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Safety 3 Apr 2024

Safer roads on the way for Avondale and Green Bay

Road safety improvements are in the pipeline for Avondale and Green Bay, thanks to the recent allocation of the Whau Local Board Transport Capital Fund.

Community 12 Mar 2024

Whau making a splash for awa connection

A wonderful event helping students appreciate the Whau’s biodiversity in Archibald Park.

21 Feb 2024

The power of rangatahi celebrated in Whau Youth Awards

The power of young people has been acknowledged at the recent Whau Youth Awards.

Avondale Library 17 Jan 2024

New hours for libraries in Whau

Avondale and Blockhouse Bay Libraries opening hours are set to change.

Arts 16 Jan 2024

Pottering away in Whau this summer

Three clay artists are offering free workshops in the Whau this summer.

Beaches 10 Jan 2024

Harbour pollution seen up close

Manukau Harbour Forum chair Jon Turner has been out with Sea Cleaners to see contamination and pollution for himself.

Plans / Projects 18 Dec 2023

Funding support for Whau community groups

18 community groups were awarded $33,000 in the latest round of Whau Local and Multiboard Grants.

Plans / Projects 20 Nov 2023

Board sets direction for next three years

Celebrating the rich diversity, building community and environment resilience, and honouring Māori heritage are all features of the Whau Local Board Plan 2023, which has now been finalised.

Events

05 Jun 2025

Book Chat - Avondale Library

Monthly event, first Thursday of every month. Casual and relaxed book chat.

02 May 2025 - 05 Dec 2025

Shared Reading

Be part of a friendly and relaxed session.

15 May 2025 - 17 Jul 2025

Shared Reading Group

Meet other book enthusiasts and get book recommendations from our knowledgeable librarians.

28 Jun 2025

Matariki Planting on the Waitahurangi Awa

The native plants we put into the ground will add stability to the stream banks and slow water fl...

05 Jul 2025

Kete Waikawa Weaving for Matariki with Heather Steadman

Come celebrate Matariki with us and learn to harvest harakeke with appropriate tikanga.