Catherine Plaza upgrade coming to Henderson

Right in the heart of Henderson sits Catherine Plaza. Once known as Catherine Street, it became a public space that connects Great North Road with WestCity Waitakere. The plaza is centrally located, with lots of sunshine and healthy native trees and plants.  It has the potential to play a greater role in creating a welcoming, more active space within Henderson town centre for locals and visitors.

Unfortunately, over the years there has been some antisocial behaviour and safety problems in the plaza, which we’re hoping to help address through investing in improvements and working with local businesses and the community.

Only a 5-minute walk from the Henderson train station, Catherine Paza is well positioned to serve as a drawcard for people hopping off the train and heading into the town centre.  With the City Rail Link upgrades planned, there will soon be significantly more people within an easy train trip and we want to invest in the town centre’s future to ensure benefits flow into Henderson. As the population of the area grows, we are working on projects to ensure Henderson continues to be a thriving town centre.

By upgrading Catherine Plaza, we want to create a welcoming, unique and safe meeting point that can be enjoyed all year-round. With more flexibility for events and outdoor dining opportunities, the plaza can draw people in, sparking private investment and attracting creative and exciting uses for people of all ages.

As we are in the early stages of the project, now is the perfect time for community feedback to help shape the design, ensuring local aspirations are reflected in the final outcome.

We’re keen to hear from people about what they’d like to see in the plaza, what would make them feel safe and welcome and what type of activities they’d like to attend there – all year round!

For more information and to give feedback before 7 April 2023, please visit –

https://akhaveyoursay.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/catherine-plaza-refresh