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5 Dec 2019

Avondale Business Association issue resolved with funding reinstated

Auckland Council is set to reinstate funding to the Avondale Business Association following the satisfactory conclusion of a review into the association’s financial controls.

Transport 8 Nov 2019

New Lynn to Avondale shared path underway

Work is starting on a major shared path linking communities in west Auckland.

Environment 11 Sep 2019

New Lynn culvert reaches milestone

A change in the lane layout in Great North Road, New Lynn, marks a significant milestone in the installation of a new culvert under the road.

Community 29 Aug 2019

Another step for Avondale Library and Community Centre

Plans for the new $21 million Avondale multipurpose community facility have taken another step forward following completion of the project vision and design brief.

Youth / Rangatahi 23 Aug 2019

Young Pasifika leaders graduate

Seventy young people from seven west Auckland high schools recently graduated from the Tula’i Pacific youth leadership programme.

Community 7 Aug 2019

Kelston Community Centre gifted new name

The views of Auckland from the top of the hill are the inspiration behind the name ‘Te Pae o Kura’ gifted by Te Kawerau a Maki as the new name for the Kelston Community Centre.

Transport 25 Jul 2019

Road safety upgrades on the way for Blockhouse Bay and New Lynn

Two new road safety projects have been given the green light by Whau Local Board.

11 Jul 2019

Whau Local Board member resigns

Whau Local Board member Duncan Macdonald has resigned as a member of the board with immediate effect.

Events

12 Feb 2026 - 10 Dec 2026

Wā Pēpe - Baby Time

Bring along your pēpi & enjoy mornings of music, rhymes, and tummy time.

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!

21 Mar 2026

Lantern making and ceramic exhibition

Explore beautifully crafted porcelain and stoneware that reflect centuries-old kiln traditions an...

22 Mar 2026

Macramé earrings workshop

Make your own macramé earrings in this workshop with Michelle Zhao.

15 Feb 2026 - 06 Dec 2026

Sunday story time

Enjoy stories, rhymes and songs, encouraging a love of books.

23 Mar 2026

Origami Paper Craft

Children will make an origami craft version which they can fill with their own goodies.

09 Feb 2026 - 07 Dec 2026

Rhymetime - New Lynn

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