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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

30 Jun 2025 - 13 Jul 2025

Matariki School Holidays at Avondale Library

Come along and celebrate Matariki at Avondale Library.

12 Jul 2025

Pepeha Workshop with Whare Hau Ako

Join us for a welcoming and engaging workshop on pepeha from a Te Ao Māori worldview.

14 Jul 2025 - 08 Dec 2025

Rhymetime at New Lynn War Memorial Library

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

13 May 2025 - 29 Jul 2025

English - Mandarin Conversation Group

Informal English conversation group designed for Mandarin speakers.

04 Mar 2025 - 25 Nov 2025

Textile Tuesday

Bring your own project, browse new craft books and learn from others along the way.

03 Dec 2024 - 02 Dec 2025

Wriggle & Rhyme - Avondale Library

Come on down to the library with your pepi and tamariki for our Wriggle and Rhyme sessions!

16 Jul 2025 - 10 Dec 2025

Storytime

Encouraging a love of books through stories, rhymes and songs.

28 May 2025 - 28 May 2026

New Lynn Community Hub Seed Library

Sow and share at our seed library!