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Community news 3 Mar 2026

Annual Plan: be part of the decision-making

If you live in East Auckland and are planning to have your say on the Annual Plan 2026/2027, you might be wondering what the proposed changes mean for where you live.

Community news 3 Mar 2026

South Auckland, let’s hear it

Auckland Council’s proposed Annual Plan 2026/2027 is now open for consultation, and the Māngere-Ōtāhuhu and Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Boards are committed to making sure South Auckland communities have every opportunity to be heard.

Community news 3 Mar 2026

Waitākere residents: help us shape your neighbourhood

More investment in youth, waterways, or communities? Waitākere’s future is in your hands as Auckland Council’s proposed Annual Plan 2026/2027 opens for consultation.

Community news 3 Mar 2026

Whau-lympics: your ultimate sports fun day

This Saturday Olympic Park becomes a celebration, and everyone’s invited!

Have your say 2 Mar 2026

Albert-Eden-Puketapapa ward: have your say on the 2026/2027 Annual Plan

Help play a role in deciding the future of your local suburbs by getting involved in the 2026/2027 Annual Plan. 

Have your say 2 Mar 2026

Maungakiekie-Tāmaki ward: have your say on the 2026/2027 Annual Plan

Help play a role in deciding the future of your local suburbs by getting involved in the 2026/2027 Annual Plan. 

Community news 2 Mar 2026

Is the Annual Plan on track for Franklin?

Franklin residents are being asked to weigh in on the region’s Annual Plan for 2026/2027.

Community news 27 Feb 2026

A new chapter for Beachlands with community hub opening soon

Franklin Local Board has approved the approach and scope of works for the newly integrated library and community hub in Beachlands. 

Events

24 Feb 2026 - 22 Dec 2026

Playdate for the Senses

Bring in your tamariki to Botany Library for a fun, hands-on play session designed to engage all...

17 Feb 2026 - 15 Dec 2026

Coding Club

Join us each week, during term time, as we learn all about Scratch, Python and HTML.

10 Feb 2026 - 03 Jul 2026

Wriggle and Rhyme - Te Manawa

Wriggle and Rhyme sessions foster early literacy skills, promoting active movement and brain deve...

10 Feb 2026 - 01 Dec 2026

Lego Club - Glen Eden

Bring your construction skills and join in the LEGO building fun.

10 Feb 2026 - 01 Dec 2026

Textile Tuesday

Bring your own project, browse new craft books and learn from others along the way.

10 Feb 2026 - 08 Dec 2026

Pēpē at Waimāhia Clendon Library

Come along to Pēpē, a gentle and welcoming session filled with songs, movement, finger rhymes, an...

10 Feb 2026 - 08 Dec 2026

Rhymetime - Ōrewa

Join our Rhymetime sessions with waiata, bubbles, books and movement for pre-schoolers and their...

10 Feb 2026 - 08 Dec 2026

Think Outside the Box

Join us every Tuesday for Think Outside the Box a fun, hands-on after school drawing session.