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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.

Youth / Rangatahi 21 Apr 2022

Youth Space set for Botany opening

Designed by and for young people, Youth Space opens in the Botany Town Centre.

Community 20 Apr 2022

Local projects a highlight of Puketāpapa Community Forum

Key local projects and how they benefit the community were the main talking points at Puketāpapa Local Board’s Community Forum for April.

Community 14 Apr 2022

Community at the heart of Albany Hub

Pokapū ā-Hapori o Ōkahukura / Albany Community Hub is finally in community hands and is being managed by Harbour Sport.

Environment 14 Apr 2022

Update on Ōrewa’s coastal defences

Each area of the Ōrewa coastline faces its own challenges and the council’s response to managing these challenges will be tailored to suit.

Community 14 Apr 2022

New facilities on the way for Wellsford and Omaha

Work is underway on Wellsford’s brand-new toilet facility located in the heart of the town ideally situated for locals or visitors travelling north. While at Omaha Beach, a new toilet and changing facility will replace the toilets underneath the s...

Community 13 Apr 2022

Manurewa CCTV network to be expanded

Manurewa's CCTV network is to be expanded to cover a wider area of the town and its streets and carparks.

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.

Events

20 Sep 2026

Te Wiki o te Reo Māori: Kapu tī and Kōrero

Practice speaking Te Reo Māori with other learners over some light kai and refreshments in our we...

20 Sep 2026

Wānanga Raranga for adults

Learn some simple weaving techniques and create your own woven bracelet or flower to take home.

20 Sep 2026 - 20 Dec 2026

Maungawhau Market

A vibrant new Sunday destination where great food, local produce, creativity and community come t...

15 Mar 2026 - 20 Dec 2026

The Village Market - Helensville

A lively and family friendly market that offers a variety of stalls, live music plus delicious fo...

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,...

22 Sep 2026

Uku to pepeha for pakeke

Get your hands dirty and create something that's uniquely you.

22 Sep 2026 - 18 Oct 2026

Cabaret

Enjoy one of the most iconic musicals of all time with a dazzling cast of New Zealand’s finest mu...

07 Jul 2026 - 17 Dec 2026

Guided Community Ranger Walks

Every walk is different and that sense of surprise is part of the magic.