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Environment 1 Nov 2018

Seven actions to tackle climate change in Whau

A community approach is key to help reduce carbon dioxide emissions generated by the Whau each year.

Sports / Leisure 30 Oct 2018

Whau Local Board calls on Government to commit on Avondale Racecourse sale

Any sale of the racecourse should come with a commitment to benefit Avondale, the local board has said.

Community 12 Oct 2018

The story of one of the first Chinese women in Auckland

The story of Madame Joong, businesswoman and community leader, during Auckland Heritage Festival.

14-24 year olds 16 Aug 2018

Film explores experiences of Deaf community

Members of the Auckland Deaf community have collaborated with local filmmakers to tell a story about Deaf culture in the Whau.

Community 15 Aug 2018

Western Initiative takes shape

Western Initiative sets out to strengthen community even further.

Environment 27 Jul 2018

Q&A on the Manukau Harbour Forum

We chat to Saffron Toms to find out more about the Manukau Harbour Forum and what it does.

Waste 9 Jul 2018

Pay As You Throw – save as you throw!

Watch the Q&A session to learn more about Auckland Council’s pay as you throw wheelie bins for west Auckland.

28 Jun 2018

Code of conduct complaint findings released

A Code of Conduct complaint against former Whau Local Board chair, and current board member, Catherine Farmer has been resolved.

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