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Summer 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. 

Elections 18 Oct 2025

Finally elected! Auckland local elections 2025 results declared

The final count is in and the results are officially confirmed.

UPDATE: final results delayed due to unprecendented volume of special votes
Elections 16 Oct 2025

Thousands more votes counted in Auckland local elections

On Saturday morning more than 68,500 votes were cast, bringing Auckland’s voter turnout to 28.8 percent. 

Elections 11 Oct 2025

Voting closed for Auckland local elections

The last-minute flurry of Aucklanders dropping their votes is now over as the clock has struck midday, with council staff sealing all vote boxes across the region.

Events

25 Sep 2025 - 12 Feb 2026

Rongoā Māori hīkoi with Emma Haslam

Explore the healing gifts of Papatūānuku and how our very presence contributes to the wellbeing o...

13 Feb 2026

Green Bay Stream Care Session

Come along to save the Waitahurangi Awa from pest plants and rubbish, and to help this stream tha...

14 Feb 2026

Pride tote bags

Use our Cricut machine to decorate a Pride tote bag (provided), or your own T shirt, with a rainb...

15 Feb 2026 - 06 Dec 2026

Sunday story time

Enjoy stories, rhymes and songs, encouraging a love of books.

21 Feb 2026

Visual Art Workshop for Adults

Join Mutu Community Arts for a free art taster workshop.

25 Feb 2026

Author Talk with Gina Cole

Join us in a special author talk with Gina Cole, winner of the 2017 Ockham New Zealand Book Awards.

27 Feb 2026 - 28 Feb 2026

Drag Bingo x Trinity Ice

Join us for three hilarious and highly competitive games of bingo, hosted by the fabulous drag qu...

14 Mar 2026 - 06 Jun 2026

N0ughty Box

Discover playful surprises and creative fun with the Noughty Box.