Whau Local Board

20/10/2026

Come and have a chat with our Councillor Sarah Paterson-Hamlin at her Councillor Community Clinic this Friday! ✨

🐚 This is a great opportunity to share your ideas, raise concerns, or talk about anything that matters to you in Auckland and the Whau community.

🕰️ Friday 23 October 2026, 4.30-5.30pm
📍Blockhouse Bay Library, 578 Blockhouse Bay Road

You can also reach out to Councillor Sarah Paterson-Hamlin to make an appointment:
✉️ [email protected]

Looking forward to seeing you there! 😊

14/10/2026

By supporting community initiatives like the planter boxes at Ambrico Neighbourhood Hub, we are helping locals grow a more resilient food future. 🥬🍅🍲
Local residents Karon and Jane share what they love about the garden—the friendships forged through planting, and the joy of growing, cooking and sharing kai. Because really, there’s nothing quite like it. ✨

12/10/2026

🌱 Got an idea that could help your community, tackle climate challenges, and cut emissions? Auckland Council wants to hear about it!

Applications for reducing our climate impact open today, as part of the next round of the Te Ara Urutau Climate and Emergency Ready Fund.

This funding round makes $380,000 available to support community-led projects focused on reducing Auckland’s climate impact. 🌏

Find out more and apply now 👇 https://aucklandclimateaction.nz/what-were-doing/grants-for-community-led-climate-action/te-ara-urutau/

05/10/2026

Let’s get riding this biketober! 🚲💪💚

04/10/2026

🚦 What Auckland's transport changes mean for you?

From 1 October 2026, Auckland Council is taking responsibility for most transport functions. While much will stay the same, you may notice a few changes:

📱 AT Park becomes AC Parking
If you use the AT Park app, you’ll be prompted to update it to AC Parking. Your existing account, parking payments and infringement services will continue as usual.

🛠️ Reporting local issues
Auckland Council will now manage reports about things like potholes, damaged footpaths, broken streetlights and bus shelters.

You can continue to report these through Council’s Report It service.

💬 Having your say on transport changes
If changes are proposed in your neighbourhood – such as new pedestrian crossings, parking changes, speed limits, bus lanes or intersection upgrades – Auckland Council will now lead public engagement.

Local boards will also have a bigger role in some neighbourhood-level transport decisions (local and collector roads).

👉 Find out more about what’s changing and what it means for you: https://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2026/09/road-ahead/

01/10/2026

🌙 Mark your calendars! The Whau Moon Festival 2026 is ON next Friday!

Come celebrate an evening of culture, performances, food, markets and family fun with whānau and friends.

Psst! The mooncakes are too delicious to miss out on!

📅 Friday, 9 October 2026
⏰ 5PM–10PM
📍 36 Portage Road, New Lynn

The event is proudly funded by your local board! 🧡

28/09/2026

Auckland Council is reviewing its community grants policy to ensure funding continues to make a difference for communities and provides good value for money.

Around $25 million is distributed each year through regional and local grants, supporting community groups, events, arts, sports, environmental projects and more.

Community groups, grant recipients and those who have missed out are encouraged to share their experiences and ideas. Your feedback will help shape how community grants are delivered in the future.

Auckland Council is taking a fresh look at how it distributes grants to make sure funding continues to make a difference to Auckland’s communities while delivering value for money.  

27/09/2026

😎 School’s out… and the senior shenanigans are about to begin!

Come along to Green Bay Community House these school holidays, and check out a fun new series of free workshops, events and outings for our 65+ community.

First up, get creative and turn pieces of upcycled wood into your own unique artwork! 🎨

Proudly funded by your local board. ✨

23/09/2026

⏰ Daylight saving is coming - which means it's time to talk!

Before you reset the clock this weekend, take a minute to think: would I know what to do if...

🌊 a tsunami warning came through?
🌡️ a wave of extreme heat swept the region?
⛈️ a severe storm meant you had to leave home in a hurry?

It's not just about knowing the hazards - would your whānau know what to do? What about if you were at work? And who'd look after the family cat?

A plan might feel small now, but in an emergency, it can make all the difference for you and your household.

This daylight saving weekend, make time to talk emergencies.
👉 aem.govt.nz/make-a-plan

⏰ Daylight saving is coming - which means it's time to talk.

Before you reset the clock this weekend, take a minute to think: would I know what to do if...

🌊 a tsunami warning came through?
🌡️ a wave of extreme heat swept the region?
⛈️ a severe storm meant you had to leave home in a hurry?

✅ This week we'll be unpacking each of these hazards, what they could look like for us, and the simple things you can do to be ready.

Because it's not just about knowing the hazards - would your whānau know what to do? What about if you were at work? And who'd look after the family cat?

A plan might feel small now, but in an emergency, it can make all the difference for you and your household.

This daylight saving weekend, make time to talk emergencies.

👉 aem.govt.nz/make-a-plan