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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

10 Sep 2026

Piringatahi: Around the world in 60 minutes

From Antarctica to Cuba and Egypt to Japan - join Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections’ staff...

11 Sep 2026

Texture and Tactility

This workshop encourages an intuitive approach to working with clay and its natural movement.

12 Sep 2026 - 13 Sep 2026

Make a teapot

Join this two-day teapot workshop! Make and fire up to two teapots.

13 Sep 2026

Artificial Intelligence information session

Join us for an introductory information session on AI with the New Settlers Family and Community...

03 May 2026 - 13 Sep 2026

Community Classics: At the Movies

Gather the whānau together for an uplifting afternoon of music for everyone.

15 Sep 2026 - 17 Sep 2026

Māori Language Week Storytime

30 minute themed sessions featuring stories, rhymes, singing and dancing.

16 Sep 2026

Te Wiki o te Reo Māori Kapa Haka performance

A special performance by Pukekohe Intermediate's Kapa Haka group to celebrate Te Wiki o te Reo Mā...

16 Sep 2026

Ukulele workshop

Learn two well-known songs while becoming familiar with the ukulele.