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Whau-lympics: your ultimate sports fun day
This Saturday Olympic Park becomes a celebration, and everyone’s invited!
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.
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!
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.
More hours for Whau libraries
Come read, play, and enjoy a little extra aircon over summer as two Whau libraries extend their opening hours.
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.
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.
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
Kawhe and Korero
To wrap up our World of Cultures celebrations, our performers, artists, celebrated communities, l...
Rhythms of the World
This joyful event invites families, friends, and neighbours to celebrate the diversity of Onehung...
Saving Auckland's Heritage Fruit Trees
Learn practical ways you can support food trees and resilient green spaces in your own neighbourh...
Traditional Chinese Paper Cutting Workshop
Bring the whole family for a fun-filled paper cutting workshop where kids and parents create beau...
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...
Vaka Tautua Drop-In at Avondale Library
Vaka Tautua is a National ‘Pacific for Pacific’ mental health, disability and social services pro...
Death Cafe - Avondale Library
Enjoy a group-directed, confidential discussion about death with no agenda, objectives or themes....