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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.

Plans / Projects 28 Jun 2019

Avondale regeneration will unlock area's potential

Panuku Development Auckland's ‘Unlock Avondale’ programme will see the area regenerated over the next 15 years.

Community 17 Jun 2019

Pacific wardens on the way for Whau

Whau Local Board and Avondale Police are welcoming the launch of a new initiative that will provide a safe and reassuring presence in the Whau area.

Community 23 May 2019

New community space on the way for Avondale

Community groups in Avondale have been given a boost following the news that a building and two garage spaces are set to be leased for community use.

Theatre / Performance 16 May 2019

Youth Week brings music, dance, film and sport to west Auckland

Celebrate Youth Week 2019 in west Auckland with 12 events happening in the Henderson-Massey and Waitakere Ranges Local Board areas.

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...