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Community 3 May 2019

What’s on out west this weekend?

Looking for something to do out west this weekend? We’ve got you covered!

Community 17 Apr 2019

Glenavon hub at the heart of the community

Glenavon Community Hub is supporting its community with events, workshops, activities and more.

12 Apr 2019

PopUp Business School helps get your ideas off the ground

West Auckland and Puketāpapa locals with great business ideas can now get practical tips and real-world mentoring from the PopUp Business School Aotearoa.

Plans / Projects 29 Mar 2019

Avondale Town Centre in line for $1.9million footpath and streetscape upgrade

Avondale is in line for another boost following the approval of funding to improve the footpath on Great North Road.

Have your say 25 Mar 2019

Time to have your say on the new Avondale Library and Community Centre

Avondale residents are being urged to have their say on the new $21 million multipurpose community facility.

Housing 25 Mar 2019

Healthy Rentals helps families stay well through winter

Rentals in Māngere-Ōtāhuhu, Puketāpapa and Whau Local Board areas can get a free health check ahead of winter.

Environment 22 Mar 2019

Emerging contaminants research starts on World Water Day

Auckland Council is contributing to national research surrounding water pollution in New Zealand.

Community 11 Mar 2019

Locals celebrate food, family, and more

The Kitchen—a series of free events in Albert-Eden and the Whau areas—brings communities and writers together.

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.