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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.

Community 2 May 2023

Feedback on spending to counter crime

Whau Local Board has recommended Business Associations should receive government fund for safety initiatives.

Environment 12 Apr 2023

Local groups pitch in to preserve Whau’s native habitat

Friends of Kurt Brehmer Walkway, a local conservation group, is an example of achieving positive outcomes through protecting and restoring native wildlife and plants.

Community 23 Mar 2023

Whau joins Welcoming Communities pilot

Whau Local Board is one of five Auckland boards to partner with Immigration New Zealand’s Welcoming Communities Programme pilot.

Libraries 29 Sep 2022

Name adopted for Avondale library and community hub

Avondale library and community hub has taken another step in its development, following the adoption of the name ‘Te Hono’ by Whau Local Board.

Events

12 Dec 2025 - 14 Feb 2026

Adventurous Nature Play

Climb, explore, and discover the great outdoors with fun for all ages.

31 Jan 2026

Summer Fun in the Park 2026

Celebrate the end of the summer holidays with a fun-filled morning of FREE entertainment for the...

01 Feb 2026 - 26 Feb 2026

Squad 180 Synergize Pride Sessions

In this 45-minute session, your instructor guides you through a flowing blend of Tai Chi, Yoga, a...

01 Feb 2026 - 28 Feb 2026

Rainbow MessFest! with Messy Rainbows

Join us for Rainbow MessFest! - a colourful, creative sensory play session for Rainbow whānau, al...

02 Feb 2026 - 26 Feb 2026

Kotahitanga in Colour

Each workshop focuses on a single rainbow colour, exploring the meaning of the Pride flag, whilst...

02 Feb 2026 - 27 Feb 2026

Proud Parents Kangatraining

Kangatraining is a pelvic floor-safe postnatal fitness class for mums, dads, aunties, uncles, gra...

02 Feb 2026 - 14 Dec 2026

Makerspace

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

03 Dec 2024 - 15 Dec 2026

Wriggle & Rhyme - Avondale Library

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