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Transport 28 Apr 2022

Increased Public Transport needed to meet growth challenge in Whau, says local board

Whau needs more feeder bus services, an increase in frequency of trains and provision of a park and ride building in New Lynn to meet the challenge of growth in the area, says Whau Local Board.

Youth / Rangatahi 21 Apr 2022

Youth Space set for Botany opening

Designed by and for young people, Youth Space opens in the Botany Town Centre.

Community 20 Apr 2022

Local projects a highlight of Puketāpapa Community Forum

Key local projects and how they benefit the community were the main talking points at Puketāpapa Local Board’s Community Forum for April.

Community 14 Apr 2022

Community at the heart of Albany Hub

Pokapū ā-Hapori o Ōkahukura / Albany Community Hub is finally in community hands and is being managed by Harbour Sport.

Environment 14 Apr 2022

Update on Ōrewa’s coastal defences

Each area of the Ōrewa coastline faces its own challenges and the council’s response to managing these challenges will be tailored to suit.

Community 14 Apr 2022

New facilities on the way for Wellsford and Omaha

Work is underway on Wellsford’s brand-new toilet facility located in the heart of the town ideally situated for locals or visitors travelling north. While at Omaha Beach, a new toilet and changing facility will replace the toilets underneath the s...

Community 13 Apr 2022

Manurewa CCTV network to be expanded

Manurewa's CCTV network is to be expanded to cover a wider area of the town and its streets and carparks.

Cycling 13 Apr 2022

Celebrating five years of the New Lynn bike hub

It has been five years since the trailblazing opening of the very first EcoMatters bike hub in New Lynn, a project supported by Whau Local Board, with no signs of the hub slowing down.

Events

14 Jan 2026 - 16 Dec 2026

Wriggle and Rhyme - Ponsonby

Bring your babies and toddlers to a fun half hour filled with music, movement and a little bit of...

05 Nov 2025 - 17 Dec 2026

Rhymetime - Takapuna

Sing, listen, and play—bubbles, stories, and songs at Rhymetime!

05 Nov 2025 - 30 Dec 2026

Digital and CV support

Free digital and CV support. 

15 Oct 2025 - 18 Dec 2026

Free seniors yoga

Free seniors yoga led by Sally Haydon.

06 Aug 2025 - 20 Dec 2026

Sandringham Community Playgroup

Stay for as little or as long as you like, on whichever days you prefer.

29 Jan 2025 - 16 Dec 2026

Rhymetime - Avondale

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

04 Jun 2026

Creating charismatic characters

Meet Auckland authors Megan Nicol Reed and Gavin Strawhan to hear how they build rich, believable...

04 Jun 2026

Mamalu workshop

The workshop invites critical reflection on issues of cultural appropriation, authorship, and the...