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Community 3 May 2019

What’s on out west this weekend?

Looking for something to do out west this weekend? We’ve got you covered!

Community 17 Apr 2019

Glenavon hub at the heart of the community

Glenavon Community Hub is supporting its community with events, workshops, activities and more.

12 Apr 2019

PopUp Business School helps get your ideas off the ground

West Auckland and Puketāpapa locals with great business ideas can now get practical tips and real-world mentoring from the PopUp Business School Aotearoa.

Plans / Projects 29 Mar 2019

Avondale Town Centre in line for $1.9million footpath and streetscape upgrade

Avondale is in line for another boost following the approval of funding to improve the footpath on Great North Road.

Have your say 25 Mar 2019

Time to have your say on the new Avondale Library and Community Centre

Avondale residents are being urged to have their say on the new $21 million multipurpose community facility.

Housing 25 Mar 2019

Healthy Rentals helps families stay well through winter

Rentals in Māngere-Ōtāhuhu, Puketāpapa and Whau Local Board areas can get a free health check ahead of winter.

Environment 22 Mar 2019

Emerging contaminants research starts on World Water Day

Auckland Council is contributing to national research surrounding water pollution in New Zealand.

Community 11 Mar 2019

Locals celebrate food, family, and more

The Kitchen—a series of free events in Albert-Eden and the Whau areas—brings communities and writers together.

Events

19 May 2026

Wriggle and Rhyme with Eliette's Music Academy

Join us for a special session in celebration of NZ Music Month.

20 May 2026

Rhyme Time with Eliette's Music Academy

Come along for a special session in celebration of NZ Music Month.

23 May 2026

NZ Music Month: Bad for Education | William Walker at Avondale Library

Join us at for a solo-set from Bad for Education founder, lead singer, and guitarist, William Wal...

24 May 2026

NZ Music Month: Kairos - Blockhouse Bay Library

Kairos play an energetic mix of instrumentals and songs.

30 May 2026

Make your own musical instruments

Celebrate NZ Music Month by creating your very own tambourine and shaker.

30 May 2026

NZ Music Month: Spellodies at Avondale Library

Come along for a high energy set packed with catchy songs and comedy sketches.

30 May 2026 - 20 Jun 2026

Knit a pair of beautiful lace mitts

Learn some new skills and stitch combinations to knit a pair of lace mitts. 

03 Jun 2026

Adult digital class - TradeMe

An introduction to the TradeMe platform, covering online trading basics to help you stay safe whi...