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Parks / Outdoors 15 Dec 2021

Explore Ātiu Creek Regional Park

With a third of Auckland’s regional parks located in Rodney, we are spoilt for choice when it comes to exploring the outdoors this summer.

Beaches 3 Dec 2021

Love Leigh - exploring Rodney's highlights

From secluded coves to exotic wildlife, Lisa Toi, long-time Rodney resident, offers her highlights package for Leigh.

Conservation 2 Dec 2021

Leigh’s little blue penguin project recognised

A finalist in Auckland's Mayoral Conservation Awards, the Warkworth Forest & Bird Little Penguin Project is the culmination of many years of collaboration with the Leigh community.

Parks / Outdoors 11 Nov 2021

New public park in store with addition to Te Ārai parkland

Around 154 hectares of coastal land has been vested to Auckland Council, part of a larger 180-hectare addition to the Te Ārai Regional Park.

Environment 1 Oct 2021

Apply now - Rodney Healthy Harbours Waterways Fund

Rodney Local Board's Healthy Harbours and Waterways Fund, open 4 October to 26 November, provides funds to improve water quality by fencing stock out of the area’s streams and harbours.

Beaches 10 Sep 2021

New vehicle management measures for Muriwai Beach

Auckland Council’s Parks, Arts, Community and Events Committee has approved the introduction of a range of measures to better manage and control motorised vehicles accessing Te Oneone Rangatira / Muriwai Beach.

Dogs 26 Aug 2021

Temporary dog rule helps protect Snells Beach wildlife

Temporary dog walking rules will help endangered shorebirds to breed and roost in safety at the northern end of Snells Beach.

Environment 28 Jul 2021

Local students explore Lake Tomarata

Tomarata students love nothing more than learning outdoors and they got the opportunity earlier this month when they explored the special character of Wellsford’s Lake Tomarata.