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Name adopted for Avondale library and community hub
Avondale library and community hub has taken another step in its development, following the adoption of the name ‘Te Hono’ by Whau Local Board.

Whau Pacific Festival 2022 a roaring success
For the second year running, the crowds were dazzled at the Whau Pacific Festival.

New guide promotes West Auckland arts scene
Publishers of a new guide aimed at showcasing West Auckland’s thriving arts destination want to help you explore the west’s cultural attractions

Volunteers getting involved to love our local streams
Volunteers are digging in right around the Whau area to care for their local streamside areas, thanks to long standing support from the Whau Local Board.

Whau gets to work with board programme
A focus on environmental programmes as well as funding for improvements to facilities and infrastructure are some of the key items in the Whau Local Board work programme.

ANZAC events not at risk in Whau, says board
Whau Local Board has asked Auckland Transport to investigate the costs of traffic management plans for events

Increased Public Transport needed to meet growth challenge in Whau, says local board
Whau needs more feeder bus services, an increase in frequency of trains and provision of a park and ride building in New Lynn to meet the challenge of growth in the area, says Whau Local Board.
Events

February Composting Workshops
This free workshop offers an introduction to composting with bokashi bins, worm farms and cold composting bins.

Textile Tuesday at Avondale Library
Try your hand at spinning, weaving, and stitching, or just sit back and enjoy browsing our vast collection of craft books.

Team Up 2 Clean Up
Meet new people, exchange ideas to spark new ones, get light exercise, and make a difference to our community and environment.

World Wetland Day Free Kayak event
This is a unique opportunity to experience and learn about this special coastal wetland environment.



Kiwifruits
It's a classic rom-com filled with marvelous costumes and musical numbers, all narrated by two drag queens with a flair for the dramatic.