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Your chance to influence Papakura’s future plans
The bones of a plan have been drafted to prioritise Papakura’s growing needs for the next three years, but now it needs community voices to tell us what’s really important to you.
Help guide Franklin’s future direction
A three-year plan has been drafted for Franklin but it’s only as good as the people who help shape it.Share your feedback from 23 June – 23 July 2026 at AKHaveYourSay. It’s your area so it needs your voice.
Shaped by you: improving Ōtara-Papatoetoe together
The Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board Plan 2026 will help shape what comes next for the area over the next three years.
Building better places and spaces in Māngere-Ōtāhuhu
Māngere-Ōtāhuhu, the ball is in your court! Tell us what matters most to you and help shape local investment and delivery for the next three years. Have your say by 23 July.
Even superheroes need great community spaces – and it all starts with you
5 ways Howick Local Board brings plans to life.
Big ideas take shape with local funding across Upper Harbour
Backing community ideas that bring Upper Harbour to life.
Puketāpapa Local Board funding change sets up investment in community assets
Long-term community assets and future capital investments in Puketāpapa will receive $1.6M, as part of a shift from operational spending to capital investment for the local board's 2026/2027 planning.
Landing on the right park: next lot of land exchanges confirmed
Future park improvements are locked in for Maungakiekie-Tamaki, with the confirmation of land exchanges for Maybury Reserve (eastern end), Taurica Reserve and Torino Reserve.
Events
Celestial Matariki Market
Come along with whānau, support local makers and be in to win treats throughout the day.
Clay workshop: Build your dream art school
Join us for a drop-in clay workshop and build a model of an imagined school designed around creat...
Come Together - Radiohead
The intricate soundscapes and emotional weight of Radiohead's album 'OK Computer' will be brought...
Kai, culture and connection
Join us as we celebrate Matariki through shared stories, connection and kai.
Light Trail activity - Card making and remembrance tree
Celebrate Matariki at the Glen Innes Light Trail with a special all-ages activity honouring conne...
Matariki planting - Whau Awa
Put on your gumboots and let's turn this area into a thriving stream habitat.