Advocacy Calendar

Every opportunity to make your voice count — from a single action this month, to the moments that shape climate policy for years to come.

CCAN Advocacy Calendar 2026
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9
Red Alert
1 priority action for the year
1
Orange Level
6+ key engagements
5
CCAN Hui
Ongoing network touchpoints
3
● Red Alert Priority Action 1 flagship engagement for the year
● Orange Level Key Engagements 6+ actions throughout the year
June – July
Local Board Plans Consultation
Local priorities · Auckland Council
Make a submission Local
Auckland's local boards set three-year plans covering local priorities including environment, parks, and community. This is a direct opportunity to influence how your local board invests in climate-related work. Submissions are open to any individual or organisation.
When · June – July 2026
Action · Written or verbal submission
Scale · Local (Auckland)
August
F&B Election Hui
Election · Advocacy training + mobilisation
Build capability Regional
A focused hui bringing together network members ahead of the election for advocacy training and mobilisation planning. We'll look at how to engage candidates effectively, how to get your community election-ready, and how CCAN is coordinating its election response.
When · August 2026 (date TBC)
Action · Attend + apply skills
Scale · Regional
September
March for Nature
Environmental Policy · National march
Public pressure National
A national public march calling for stronger environmental protections. CCAN is encouraging network members and their communities to participate and show the breadth of public support for climate and nature action ahead of the election.
When · September 2026
Action · March + amplify
Scale · National
Nov – Dec
Long Term Plan 2027–37 Consultation
Auckland Council · Long-term spending priorities
Make a submission Regional
Auckland Council's Long Term Plan sets out how the city will spend its money over 10 years. This is one of the most significant opportunities to influence Auckland's climate investment — from transport to infrastructure to community funding. CCAN will be coordinating a network submission.
When · November – December 2026
Action · Written submission
Scale · Regional (Auckland)
March
Annual Plan Consultation Opens
Council spending · New consultation cycle
Make a submission Regional
Each year Auckland Council consults on its Annual Plan — how it will allocate budget for the coming year. CCAN uses this as an opportunity to advocate for climate-positive spending and encourage network members to make their voices heard.
When · March 2027
Action · Written or verbal submission
Scale · Regional (Auckland)
● CCAN Hui Network Hui Ongoing touchpoints throughout the year
April
CCAN Hui
Climate · Skills, connection, and shared action
Build capability Regional
Our regular network hui brings together member organisations to share skills, hear from advocates and decision-makers, and coordinate action. Each hui has a focus theme and includes space for open network conversation. All member organisations are welcome.
When · April 2026 (date TBC)
Format · In-person + online
Scale · Regional
July
CCAN Hui
Climate · Skills, connection, and shared action
Build capability Regional
Our regular network hui brings together member organisations to share skills, hear from advocates and decision-makers, and coordinate action. Each hui has a focus theme and includes space for open network conversation. All member organisations are welcome.
When · July 2026 (date TBC)
Format · In-person + online
Scale · Regional
October
CCAN Hui
Climate · Skills, connection, and shared action
Build capability Regional
Our regular network hui brings together member organisations to share skills, hear from advocates and decision-makers, and coordinate action. Each hui has a focus theme and includes space for open network conversation. All member organisations are welcome.
When · October 2026 (date TBC)
Format · In-person + online
Scale · Regional