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22 Feb 2021

Whau voice crucial for Auckland’s Recovery Budget says councillor

Whau ward Councillor Tracy Mulholland is calling on Whau residents to make their voices heard in the council’s Recovery Budget consultation, as decisions made now will impact the area for the next decade.

Community 18 Feb 2021

Family services boost for Te Atatu

Services for new parents through to young adults in West Auckland have been boosted following decisions by Henderson-Massey Local Board to award leases to three organisations in Te Atatu Peninsula and Te Atatu South.

Development 11 Dec 2020

Creating streets for people in the Henderson town centre

Henderson’s streets will soon come to life with colour and activities designed to make the streets in the town centre safer for pedestrians and cyclists.

Environment 1 Dec 2020

Whau Local Board calls to protect its green space

Whau Local Board is calling for a plan for the Whau area to maintain, provide and increase access to green spaces.

Plans / Projects 24 Nov 2020

Renowned architectural groups to design Avondale community facility and town square

Two celebrated New Zealand architecture and design studios, Athfield Architects and Isthmus Group, have been appointed to design the new community facility and upgraded town square for Avondale.

Playgrounds 4 Nov 2020

The Whau is the place to be this summer

The Whau is the place to be this summer following the opening of the new Archibald Park Playground and the return of the popular Avondale pump track.

Environment 30 Oct 2020

Whau River key research site for microplastics and contaminants

Two major long-term scientific studies have chosen the Whau River as a research site for work underway to help better understand the risk to our waterways posed by microplastics and contaminants.

24 Sep 2020

Saunders Reserve decision revoked

Whau Local Board has revoked a decision made in the previous term to revoke the reserve status at Saunders Reserve following a review of the advice provided to make the decision.

Events

12 Dec 2025 - 14 Feb 2026

Adventurous Nature Play

Climb, explore, and discover the great outdoors with fun for all ages.

31 Jan 2026

Summer Fun in the Park 2026

Celebrate the end of the summer holidays with a fun-filled morning of FREE entertainment for the...

01 Feb 2026 - 26 Feb 2026

Squad 180 Synergize Pride Sessions

In this 45-minute session, your instructor guides you through a flowing blend of Tai Chi, Yoga, a...

01 Feb 2026 - 28 Feb 2026

Rainbow MessFest! with Messy Rainbows

Join us for Rainbow MessFest! - a colourful, creative sensory play session for Rainbow whānau, al...

02 Feb 2026 - 26 Feb 2026

Kotahitanga in Colour

Each workshop focuses on a single rainbow colour, exploring the meaning of the Pride flag, whilst...

02 Feb 2026 - 27 Feb 2026

Proud Parents Kangatraining

Kangatraining is a pelvic floor-safe postnatal fitness class for mums, dads, aunties, uncles, gra...

02 Feb 2026 - 14 Dec 2026

Makerspace

Free, fun and educational afterschool program on Mondays for children aged 5+.

03 Dec 2024 - 15 Dec 2026

Wriggle & Rhyme - Avondale Library

Come on down to the library with your pēpi and tamariki for our Wriggle and Rhyme sessions.