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Whau Ward News

Walkways 23 Nov 2021

Te Whau Pathway consultation now open

Aucklanders are being invited to have their say on the design of Te Whau Pathway, as the project takes its next steps following Resource Consent being granted in 2020.

Environment 2 Nov 2021

Work to do to stop tree canopy decline in Whau

Whau Local Board has reiterated its commitment to improving access to green spaces following the news that tree canopy cover in Whau has reduced by two per cent since 2018.

Community 1 Nov 2021

Five-year leases awarded for community groups in Whau

Three Whau based community organisations have had their leases for council buildings renewed for five-year terms.

24 Sep 2021

Avondale Streetscape Project Phase two agreed thanks to $1millon board funding

The next stage in improving the Avondale Streetscape has been given the green light, with Whau Local Board to fund $1million to complete the project.

24 Sep 2021

Online hub provides crucial information for West Auckland

West Aucklanders are being urged to make the most of a digital hub providing key sources of important information during lockdown.

17 Aug 2021

Next generation of Pacific Leaders graduate

Fourty-four young people from West Auckland high schools recently graduated from the Tula’i Pacific Youth Leadership Programme.

Arts 13 Aug 2021

Keeping the arts on the go in Whau

The beating heart of the Whau arts scene is set to get a fresh injection of energy following the appointment of Janet Lilo and Jody Yawa McMillan to the Whau Arts Broker role.

3 Aug 2021

New classroom ready to roll thanks to board grant

A little helping hand from Whau Local Board is making a big difference to people whose lives are affected by alcohol, drug or other addiction challenges, helping them build the skills and confidence to help them move into education or gain employm...

Whau Ward Events

07 Feb 2025 - 12 Dec 2025

Avondale Chess Club

Join us every Friday after school for a fun and friendly chess session.

05 Jun 2025

Book Chat - Avondale Library

Monthly event, first Thursday of every month. Casual and relaxed book chat.

02 May 2025 - 05 Dec 2025

Shared Reading

Be part of a friendly and relaxed session.

14 Jun 2025

Avondale stream clean up

Come and help save the Whau Stream from rubbish and invasive weeds at this community stream clean...

14 Jun 2025

Eid al-adha storytime

Local author Arifa Afzal will share her newly released picture book ‘A Fine Feast’ followed by so...

15 May 2025 - 17 Jul 2025

Shared Reading Group

Meet other book enthusiasts and get book recommendations from our knowledgeable librarians.

25 Jun 2025

Matariki Wriggle & Rhyme at Blockhouse Bay Library

Sing, cuddle and do gentle exercises for your baby in English and Te Reo Māori.

27 Jun 2025

Matariki Rhymetime at Blockhouse Bay Library

Dance, sing, and laugh with your exuberant toddler at our special Matariki Rhymetime.