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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. 

Events

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!

30 Jan 2025 - 17 Dec 2025

Rhyme time with stories

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

05 Dec 2024 - 13 Feb 2025

Book Chat

Have a cuppa and a chat with other readers at our cosy library.

07 Feb 2025 - 12 Dec 2025

Avondale Chess Club

Join us every Friday after school for a fun and friendly chess session.

16 Feb 2025

The free family fun day mash up event

This is a free multi genre family event which aims to celebrate difference and diversity within f...

21 Feb 2025

Titirangi Golf Club Weeding Bee

Come along to save the Waitahurangi Awa from pest plants, and to help this stream that flows thro...

29 Mar 2025

Ask a Mycologist: Mushroom foraging and ID

Learn how to safely and effectively identify fungi found in the wild with ideas for growing edibl...

29 Mar 2025

Food Forest Dynamics: A syntropic approach

Learn the basic principles behind syntropy and get practical guidance on how to plant your food f...