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Council news 2 Jul 2026

Swiss technology trial offers smarter way to reduce waste and protect Auckland’s harbours

Innovative Swiss technology being trialled on Auckland’s North Shore could help reduce thousands of tonnes of sediment waste from going to landfill, while supporting healthier streams, estuaries and harbours.

1 Jul 2026

Share your views on Manurewa’s future

What are your priorities for Manurewa? Whether it is keeping community houses, accessing rugby fields or local leadership – just posting it on Facebook won’t make much of a difference.

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.

Events

02 Jul 2026 - 12 Jul 2026

Matariki Herenga Waka - A Gathering of Many Voices

This exhibition positions The Poi Room as a contemporary herenga waka: a place where Māori artist...

01 Jul 2026 - 19 Jul 2026

He Tumu Mātāwaka

An exploration of the social and cultural footprint of urban Māori in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland.

29 Jun 2026 - 24 Jul 2026

Toi ki Te Pāka 2026

This kaupapa is designed to elevate the mana of tauira and the mana of the iwi.

27 Pipi 2026 - 16 Hōngo 2026

Raranga Exhibition

Lake House Arts will present Hei Āpōpō (‘see you tomorrow’) as the flagship exhibition of our Mat...

27 Pipi 2026 - 18 Hōngo 2026

Tūhono

These installations will reflect the unique identity, creativity and presence of Ngāti Whātua Ōrā...

27 Jun 2026 - 26 Jul 2026

New Beginnings: Matariki Art and Photography Competition

Calling all young creatives in Tāmaki Makaurau!

26 Jun 2026 - 23 Jul 2026

He Taonga Ānō te Hau

Each fine art digital print is composed from taonga of personal significance, printed on archival...

25 Jun 2026 - 23 Jul 2026

Haerenga

Haerenga by noa hāmana (Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Kura, Ngāti Toa) explores Māori migration and its continua...