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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.

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.

Youth / Rangatahi 13 Jun 2018

Recognising our youth

18 young people aged 12 to 24 received awards for their mahi (work), leadership and talent.

Transport 9 May 2018

Great North Road fully open in New Lynn

All six lanes of Great North Road near the intersection of Clark Street were opened last week.

Beaches 3 May 2018

Improving water quality in the Whau

We have a serious issue in the Whau and throughout Auckland with the quality of our waterways.

Events

22 Mar 2026

Macramé earrings workshop

Make your own macramé earrings in this workshop with Michelle Zhao.

15 Feb 2026 - 06 Dec 2026

Sunday story time

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

23 Mar 2026

Origami Paper Craft

Children will make an origami craft version which they can fill with their own goodies.

25 Mar 2026

Wayang

Join us for a special Story Time to celebrate World of Cultures at Avondale Library.

25 Mar 2026 - 27 Mar 2026

Bunny Fun for Preschoolers at Blockhouse Bay Library

Bunny Wriggle & Rhyme Wednesday 25 March 9.30 Bunny themed songs and rhymes for babies 0 - 2...

26 Mar 2026

Introduction to Tatreez embroidery

Join us at Avondale Library for an introduction to Tatreez, facilitated by local Palestinian embr...

26 Mar 2026

Taste of Onehunga

Together we will taste the world in one place and celebrate the spirit of Onehunga's welcoming co...

28 Mar 2026

Batik Workshop

Join us for this unique art form workshop.