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Community 26 May 2022

ANZAC events not at risk in Whau, says board

Whau Local Board has asked Auckland Transport to investigate the costs of traffic management plans for events

Transport 28 Apr 2022

Increased Public Transport needed to meet growth challenge in Whau, says local board

Whau needs more feeder bus services, an increase in frequency of trains and provision of a park and ride building in New Lynn to meet the challenge of growth in the area, says Whau Local Board.

Cycling 13 Apr 2022

Celebrating five years of the New Lynn bike hub

It has been five years since the trailblazing opening of the very first EcoMatters bike hub in New Lynn, a project supported by Whau Local Board, with no signs of the hub slowing down.

16 Mar 2022

Board thrilled Vibrant Streets set to come to Avondale

Whau Local Board is delighted its Avondale Open Streets project is to be funded through the new Ngā Tiriti Ngangahau - The Vibrant Streets Programme.

Environment 25 Feb 2022

A little love goes a long way to get rid of those weeds

Piha resident Dr Jill Poulston is systematically weeding in the bush near her home, supported by family, friends and a Love Your Neighbourhood grant from Waitākere Ranges Local Board. 

Walkways 24 Feb 2022

Plan to improve local paths in Whau

A plan to improve the network of local paths in parks to better connect communities in Whau has been agreed to by Whau Local Board.

Events

25 Sep 2023 - 06 Oct 2023

School holiday programmes for kids aged 5-13 years

Enrol them in Auckland Council’s school holiday programme. Our programmes are inexpensive, safe,...

25 Sep 2023 - 06 Oct 2023

School Holidays in New Lynn Community Hub

Come along for school holiday fun.

23 Sep 2023 - 08 Oct 2023

Treasure Hunters School Holiday Programme at Blockhouse Bay Library

Have a read of the event text for a list of events happening at Blockhouse Bay Library these scho...

06 Jan 2023 - 29 Dec 2023

Te Reo Māori conversation group

A safe place for Te reo Māori speakers of different levels of fluency to try and increase their k...

30 Sep 2023

New Lynn Moon Festival Night Market

New Lynn Community Hub are celebrating Moon Festival this September.

30 Sep 2023

WE ARE WOVEN: Open Streets Avondale

“We Are Woven” is a free event for everyone to come together and celebrate the colourful cultures...

29 Apr 2023 - 25 Nov 2023

New Lynn Repair Café

Bring your broken or damaged items and local volunteers will fix them for you at no charge.

18 Mar 2023 - 22 Jun 2024

Repair Café

Our volunteer repairers are ready to help repair your items.