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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.

Plans / Projects 10 Jul 2019

Funding for Whau environmental projects announced

Fourteen environmental projects in the Whau have received a boost following the allocation of $243,960 in funding for the 2019/20 financial year.

Environment 4 Jul 2019

Auckland Mayor thrilled at Te Auaunga transformation

Auckland Mayor Phil Goff says it’s fantastic the Te Auaunga/Oakley Creek restoration has been delivered.

3 Jul 2019

Code of conduct complaint findings endorsed by Whau Local Board

Whau Local Board has officially censured member Duncan Macdonald for two breaches of the Auckland Council Code of Conduct at its business meeting today.

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.