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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

05 Nov 2025 - 30 Dec 2026

Digital and CV Support at Avondale Library

Free digital and CV support. 

28 May 2025 - 28 May 2026

New Lynn Community Hub Seed Library

Sow and share at our seed library!

29 Jan 2025 - 16 Dec 2026

Rhyme Time with Stories at Avondale Library

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

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...

05 Feb 2026 - 10 Dec 2026

Code Club at Avondale Library

Learn to code, create fun projects, and explore Python, HTML, CSS, and more—8 weeks of hands-on c...

08 Jan 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Knitting Circle

Come and knit at Blockhouse Bay Library!

09 Feb 2026 - 07 Dec 2026

Rhymetime - New Lynn

Bring along your tamariki & enjoy mornings of music, rhymes, dance, and more.

10 Feb 2026 - 01 Dec 2026

Textile Tuesday

Bring your own project, browse new craft books and learn from others along the way.