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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.

Community 13 Nov 2023

West boards welcome new kiwis at Hoani Waititi Marae

History was made as the first citizenship ceremony was held at Hoani Waititi Marae.

Community 8 Nov 2023

New basketball court a slam dunk for Whau

It’s time to hone your basketball skills and shoot some hoops at the newly opened Archibald Park basketball court in Kelston. 

Community 5 Oct 2023

Weaving magic on Avondale streets

Hail, rain, and wind didn’t dampen the spirits of the Whau community who came out to support the ‘We Are Woven’ event.

Community 29 Sep 2023

Funding decision secures future of Te Hono

The long-planned Te Hono / Avondale library and community hub has been reallocated $15 million to secure its future development.

Events

12 Apr 2026

Kono Weaving

Join Nat Rose Te Hei (Te Whānau ā Apanui, Ngāti Porou, Tainui, Tūwharetoa) in this fun beginners...

12 Apr 2026

Sowing the Seasons: Seeds to Blooms

Join us for a hands-on, seasonal workshop all about flowers you can start from seed in autumn.

15 Apr 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Wonderful world of tiger worms workshop for kids

A fun, hands-on worm farming workshop for kids and whānau.

18 Apr 2026

Oyster grow kit workshop

This workshop focuses on growing oyster mushrooms and does not teach edible mushroom identificati...

20 Apr 2026 - 21 Dec 2026

Hindi Book Club

Come together to read, share and discuss Hindi books of your choice, ranging from light fiction,...

09 Mar 2026 - 14 Dec 2026

Kangatraining West Auckland

Experience fun and safe postnatal fitness without the need for a babysitter! Our Kangatraining pr...

09 Feb 2026 - 07 Dec 2026

Rhymetime - New Lynn

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

02 Feb 2026 - 14 Dec 2026

Makerspace

Free, fun and educational afterschool program on Mondays for children aged 5+.