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Whau Ward News

Environment 11 Sep 2019

New Lynn culvert reaches milestone

A change in the lane layout in Great North Road, New Lynn, marks a significant milestone in the installation of a new culvert under the road.

Community 29 Aug 2019

Another step for Avondale Library and Community Centre

Plans for the new $21 million Avondale multipurpose community facility have taken another step forward following completion of the project vision and design brief.

14-24 year olds 23 Aug 2019

Young Pasifika leaders graduate

Seventy young people from seven west Auckland high schools recently graduated from the Tula’i Pacific youth leadership programme.

Community 7 Aug 2019

Kelston Community Centre gifted new name

The views of Auckland from the top of the hill are the inspiration behind the name ‘Te Pae o Kura’ gifted by Te Kawerau a Maki as the new name for the Kelston Community Centre.

Transport 25 Jul 2019

Road safety upgrades on the way for Blockhouse Bay and New Lynn

Two new road safety projects have been given the green light by Whau Local Board.

11 Jul 2019

Whau Local Board member resigns

Whau Local Board member Duncan Macdonald has resigned as a member of the board with immediate effect.

Plans / Projects 10 Jul 2019

Funding for Whau environmental projects announced

Fourteen environmental projects in the Whau have received a boost following the allocation of $243,960 in funding for the 2019/20 financial year.

Environment 4 Jul 2019

Auckland Mayor thrilled at Te Auaunga transformation

Auckland Mayor Phil Goff says it’s fantastic the Te Auaunga/Oakley Creek restoration has been delivered.

Whau Ward Events

02 May 2025 - 25 Jul 2025

Te reo conversation club

Practice Te Reo Māori in a relaxed setting with other speakers of the language.

07 Feb 2025 - 12 Dec 2025

Avondale Chess Club

Join us every Friday after school for a fun and friendly chess session.

24 May 2025

Regenerative planting design for urban spaces

Join Landscape Architect and author, Nick Robinson, in this landscape and planting design workshop. 

24 May 2025

Stream & BBQ Day

Learn about how stream health affects flooding, and get support for flooding-related issues.

24 May 2025 - 25 May 2025

Braids and Bottlecaps | Creative workshops and exhibition

Bring your friends, cousins and aunties – create small braided artwork for you to treasure or gift!

04 May 2025 - 31 May 2025

Play Our Preludes

These are free concerts for all the family to have fun celebrating the 25th anniversary of NZ Mus...

03 May 2025 - 31 May 2025

Composting Workshops - May

Come and enjoy free workshops offering an introduction to easy ways of composting.

15 Mar 2025 - 15 Jun 2025

Kids Learn to Ride

An opportunity to learn tips and tricks to practice with your kids at home.