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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.

Plans / Projects 27 Aug 2020

Avondale pavers project saved

A project to replace slippery pavers in Avondale Town centre will be modified so it can continue, Whau Local Board has decided.

Have your say 15 Jul 2020

The future of the Whau is in your hands

What will the Whau look like in a post-COVID world? That’s the question on the mind of Whau Local Board, which has released its draft three-year plan for consultation.

Heritage 4 Jun 2020

Restoration of Avondale grave preserves a piece of history

A piece of the Whau’s history has been salvaged following the restoration of a gravestone in St Ninians Cemetery in Avondale.

Plans / Projects 7 May 2020

Lights on for Avondale Streetscape project

A streetscape enhancement project in Avondale is set to go ahead with the addition of street lighting as part of the design.

Events

01 Jul 2026 - 30 Jul 2026

Mornings by the Stream - Glen Eden

Join EcoMatters stream rangers Pam and Alanah as we care for one of the beautiful waterways in th...

02 Jul 2026

Kete harakeke weaving workshop

Celebrate Matariki and explore te ao Māori through a hands-on harakeke weaving session.

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...

03 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2026

Organic gardening sessions

Get involved with myriad seasonal organic gardening activities. You can even share in the harvest!

04 Jul 2026

Matariki planting - Waitahurangi Awa

Come along for a community planting along the Waitahurangi Awa at Te Kōtuitanga (Olympic Park), N...

04 Jul 2026

Matariki Planting at Te Kōtuitanga

As we plant along the awa, we reflect on Matariki as a time of renewal.

07 Feb 2026 - 05 Dec 2026

Death Cafe - Avondale Library

Enjoy a group-directed, confidential discussion about death with no agenda, objectives or themes....

05 Jul 2026

Make a Matariki Star

Come together this Matariki to weave your own harakeke (flax) star and celebrate the season with...