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22 Feb 2021

Whau voice crucial for Auckland’s Recovery Budget says councillor

Whau ward Councillor Tracy Mulholland is calling on Whau residents to make their voices heard in the council’s Recovery Budget consultation, as decisions made now will impact the area for the next decade.

Community 18 Feb 2021

Family services boost for Te Atatu

Services for new parents through to young adults in West Auckland have been boosted following decisions by Henderson-Massey Local Board to award leases to three organisations in Te Atatu Peninsula and Te Atatu South.

Development 11 Dec 2020

Creating streets for people in the Henderson town centre

Henderson’s streets will soon come to life with colour and activities designed to make the streets in the town centre safer for pedestrians and cyclists.

Parks / Outdoors 1 Dec 2020

New signs celebrate te reo Māori and share stories from the past

The unveiling of new signs in a west Auckland park mark a major milestone in a programme designed to celebrate te reo Māori and share the stories of Tāmaki Makaurau’s rich Māori history.

Environment 1 Dec 2020

Whau Local Board calls to protect its green space

Whau Local Board is calling for a plan for the Whau area to maintain, provide and increase access to green spaces.

Plans / Projects 24 Nov 2020

Renowned architectural groups to design Avondale community facility and town square

Two celebrated New Zealand architecture and design studios, Athfield Architects and Isthmus Group, have been appointed to design the new community facility and upgraded town square for Avondale.

Playgrounds 4 Nov 2020

The Whau is the place to be this summer

The Whau is the place to be this summer following the opening of the new Archibald Park Playground and the return of the popular Avondale pump track.

Environment 30 Oct 2020

Whau River key research site for microplastics and contaminants

Two major long-term scientific studies have chosen the Whau River as a research site for work underway to help better understand the risk to our waterways posed by microplastics and contaminants.

Events

28 Dec 2024

Saturday movie: The Polar Express

Wrap up December with a festive movie time.

14 Jan 2025

Drowning prevention: water safety

Join us to learn important water safety tips for everyone in the family.

21 Jan 2025

Karate demo by GKR Karate

Hop in for a free karate demo with GKR Karate at the library.

25 Jan 2025

Whau 2025 Lunar New Year

Experience the joy of Lunar New Year with cultural performances, hands-on activities, and vibrant...

03 Dec 2024 - 02 Dec 2025

Wriggle & Rhyme - Avondale Library

Come on down to the library with your pepi and tamariki for our Wriggle and Rhyme sessions!

30 Jan 2025 - 17 Dec 2025

Rhyme time with stories

Join our rhyme time sessions with stories, songs, and movements.

31 Jan 2025

Blues at Blockhouse Bay

Blues at Blockhouse Bay is our annual ode to all things rhythm & blues.

02 Feb 2024 - 02 Feb 2025

Kayak tours - Whau River

Experience the serenity of the Whau River as we paddle through one of Auckland's hidden treasures.