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Top free summer experiences in Whau
We’ve rounded up five must-do, free activities across Whau to make this your best summer ever.
Finally elected! Auckland local elections 2025 results declared
The final count is in and the results are officially confirmed.
UPDATE: final results delayed due to unprecendented volume of special votes
Thousands more votes counted in Auckland local elections
On Saturday morning more than 68,500 votes were cast, bringing Auckland’s voter turnout to 28.8 percent.
Voting closed for Auckland local elections
The last-minute flurry of Aucklanders dropping their votes is now over as the clock has struck midday, with council staff sealing all vote boxes across the region.
UPDATE: newcomers and close calls in councillor's race announced
First glimpse of Auckland local elections results – who’s leading?
The news that many Aucklanders have been eager to hear.
The countdown is on: local election voting closes soon
Find out what happens after voting closes and how to find out who wins.
Stuck on who to vote for in Auckland local elections?
Here are some suggestions to consider when swiping through candidates in the online catalogue.
Celebrating Chinese Kiwi heritage in New Windsor
A rich Chinese heritage is recognised and celebrated in Whau, with a local park now carrying the name of its last private owner, Avondale Market gardener Lowe Nam.
Events
School Holidays with Auckland Council Pools and Leisure
Give your kids an unforgettable winter break filled with fun, adventure and new friendships!
Trash to treasure frames
Get creative these school holidays and turn trash into treasure for Plastic Free July!
School Holidays - Blockhouse Bay
Come along to Blockhouse Bay Library for fun school holiday activities!
School Holidays - Avondale
Join us for Matariki school holidays at Avondale Library!
DIY journal workshop
Create a personal journal to hold aspirations, wishes and plans for the year ahead.
Matariki planting - Whau Awa
Put on your gumboots and let's turn this area into a thriving stream habitat.
Matariki Planting by the Bike Path
Join us this Matariki to plant native plants along the Whau Awa!
Hindi Book Club
Come together to read, share and discuss Hindi books of your choice, ranging from light fiction,...