We love massey… do you?

Over the next few months, we're profiling locals who also love Massey as they share their stories about their history in the area, what they love about the suburb and what they think could be better.

Keep an eye on our Facebook page as we publish new video interviews with people who live, work and play in Massey each fortnight. New videos will be added to this page as they go live.

Keen to get involved? Flick us a message on Facebook, or email community@masseymatters.org.nz

Love massey Episodes

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Episode 1: Wai Harris

Wai is a long-time Massey resident and current member of the Massey Matters Governance Board.

She is a staunch advocate for the local community and describes Massey as her whanau’s papakāinga - she is also excited about the future potential of the area.

Episode 2: Nova Gibson

Like many of us, Nova Gibson loves Massey's close proximity to beaches, green spaces and bike paths.

She believes in the power of literacy and spends her days joining people with books. As a librarian at Massey Primary School, Nova has encouraged the joy of reading in hundreds of children over the past ten years.

Episode 3: Diane Middleton

35 years ago Diane Middleton turned the carport of the house on Cyclorama Crescent into the local baking empire known as Simply Homemade.

Diane has seen a lot of change in her home suburb over the years, and she has no intention of moving any time soon!

Episode 4: Robyn Fasi

In the early 1990s Robyn Fasi moved from Whangarei to Auckland, landed in Massey and never left - in fact, her family has lived in different houses along Oriel Avenue the whole time!

As Deacon at Northwest Anglican Church and a committed stalwart of the Massey area, she has worked tirelessly in our community for nearly three decades and credits Massey's authenticity as one reason for staying so active in the community.

Episode 5: John Riddell

Secretary of the Massey Birdwood Settlers Association and stalwart of the Massey community, John has been incredibly active on the local scene.

John first moved to West Auckland decades ago and sought to become as involved in the community as possible. He has also amassed an impressive volume of knowledge about the history of Massey and the surrounding suburbs. He credits the local people and impressive views with keeping him here.

Episode 6: Mukseet Bashir

Mukseet (or Muks) arrived in Massey as a five-year-old, spent his childhood and adolescence here and still lives within a small radius of where he grew up.

The memories made during his formative years have cemented Massey as a special place for Muks - a place that he will talk about at “any opportunity”.

Episode 7: Milton Taumaunu

Milton is a truck driver, father and Massey local since moving to West Auckland with his partner and baby son 14 years ago. As his family has grown over the years so to has his love of Massey - an area he feels “lucky” to live in.

Episode 8: Massey Matters team

Since August 2019 we’ve heard from Massey locals about their background in Massey, what they love about the area and what they think could be better. As the year draws to a close, we decided to come out from behind the camera and share our own thoughts on our suburb.,,,