing equipment that assist with balance and upper body strength. Natural shade is available from nearby trees, there is ample seating, nearby toilets and a drinking fountain. Enjoy some of the many walks nearby. Plenty of off road parking. Flaunty Reserve (access via Flaunty Place) Take a short walk to the top of the hill and enjoy the stunning views of the Auckland Harbour whilst your older children play on the half court. For the smaller children there are two slides for them to enjoy. There is plenty of natural shade and seating. Ample roadside parking. Manutewhau Reserve Follow the beautiful Manutewhau walkway (some parts not suitable for prams) to this playground for all age groups. The playground structure consists of swings, slides, track ride (flying fox), firemans pole, wobble bridge and a climbing Websites of Interest www.sportwaitakere.co.nz www.maxx.co.nz www.waitakere.govt.nz www.livesmart.co.nz www.healthyfood.co.nz www.activesmart.co.nz Massey Rugby Football Club Ph: 833 9306 E-Mail: [email protected] www.masseyrfc.co.nz Services: • All grades of winter rugby • (Oct - March) Touch Rugby • Massey Senior Citizens Group - Tuesday’s 10am to 2pm • Samoan Church - Sundays • Club rooms available for hire (2 facilities incl. bar) catering for 50 to 300 people. Roosters Softball Club Inc. Ph: 833 5649 E-mail: [email protected] www.roosterssoftball.co.nz Services: • Softball - All age groups • Softball - Social Men’s and Woman’s • Softball - Premier Men’s and Reserve Men’s • Mini T Ball • October to March Massey Athletics Club Ph: 833 8497 E-mail: [email protected] www.masseyathletics.org.nz Services: • Programmes & coaching suitable for 2 years - 14 years. (Oct - March) • Cross Country Running - April to September • Joggers and Walkers - all year round. wall, all designed to assist children develop their locomotor skills, balance and upper body strength. Nearby is the ½ court for the older children. There is natural shade and seating available. For those not walking there is plenty of roadside parking. St. Margarets Park (Playground accessed via Truscott Place or Fitzherbert Ave) This large green area can be quite deceiving as it opens into two large grass areas connected by a pathway. The green space off Truscott Place contains a playground consisting of two swings and a slide. Buckingham Common This relatively new playground has lots of exciting equipment for all age groups. Structures include climbing ropes, ladders, track ride, flying fox, platforms, slides, balancing equipment and swings. A definite must visit for all the family. There is seating and roadside parking is available. Westharbour Esplanade This extensive playground has a wide range of equipment suitable for all age groups that includes swings, slides, platforms, climbing wall and a fireman’s pole. Parents can sit and watch their children from nearby seating. Before activity, to avoid injury, you need to consider certain things. The most important is being prepared including warming up and cooling down. It is important to wear sensible, suitable and appropriate clothing. This includes good footwear, headwear, and helmets if cycling. Remember cool kids wear lids! For more information visit www.skidlidkids.co.nz Be Fuelled This means eating healthy and drinking lots of water! Take your water bottle with you, ‘On the go? Drink H2O’. Eating healthy includes enjoying lots of fruit and vegetables every day. For more information visit www.feedingourfutures.org.nz Steps indicator is based on an adult with an average step stride of 0.8 metres Track Number Colour Steps Track information / suitability 1 Dark Blue 3,075 This is a wide unsealed track that is suitable for walking & cycling. 2 White 3,137 This is a combination of wide unsealed and narrow but defined trails. Not suitable for strollers. 3 Purple 3,750 This track includes a mixture of sealed footpaths and wide unsealed tracks. Would be suitable for strollers with big wheels. 4 Light Blue 4,275 This track includes a mixture of sealed footpaths and wide unsealed tracks. Would be suitable for strollers with big wheels. 5 Pink 1,150 Return trip This is a great little walk to the Manutewhau park from Moire Road. Due to steps on this track it is unsuitable for strollers. 6 Black 2,750 This track is a continuation of number 5, and can be used as a longer walk. KIDS PUSH PLAY FOR 60 MINUTES A DAY - THAT’S TWICE AS LONG AS YOU GUYS! Push Play is a nationwide SPARC campaign to get more New Zealanders more active, more often. Our place, our people, out future