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.
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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
● Red Alert · November 2026
General Election
Governance · Vote · National scale
Vote
High Impact
National
The 2026 General Election is CCAN's single most important advocacy moment this year. Elections determine who makes climate policy — and for how long. We're encouraging every organisation in the network to mobilise their communities to enrol, engage with candidates, and vote.
When · 8 November 2026
Action · Vote + encourage others
Scale · National
● Orange Level
Key Engagements
6+ actions throughout the year
June – July 2026
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 Local Board Area)
August 2026
Forest & Bird Election Hui
Election · Advocacy training + mobilisation
Build capability
Regional
A focused hui bringing together community members ahead of the election for advocacy training and mobilisation planning. Forest & Bird will look at how to engage candidates effectively, how to get your community election-ready, and how Forest & Bird is coordinating its election response.
When · August 2026 (date TBC)
Action · Attend + apply skills
Scale · Regional
September 2026
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 2026
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 encouraging submissions from the network.
When · November – December 2026
Action · Written submission
Scale · Regional (Auckland)
March 2027
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
22 April 2026
Campaign for Climate 1: Your Stories, Our Message
Climate · Facilitated workshop
Build capability
Regional
A facilitated workshop where we gathered stories and insights from network members about the structural barriers to executing climate mahi in the region — stories we'll use to inform our advocacy content targeting decision-makers.
When · 22 April 2026
Format · In-person + online
Scale · Regional
29 July 2026
Campaign for Climate 2: National Elections
Climate · Mobilising the network for impact
Build capability
Regional
Focused on mobilising the network for impact leading up to the 2026 National Elections. Details and focus to be confirmed — watch this space.
When · 29 July 2026
Format · In-person + online
Scale · Regional
October 2026
Campaign for Climate 3
Climate · Focus TBC
Build capability
Regional
Our third network hui of the year. Focus and details to be confirmed — watch this space.
When · October 2026 (date TBC)
Format · In-person + online
Scale · Regional