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Beaches 10 Jan 2024

Harbour pollution seen up close

Manukau Harbour Forum chair Jon Turner has been out with Sea Cleaners to see contamination and pollution for himself.

Plans / Projects 18 Dec 2023

Funding support for Whau community groups

18 community groups were awarded $33,000 in the latest round of Whau Local and Multiboard Grants.

Plans / Projects 20 Nov 2023

Board sets direction for next three years

Celebrating the rich diversity, building community and environment resilience, and honouring Māori heritage are all features of the Whau Local Board Plan 2023, which has now been finalised.

Community 13 Nov 2023

West boards welcome new kiwis at Hoani Waititi Marae

History was made as the first citizenship ceremony was held at Hoani Waititi Marae.

Community 8 Nov 2023

New basketball court a slam dunk for Whau

It’s time to hone your basketball skills and shoot some hoops at the newly opened Archibald Park basketball court in Kelston. 

Community 5 Oct 2023

Weaving magic on Avondale streets

Hail, rain, and wind didn’t dampen the spirits of the Whau community who came out to support the ‘We Are Woven’ event.

Community 29 Sep 2023

Funding decision secures future of Te Hono

The long-planned Te Hono / Avondale library and community hub has been reallocated $15 million to secure its future development.

25 Sep 2023

Moon Festival shines on Whau

Whau residents can enjoy a live harp performance, cultural dances, and cuisine from different Asian countries at the upcoming New Lynn Moon Festival night market.

Events

12 Feb 2026 - 10 Dec 2026

Wā Pēpe - Baby Time

Bring along your pēpi & enjoy mornings of music, rhymes, and tummy time.

05 Feb 2026 - 10 Dec 2026

Code Club at Avondale Library

Learn to code, create fun projects, and explore Python, HTML, CSS, and more—8 weeks of hands-on c...

08 Jan 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Knitting Circle

Come and knit at Blockhouse Bay Library!

21 Mar 2026

Lantern making and ceramic exhibition

Explore beautifully crafted porcelain and stoneware that reflect centuries-old kiln traditions an...

22 Mar 2026

Macramé earrings workshop

Make your own macramé earrings in this workshop with Michelle Zhao.

15 Feb 2026 - 06 Dec 2026

Sunday story time

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

23 Mar 2026

Origami Paper Craft

Children will make an origami craft version which they can fill with their own goodies.

09 Feb 2026 - 07 Dec 2026

Rhymetime - New Lynn

Bring along your tamariki & enjoy mornings of music, rhymes, dance, and more.