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1 Jul 2026

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.

1 Jul 2026

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.

Community 1 Jul 2026

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.

Community 1 Jul 2026

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.

Community 1 Jul 2026

Even superheroes need great community spaces – and it all starts with you

5 ways Howick Local Board brings plans to life.

30 Jun 2026

Big ideas take shape with local funding across Upper Harbour

Backing community ideas that bring Upper Harbour to life.

Community news 25 Jun 2026

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.

25 Jun 2026

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

21 Jul 2026

Chinese Tea and Topics: Navigating options and benefits for seniors

Join us for a free information session with a social worker and health promotion educator from Ag...

21 Jul 2026

Fabric basket workshop

Create your own Matariki themed fabric basket from upcycled and sustainable materials.

21 Jul 2026

Tea and Topics - Travel Adventures

Come share a laid back kōrero with Eunice about her travels to Jordan and Egypt.

21 Jul 2026

Textile Tuesday's Midwinter Fashion Show

Come and share your own delights or simply sit back and enjoy the parade with dazzling fabrics.

21 Jul 2026 - 25 Jul 2026

Sharp Teeth

Lara Fischel-Chisholm and Tom Sainsbury return with a bold, surreal and heart-thumpingly visual e...

21 Jul 2026 - 08 Sep 2026

Portrait Foundations

This course will introduce drawing methods taught by masters Frank Riley, Andrew Loomis and John...

21 Jul 2026 - 15 Sep 2026

Reading to Mango

Spend some quality time with our furry friend Mango as you read your favorite books to him.

21 Jul 2026 - 22 Sep 2026

Decoding zen art

Gain new perspectives on life and the artistic process.