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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.

Playgrounds 25 Sep 2023

Mānu playground consultation opens for Whau residents

Whau residents are invited to have their say on an upgrade to Mānu playground at Maui Reserve in New Lynn.

Sustainability 20 Sep 2023

Food rescue charity’s funding recipe gets grants boost

A food rescue charity is now able to provide a safer volunteering environment thanks to funding from all three West Auckland Local Boards.

16 Aug 2023

Meeting the Te Hono funding challenge

Whau Local Board and Ward Councillor Kerrin Leoni are committed to finding the funds to enable its development.

10 Aug 2023

Whau residents, only four days left to have your say!

Grab the opportunities to shape the Whau area for the next three years.

28 Jul 2023

Local Board Plan priorities: what matters for Whau

Speak up and help shape the future of your community by giving feedback on Whau Local Board’s draft three-year plan.

Community 5 Jul 2023

Blockhouse Bay Intermediate students working to protect their school and build connections

Students building connections between school and community environments

Community 20 Jun 2023

Whau Pasifika Festival is back

The Whau Pasifika Festival returns this year with a week-long celebration of Pacific Island culture, creativity, and community.

Events

07 Feb 2026 - 05 Dec 2026

Death Cafe - Avondale Library

Enjoy a group-directed, confidential discussion about death with no agenda, objectives or themes....

03 May 2026

Multi-instrumental showcase

Join us for a special recital celebrating NZ Music Month.

15 Feb 2026 - 06 Dec 2026

Sunday story time

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

04 May 2026

Ukelele workshop

Learn the ways of this wonderful string instrument with Mone Lakatani.

09 Feb 2026 - 07 Dec 2026

Rhymetime - New Lynn

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

02 Feb 2026 - 14 Dec 2026

Makerspace

Free, fun and educational afterschool program on Mondays for children aged 5+.

10 Feb 2026 - 01 Dec 2026

Textile Tuesday

Bring your own project, browse new craft books and learn from others along the way.

03 Dec 2024 - 15 Dec 2026

Wriggle and Rhyme - Avondale

Come on down to the library with your pēpi and tamariki for our Wriggle and Rhyme sessions.