News

Tue 25 Oct 2011 : Ecowise Community Awards

The 2011 Ecowise Community Awards are now open. The EcoWise Community Awards celebrate and honour the people of West Auckland who show a commitment to beautifying the city and who care for their environment through volunteer action and pride.


Sun 2 Oct 2011 : Kei Tua Mai Mural Unveiled

West Auckland now boasts a stunning new artwork, the largest of its kind, with the Project Twin Streams’ Kei Tua Mai WestCity mural unveiled at an early morning blessing on 1 October. The public ceremony was the culmination of over 18 months work involving over 1,000 West Auckland residents.


Sat 1 Oct 2011 : WestCity Mural Launch

The massive Westfield WestCity Mall Mural now has a launch date! Set to be unveiled in an early morning ceremony at 8.30am Saturday 1 October, the 27 metre long art work is the result of some two years of community collaboration and a lot of hard work by Project Twin Streams Arts Coordinators Janet Holt and Mandy Patmore.


Thu 15 Sep 2011 : PTS Hosts Waikato Counterparts

Project Twin Streams staff were thrilled to share insights with a group from Waikato Regional Council and South Waikato District Council staff who are looking to transform an area spanning 200,000 hectares.


Sun 28 Aug 2011 : Call for Entries: PTS Art Awards

Calling all environmentally aware artists and sculptors! Entries are now open for the 2011 Waitakere Trust Art Awards, with a dedicated Project Twin Streams category and award.  


Tue 12 Jul 2011 : Environmental and Heritage Funds Now Open

Auckland Council provides funding for community-led initiatives that work to enhance local and regional natural, cultural and physical environments.  Applications are now open for a range of funds aimed at supporting environment initiatives and preserving ourheritage.


Thu 9 Jun 2011 : Opanuku Carvings Unveiled

The results of a creative collaboration between artist Whare Thompson and Henderson High School Maori Language students have recently been unveiled at the Opanuku Stream.


Sun 22 May 2011 : Henderson Creek Planting Day

Henderson Creek entered a new phase of the project's development with their first and only community planting day of 2011.


Sun 17 Apr 2011 : Oratia Planting Day

The Project Twin Streams planting season kicked off with a harvest-themed community planting day on the Oratia Stream.