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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

08 Apr 2026 - 15 Apr 2026

Mischief Makers: April School Holidays at Blockhouse Bay Library

Come visit Blockhouse Bay Library this school holidays to have fun for the whole whānau.

09 Apr 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Microgreens workshop for kids

A fun, hands-on microgreens workshop for kids and their caregivers.

12 Apr 2026

Food Forest Our Public Parks - A Community Design Workshop

Explore plant layering, complementary edible species, access and pathways, water considerations,...

12 Apr 2026

Kono Weaving

Join Nat Rose Te Hei (Te Whānau ā Apanui, Ngāti Porou, Tainui, Tūwharetoa) in this fun beginners...

12 Apr 2026

Sowing the Seasons: Seeds to Blooms

Join us for a hands-on, seasonal workshop all about flowers you can start from seed in autumn.

15 Apr 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Wonderful world of tiger worms workshop for kids

A fun, hands-on worm farming workshop for kids and whānau.

04 Mar 2026 - 05 Dec 2026

Kids' Pokémon Trading Card Club

Come along and meet up with other Pokémon trading card fans.