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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.

27 Sep 2022

Whau Pacific Festival 2022 a roaring success

For the second year running, the crowds were dazzled at the Whau Pacific Festival.

15 Aug 2022

New guide promotes West Auckland arts scene

Publishers of a new guide aimed at showcasing West Auckland’s thriving arts destination want to help you explore the west’s cultural attractions

Environment 21 Jul 2022

Volunteers getting involved to love our local streams

Volunteers are digging in right around the Whau area to care for their local streamside areas, thanks to long standing support from the Whau Local Board.

23 Jun 2022

Whau gets to work with board programme

A focus on environmental programmes as well as funding for improvements to facilities and infrastructure are some of the key items in the Whau Local Board work programme.

Events

24 Jun 2026 - 25 Jun 2026

Tasting the main street

Join us on a tasting walk along the main street of Avondale with Melissa Laing and Whau the People.

15 Apr 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Wonderful world of tiger worms workshop for kids

A fun, hands-on worm farming workshop for kids and whānau.

09 Apr 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Microgreens workshop for kids

A fun, hands-on microgreens workshop for kids and their caregivers.

09 Mar 2026 - 14 Dec 2026

Kangatraining

Experience fun and safe postnatal fitness without the need for a babysitter!

11 Feb 2026 - 09 Dec 2026

Storytime

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

11 Feb 2026 - 30 Dec 2026

New Lynn Chess Club

Come along and learn how to play chess, practice your skills and make some new friends!

11 Feb 2026 - 30 Dec 2026

Waipareira Whānau Support Centres

Visit one of our whānau-supported centres, proudly delivered by Te Whānau o Waipareira.

18 Dec 2025 - 27 Jun 2026

Nature Play

Explore, climb and connect with the outdoors in playful activities.