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Beaches 9 Jul 2024

Forum welcomes Manukau Harbour stand

Auckland Council's move to put in place a strategy for improving outcomes for the Manukau Harbour have been welcomed by the Manukau Harbour Forum.

Community 9 Jul 2024

Community projects across the Whau to receive $22.3 million investment

Community focused programmes and projects are set to receive a $22.3 million funding boost over the next year thanks to Whau Local Board.  

Community 27 Jun 2024

See something, say something: Improving community safety discussed

Around 50 people attended a community safety meeting at New Lynn Community Centre, organised by Whau Ward Councillor Kerrin Leoni and Whau Local Board.

Community 17 Jun 2024

Whau Pasifika Festival set to amaze and delight once more

The Whau Pasifika Festival is set to light up West Auckland once again with vibrant culture, music and unity from 6-13 July 2024.

22 May 2024

Patrols underway at west Auckland transport hubs

A new operation will see increased visibility of Police and other agencies across some of west Auckland’s largest transport hubs.

Community 15 May 2024

Kōkako volunteers mark 30 years on job

Volunteers who have trekked the Hunua Ranges to conserve the last kōkako population in the mainland Auckland region have celebrated 30 years.

Beaches 10 May 2024

Forum backs Coastguard appeal

A collaborative, community-based approach will be vital in reducing the number of preventative drownings on the Manukau, Coastguard has told the Manukau Harbour Forum.

Auckland's Future In Progress 6 May 2024

Airport goes hi-tech to protect harbour

Putting an airport on a harbour means protection measures have to be taken.

Events

03 Dec 2024 - 15 Dec 2026

Wriggle & Rhyme - Avondale Library

Come on down to the library with your pēpi and tamariki for our Wriggle and Rhyme sessions.

05 Nov 2025 - 30 Dec 2026

Digital and CV Support at Avondale Library

Free digital and CV support. 

28 May 2025 - 28 May 2026

New Lynn Community Hub Seed Library

Sow and share at our seed library!

29 Jan 2025 - 16 Dec 2026

Rhyme Time with Stories at Avondale Library

Join our rhyme time sessions with stories, songs, and movements.

05 Feb 2026 - 05 Nov 2026

Vaka Tautua Drop-In at Avondale Library

Vaka Tautua is a National ‘Pacific for Pacific’ mental health, disability and social services pro...

05 Feb 2026 - 10 Dec 2026

Code Club at Avondale Library

Learn to code, create fun projects, and explore Python, HTML, CSS, and more—8 weeks of hands-on c...

08 Jan 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Knitting Circle

Come and knit at Blockhouse Bay Library!

09 Feb 2026 - 07 Dec 2026

Rhymetime - New Lynn

Bring along your tamariki & enjoy mornings of music, rhymes, dance, and more.