September 2025 ~ NEWSLETTER
- Seed 2 Harvest
- Sep 1
- 5 min read
Kia Ora, welcome to our September edition of Seed 2 Harvest (S2H) monthly newsletters!
Bringing to you hot off the press updates from your community centre at 96 Swanson Rd Henderson, Auckland.
WELCOME TO SEED 2 HARVEST
AMAZING NEW FENCE!
Venue Hire
Did you know! that when you hire our building for your functions, meetings, programmes you are supporting the organisation to continue doing good in the community?
Thats right, every dollar raised from facility hire is directed straight back into the organisation to deliver programme such as the Fale kai, Holiday Programmes, Community Connect groups and so much more.
Rooms available:
· Board room
· Kitchen
· Small deck viewing our ma'ara kai and rugby field
· Ample parking
· a NEW TOILET BLOCK!!
For bookings CLICK the tab to complete the form.
What's on this September?
SPRING IS HERE - THE PERFECT TIME TO GET YOUR GARDEN READY! HAVE YOU RESERVED YOUR SPOT?
SERIES III - Seize this opportunity to get involved and gain indigenous knowledge from our Kaitiaki Mara Kai Gardener, Elmma Richmond. Three Workshops in one month come and be empowered to set your own garden up for this Spring/Summer Season!
Register today!
KOINONIA WOMENS CONNECT
Our Women’s Connect gatherings are designed to be a breath of fresh air - a time to pause, connect deeply, and journey together in faith. Held fortnightly Thursdays so the next dates are:
Thursday 4th September 2025
Thursday 18th September 2025
MEN'S BREAKFAST CONNECT
The Men's Breakfast provides a great chance to meet and engage with other men who are passionate about their faith and committed to serving God in our community. Why not come along and check it out for yourself, you will not be disappointed. This is a free event held monthly.
S2H FALE-KAI
A unique service offered here to all families in need of kai (food). Full details are on the attached flyer, or you can head to our website to complete the online form and receive the support you need for you and your whanau (family). Click on the button below to go directly to our website.
Have you enrolled?
YES - Yay, NO - in order to vote in the local body elections you will need to enroll. There is helpful information about elections https://vote.nz/local-elections/about/local-elections-2025/.
Did you know that Local boards can influence and make decisions based on:
Local and Regional parks
Rubbish and Recycling
Public transport and local roads
Water distribution
Beaches
Libraries
This impacts you, so make sure you enroll so that you can have a say with regards to who is elected on as your board member.
Henderson-Massey Local Board Candidates
We would like to acknowledge two candidates standing in the local body elections Leao Tildsley and Repeka George-Koteka. Both candidates and their families are part of the Seed 2 Harvest Church community, we are proud of their courage and decision to say Yes!
We wish them all the best!
With over 15 years in community development, I’m a listener, a connector, and a fierce advocate for our neighborhoods. Together with the Westwards team, I’m committed to delivering real, lasting change.
Change starts with us. Let’s build a stronger, safer, and more connected West Auckland—together.
As a proud Pacific leader, I bring lived experience, governance expertise, and a passion for inclusive, sustainable communities. With a Master’s in Indigenous Knowledge and as a PhD candidate, I serve across boards and Pacific-led spaces, weaving wisdom, equity, and action into local leadership.
Seed 2 Harvest Church Services
S2H is a high functioning body of people who are active in the community.
Church services are a time to connect, build new relationships and be encouraged. The services are set up for notices, worship band, an encouraging word followed by shared refreshments.
We are a small community of friends and family who love the Lord, love being hands and feet in the community and love doing life together.
S2H church services run fortnightly from 10:30am – 1pm, all are welcome. Click on the link below to download the 2025 Schedule
Pledging your support
An opportunity for you to support the repair of our Centre's roof. It is a huge ask - every dollar counts. Pledges are slowly increasing each month which is fantastic! This is a call to all businesses, investors, funders and individuals who would like to support an expanding Centre where our reach is to the wider community where we are making a difference. Why not enquire how you can help, click on the button below to get in touch.
Missions to Bali - Indonesia
Here is an opportunity for you to INVEST to our upcoming Misson Trip to Bali, Indonesia. No amount is too small so if you would like to DONATE please click on the tab below for details:
August Highlights
Le Moana West Collective
Seed 2 Harvest remains engaged and informed. This was us, LMWC at Neuro Connection having a deep discussion about the needs and aspirations of our Pasifika communities in West Auckland. Also learning about Neuro Connection | Neuro Rehab Auckland and the support they offer Support for Stroke, Parkinson's Disease, MS and Cerebal Palsy.
TOA Rangatahi
A space for rangatahi to openly look at areas of wellbeing. Our first session started on the 24th August and will follow every fortnight. Due to fathers day on the 7th September, we will not be having a session and will resume on the 21st September.
If you are 13 years+, this is a space for you.
S2H Quiz Nite
A great way to spend your Saturday evening with your family and friends!
S2H Quiz Nites are always full of fun, banter and of course the competitive minds come out to challenge even our Quiz Master Trini. Overall, an amazing evening to challenge your general knowledge and game strategies. Six teams, raffles, spot prizes, table snacks topped with a hot meal.
Big thanks to Litara, Trini, Robyn, Repeka, Aleni, Bethany and Carol for all your help to making this evening an amazing night!
You don't want to miss the next one!!
Men's Breakfast Connect
Without fail this month saw courageous men ready to receive and share God's Word!
Ps Ray Neilsen shared a powerful word, testimonies from the men and Nick Tuitasi leading the worship - a great morning complete with a buffet breakfast! Why not come to the next one - full details above.
Seed 2 Harvest would love to hear from you, why not send a comment or even better, subscribe to receive our newsletter so you will be informed with upcoming events each month.
We would love for you to be part of our growing community.
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