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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

22 Mar 2024 - 28 Jun 2024

Te Reo Conversation Group

A relaxed Te Reo conversation group, come along and practice speaking with other learners over a...

15 Mar 2024 - 20 Dec 2024

Blockhouse Bay Library Book Club

Come along and join our lively discussions about what you've been reading, and find new books fro...

04 May 2024 - 18 May 2024

NZ Music Month - Instrumental Excerpts

Come along to celebrate NZ Music Month 2024 and support your local musicians!

04 May 2024 - 22 Jun 2024

Kids Learn to Ride

Learning to ride a bike is one of those big childhood milestones and being part of that experienc...

04 May 2024 - 30 Jun 2024

Bronze Bike Skills

Learn how to balance on a bike and pedal independently, some basic bike handling skills and heaps...

18 Mar 2023 - 22 Jun 2024

Repair Café

Our volunteer repairers are ready to help repair your items.

28 Apr 2024 - 29 May 2024

The Big Bike Film Night 2024

The Big Bike Film Night is on a mission- bringing the best cycling short films from around the wo...

12 Mar 2024 - 10 Dec 2024

Homework Club

Homework Club for high school students who speak a language other than English at home.