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11 Jul 2019

Whau Local Board member resigns

Whau Local Board member Duncan Macdonald has resigned as a member of the board with immediate effect.

Plans / Projects 10 Jul 2019

Funding for Whau environmental projects announced

Fourteen environmental projects in the Whau have received a boost following the allocation of $243,960 in funding for the 2019/20 financial year.

Environment 4 Jul 2019

Auckland Mayor thrilled at Te Auaunga transformation

Auckland Mayor Phil Goff says it’s fantastic the Te Auaunga/Oakley Creek restoration has been delivered.

3 Jul 2019

Code of conduct complaint findings endorsed by Whau Local Board

Whau Local Board has officially censured member Duncan Macdonald for two breaches of the Auckland Council Code of Conduct at its business meeting today.

Plans / Projects 28 Jun 2019

Avondale regeneration will unlock area's potential

Panuku Development Auckland's ‘Unlock Avondale’ programme will see the area regenerated over the next 15 years.

Community 17 Jun 2019

Pacific wardens on the way for Whau

Whau Local Board and Avondale Police are welcoming the launch of a new initiative that will provide a safe and reassuring presence in the Whau area.

Community 23 May 2019

New community space on the way for Avondale

Community groups in Avondale have been given a boost following the news that a building and two garage spaces are set to be leased for community use.

Theatre / Performance 16 May 2019

Youth Week brings music, dance, film and sport to west Auckland

Celebrate Youth Week 2019 in west Auckland with 12 events happening in the Henderson-Massey and Waitakere Ranges Local Board areas.

Events

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,...

16 Jun 2026 - 02 Dec 2026

BrainCharge - Central

Discover a location near you and join us for a warm, welcoming wellbeing experience - we’d love t...

02 May 2026 - 25 Jul 2026

Team Up 2 Clean Up

Help clean up your community as part of Earth Action Trust's anti-litter campaign.

25 Jun 2026

Te Kapowai / Dragonfly workshop

Join us to make a beautiful beaded dragonfly and learn the special meaning behind them.

02 Jul 2026

Kete harakeke weaving workshop

Celebrate Matariki and explore te ao Māori through a hands-on harakeke weaving session.

04 Jul 2026

Matariki planting - Waitahurangi Awa

Come along for a community planting along the Waitahurangi Awa at Te Kōtuitanga (Olympic Park), N...

05 Jul 2026

Make a Matariki star

Come together this Matariki to weave your own harakeke (flax) star and celebrate the season with...

18 Jul 2026

Matariki planting - Whau Awa

Put on your gumboots and let's turn this area into a thriving stream habitat.