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Manukau Harbour Forum plans to plant
Manukau Harbour Forum will use unspent funds to buy native plants to improve the harbour's health.
Feedback on spending to counter crime
Whau Local Board has recommended Business Associations should receive government fund for safety initiatives.
Local groups pitch in to preserve Whau’s native habitat
Friends of Kurt Brehmer Walkway, a local conservation group, is an example of achieving positive outcomes through protecting and restoring native wildlife and plants.
Te reo Māori names adopted for Whau parks
Twenty six additional parks in Whau will now carry dual Māori / English names. The names were formally adopted at Whau Local Board’s recent business meeting.
Whau joins Welcoming Communities pilot
Whau Local Board is one of five Auckland boards to partner with Immigration New Zealand’s Welcoming Communities Programme pilot.
Jon Turner has returned as Manukau Harbour Forum chair.
Turner returns to Manukau Harbour Forum
Experienced Manukau Harbour guardians Jon Turner and Alan Cole have been returned as chair and deputy of Auckland Council’s Manukau Harbour Forum.
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.
Events
Work Ready Programme: Road to Employment
The awesome team at Literacy Aotearoa have partnered with us, and we are glad to introduce a 10-session Work Ready workshop.
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.
Free Composting Workshops - Regionwide
Come and discover how easy it is to turn your waste into fertiliser.
Tangata Moana: Tātou tātou e
Māori and Pasifika artists from Māpura Studios share individual responses and experiences in response to the theme of social cohesion
Lego Build Session
Come along to design, build, and create every fortnight.
The Book Lovers Club - New Lynn
Join a group passionate about reading to discuss books.