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Whau Ward

Whau Ward News

3 Jul 2019

Code of conduct complaint findings endorsed by Whau Local Board

Whau Local Board has officially censured member Duncan Macdonald for two breaches of the Auckland Council Code of Conduct at its business meeting today.

Plans / Projects 28 Jun 2019

Avondale regeneration will unlock area's potential

Panuku Development Auckland's ‘Unlock Avondale’ programme will see the area regenerated over the next 15 years.

Community 17 Jun 2019

Pacific wardens on the way for Whau

Whau Local Board and Avondale Police are welcoming the launch of a new initiative that will provide a safe and reassuring presence in the Whau area.

Community 23 May 2019

New community space on the way for Avondale

Community groups in Avondale have been given a boost following the news that a building and two garage spaces are set to be leased for community use.

Theatre / Performance 16 May 2019

Youth Week brings music, dance, film and sport to west Auckland

Celebrate Youth Week 2019 in west Auckland with 12 events happening in the Henderson-Massey and Waitakere Ranges Local Board areas.

Community 3 May 2019

What’s on out west this weekend?

Looking for something to do out west this weekend? We’ve got you covered!

Community 17 Apr 2019

Glenavon hub at the heart of the community

Glenavon Community Hub is supporting its community with events, workshops, activities and more.

12 Apr 2019

PopUp Business School helps get your ideas off the ground

West Auckland and Puketāpapa locals with great business ideas can now get practical tips and real-world mentoring from the PopUp Business School Aotearoa.

Whau Ward Events

30 Jan 2025 - 17 Dec 2025

Rhyme time with stories

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

05 Jun 2025

Book Chat - Avondale Library

Monthly event, first Thursday of every month. Casual and relaxed book chat.

02 May 2025 - 05 Dec 2025

Shared Reading

Be part of a friendly and relaxed session.

14 Jun 2025

Avondale stream clean up

Come and help save the Whau Stream from rubbish and invasive weeds at this community stream clean...

14 Jun 2025

Eid al-adha storytime

Local author Arifa Afzal will share her newly released picture book ‘A Fine Feast’ followed by so...

15 May 2025 - 17 Jul 2025

Shared Reading Group

Meet other book enthusiasts and get book recommendations from our knowledgeable librarians.

25 Jun 2025

Matariki Wriggle & Rhyme at Blockhouse Bay Library

Sing, cuddle and do gentle exercises for your baby in English and Te Reo Māori.

27 Jun 2025

Matariki Rhymetime at Blockhouse Bay Library

Dance, sing, and laugh with your exuberant toddler at our special Matariki Rhymetime.