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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

01 Jul 2026 - 30 Jul 2026

Mornings by the Stream - Glen Eden

Join EcoMatters stream rangers Pam and Alanah as we care for one of the beautiful waterways in th...

02 Jul 2026

Kete harakeke weaving workshop

Celebrate Matariki and explore te ao Māori through a hands-on harakeke weaving session.

05 Feb 2026 - 05 Nov 2026

Vaka Tautua Drop-In at Avondale Library

Vaka Tautua is a National ‘Pacific for Pacific’ mental health, disability and social services pro...

03 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2026

Organic gardening sessions

Get involved with myriad seasonal organic gardening activities. You can even share in the harvest!

04 Jul 2026

Matariki planting - Waitahurangi Awa

Come along for a community planting along the Waitahurangi Awa at Te Kōtuitanga (Olympic Park), N...

04 Jul 2026

Matariki Planting at Te Kōtuitanga

As we plant along the awa, we reflect on Matariki as a time of renewal.

07 Feb 2026 - 05 Dec 2026

Death Cafe - Avondale Library

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

05 Jul 2026

Make a Matariki Star

Come together this Matariki to weave your own harakeke (flax) star and celebrate the season with...