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Beaches 6 Dec 2018

Safeswim returns to Auckland with new swimming spots

Auckland Council’s Safeswim website is ready for summer, highlighting water quality around the region.

Community 2 Nov 2018

Whau Local Board awards $13,000 in community grants

Thirteen community organisations have been awarded a combined $13,888 in funding.

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.

Youth / Rangatahi 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.

Events

14 Feb 2026

Pride tote bags

Use our Cricut machine to decorate a Pride tote bag (provided), or your own T shirt, with a rainb...

15 Feb 2026 - 06 Dec 2026

Sunday story time

Enjoy stories, rhymes and songs, encouraging a love of books.

21 Feb 2026

Visual Art Workshop for Adults

Join Mutu Community Arts for a free art taster workshop.

25 Feb 2026

Author Talk with Gina Cole

Join us in a special author talk with Gina Cole, winner of the 2017 Ockham New Zealand Book Awards.

27 Feb 2026 - 28 Feb 2026

Drag Bingo x Trinity Ice

Join us for three hilarious and highly competitive games of bingo, hosted by the fabulous drag qu...

14 Mar 2026 - 06 Jun 2026

N0ughty Box

Discover playful surprises and creative fun with the Noughty Box.

09 Apr 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Microgreens workshop for kids

A fun, hands-on microgreens workshop for kids and their caregivers.

12 Apr 2026

Kono Weaving with Nat Rose Te Hei

Join Nat Rose Te Hei (Te Whānau ā Apanui, Ngāti Porou, Tainui, Tūwharetoa) in this fun beginners...