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Community news 3 Mar 2026

Whau-lympics: your ultimate sports fun day

This Saturday Olympic Park becomes a celebration, and everyone’s invited!

Community news 27 Feb 2026

Investing in Whau’s parks, youth or communities? Your call

More investment in parks, youth, or communities? Whau’s future is in your hands as Auckland Council’s proposed Annual Plan 2026/2027 opens for consultation.

Playgrounds 13 Feb 2026

Playtime just got an upgrade in Whau

Round up the kids and make a playdate of it—these spaces are waiting for you to jump in! 

Community 20 Jan 2026

Free summer swimming makes a splash in Whau

Whau locals are being invited to cool off for free this summer, thanks to a community swimming initiative delivered in partnership with local schools and Whau Local Board.

Community 15 Dec 2025

More hours for Whau libraries

Come read, play, and enjoy a little extra aircon over summer as two Whau libraries extend their opening hours.

Community 12 Dec 2025

Marking a milestone in the west: Auckland Council turns 15

Here in West Auckland, our local boards have played a big part in shaping the story since amalgamation in 2010.

Arts 10 Dec 2025

From museum to a thriving neighbourhood hub - Te Toi Uku celebrates heritage with community 

Step inside Te Toi Uku / Crown Lynn Museum today and you’ll notice the transformation instantly.

Kids / Family 7 Dec 2025

Top free summer experiences in Whau

We’ve rounded up five must-do, free activities across Whau to make this your best summer ever. 

Events

28 Mar 2026

Capoeira for Kids

Join us at Avondale Library for an interactive capoeira class.

28 Mar 2026

Kawhe and Korero

To wrap up our World of Cultures celebrations, our performers, artists, celebrated communities, l...

28 Mar 2026

Rhythms of the World

This joyful event invites families, friends, and neighbours to celebrate the diversity of Onehung...

28 Mar 2026

Saving Auckland's Heritage Fruit Trees

Learn practical ways you can support food trees and resilient green spaces in your own neighbourh...

29 Mar 2026

Traditional Chinese Paper Cutting Workshop

Bring the whole family for a fun-filled paper cutting workshop where kids and parents create beau...

08 Mar 2026 - 13 Apr 2026

Team Up 2 Clean Up

This is a fantastic way to get out of that same-old-same-old routine, meet new people, get light...

05 Feb 2026 - 05 Nov 2026

Vaka Tautua Drop-In at Avondale Library

Vaka Tautua is a National ‘Pacific for Pacific’ mental health, disability and social services pro...

07 Feb 2026 - 05 Dec 2026

Death Cafe - Avondale Library

Enjoy a group-directed, confidential discussion about death with no agenda, objectives or themes....