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Whau Ward News

Plans / Projects 29 Mar 2019

Avondale Town Centre in line for $1.9million footpath and streetscape upgrade

Avondale is in line for another boost following the approval of funding to improve the footpath on Great North Road.

Have your say 25 Mar 2019

Time to have your say on the new Avondale Library and Community Centre

Avondale residents are being urged to have their say on the new $21 million multipurpose community facility.

Housing 25 Mar 2019

Healthy Rentals helps families stay well through winter

Rentals in Māngere-Ōtāhuhu, Puketāpapa and Whau Local Board areas can get a free health check ahead of winter.

Environment 22 Mar 2019

Emerging contaminants research starts on World Water Day

Auckland Council is contributing to national research surrounding water pollution in New Zealand.

Community 11 Mar 2019

Locals celebrate food, family, and more

The Kitchen—a series of free events in Albert-Eden and the Whau areas—brings communities and writers together.

Beaches 6 Mar 2019

WATCH: The Manukau Harbour's stunning beauty

A place of such beauty, in need of our protection and care.

Community 28 Feb 2019

Location for $21million Avondale community centre revealed

Plans to reinvigorate the centre of Avondale have taken an important step following a decision on the preferred location for a new $21million multi-purpose community facility.

Community 15 Feb 2019

Kūkūwai Karnival celebrates end of Waterview Tunnel work disruption

Albert Eden and Whau local boards are saying thank you to residents with a party to mark the end of six years of Waterview Tunnel work disruptions.

Whau Ward Events

28 May 2025

Dementia Friendly Film Screening of Strictly Ballroom

This is a welcoming accessible event for people with dementia and their carers or supporters, how...

07 May 2025 - 23 Jul 2025

Digital Drop-in at Avondale Library

Our librarians are tech helpful, but are not tech experts.

30 Jan 2025 - 17 Dec 2025

Rhyme time with stories

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

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.

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...

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.