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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

26 Sep 2026

Waiata workshop

Come celebrate Te Wiki o te Reo Māori with waiata!

26 Sep 2026

Walking the Clay Trail: New Lynn Ceramics

Join an experienced guide from Te Toi Uku Crown Lynn and Clay Museum to discover the public art,...

26 Sep 2026 - 27 Sep 2026

Natural wools challenge and exhibition 2026

Crafters from around Aotearoa are invited to create items for this challenge using hand spun wool...

26 Sep 2026 - 03 Oct 2026

The Vic Devonport - A history of film

Come along for a tour that highlights The Vic's heritage with a focus on film history.

26 Sep 2026 - 04 Oct 2026

Heritage tour and high tea at Pah Homestead

An opportunity for history buffs and architecture lovers to learn more about the fascinating stor...

26 Sep 2026 - 05 Oct 2026

Street food stories: A Desi heritage feast

Join owner and founder VIhangi for a live cooking demonstration featuring iconic dishes like Vada...

26 Sep 2026 - 09 Oct 2026

Journey beyond: School holiday programme

Journey beyond at Onehunga Library with a packed programme of music, creativity, culture, storyte...

26 Sep 2026 - 09 Oct 2026

School Holidays - Epsom

Come along to Epsom Library for fun school holiday activities this spring!