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Environment 29 Apr 2022

A helping hand for Rodney waterways

A Rodney Local Board fund has allocated $232,000 to 23 projects helping clean up local rivers and harbours.

Community 14 Apr 2022

New facilities on the way for Wellsford and Omaha

Work is underway on Wellsford’s brand-new toilet facility located in the heart of the town ideally situated for locals or visitors travelling north. While at Omaha Beach, a new toilet and changing facility will replace the toilets underneath the s...

Waste 15 Mar 2022

Annual Budget consultation - waste services in Rodney

Auckland Council is proposing a regionwide rates-funded rubbish collection service, which could introduce a council rubbish collection in Rodney in the financial year 2024/2025.

Environment 14 Mar 2022

Going pest free in Rodney West

Going predator free in the Kaipara has been given a boost following a Rodney Local Board decision to appoint a Rodney West co-ordinator last year.

Plans / Projects 14 Mar 2022

New Warkworth Transport Hub taking shape

Construction of a new park and ride in Warkworth is leaping ahead with the installation of a long line of piles for the interior walkway and a clear outline of the area visible by emerging kerb and channel works.

Have your say 4 Mar 2022

Annual Budget 2022: What’s the focus for Rodney?

With consultation now open on Auckland Council’s Annual Budget, Rodney residents are being asked to give their feedback on maintaining rates increases at 3.5 per cent a year, and on proposals such as climate action and waste collection.

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.

Events

23 Dec 2024 - 24 Jan 2025

Raumati Reads at Warkworth Library

Come along to Warkworth Library for free, fun summer holiday activities.

08 Jan 2024 - 30 Dec 2024

Storytime at Kumeu

Stories, rhymes and songs plus a craft activity.

30 Dec 2024 - 02 Jan 2025

AUM New Year's Festival 2024

Enjoy the sun, a huge campground with lots of space, a market village with food vendors and more.

19 Dec 2024 - 23 Jan 2025

Raumati Reads: summer reading fun at Ōrewa Library

Raumati Reads is Auckland Council Libraries' Summer Reading Programme for primary school aged chi...

12 Jan 2025

Music in Parks Snells Beach

Head north of the city to enjoy a day of free music in a beautiful Auckland beach setting.

15 Dec 2024 - 26 Jan 2025

Circus in Parks

Come play and learn circus skills like juggling, hula hoop, acrobatics, ribbons, and spinning pla...

17 Jan 2025 - 25 Jan 2025

Composting workshops

Come and discover how easy it is to turn your waste into fertiliser!!

01 Jan 2024 - 18 Dec 2025

Kumeu Book Club

Join our book club to open up a world of discovery.