Whau Local Board, Local government board in Auckland, New Zealand

The Whau Local Board is one of the 21 local boards of Auckland Council and the only one overseen by the council's Whau Ward councillor. It is named after the Whau River estuary, an arm of the Waitematā Harbour that runs through the area. Its seven members are elected at large, and the board covers Avondale, Blockhouse Bay, Green Bay, Kelston, New Lynn, New Windsor and Rosebank, with New Lynn as the main retail centre.

The Whau Local Board was established in 2010 during a nationwide restructuring of Auckland's local government system. This reorganization created the board to bring decision-making closer to communities in the area.

The board's name comes from the Whau River estuary, an arm of the Waitematā Harbour that reaches into the area. Seven members are elected at large, and the board is the only one in Auckland overseen by the Whau Ward councillor. New Lynn serves as the main retail centre, while Kelston and Rosebank hold the industrial zones.

Board meetings take place in New Lynn and are generally open to the public. Residents and interested people can stay informed about local decisions and community matters by contacting the administration or accessing their published information.

The board takes its name from the Whau River, which flows through this part of the region. This area has become an important hub for civic engagement and community participation in western Auckland.