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Recovery budget delivers for Rodney
Rodney will benefit from Auckland Council’s record capital investment over the next 10 years focussed on keeping the city running and continuing to build for the future.

New Warkworth Community Transport Hub underway
Auckland Transport has begun construction of the new Warkworth Community Transport Hub, led and funded by Rodney Local Board through the Rodney Transport Targeted Rate.
Consent granted for Dome Valley landfill
A panel of independent commissioners has today released its decision to grant resource consent for a landfill in Auckland’s Dome Valley.

Success for Rodney trial bus services
Two Rodney Local Board trial bus services are meeting patronage targets, so this week Auckland Transport has confirmed that it will fund these from May next year.

Expansive new recreation space for Kaipātiki Reserve, Parakai
The restoration of Kaipātiki Reserve (formerly Parakai Recreation Reserve) is taking another step forward with plans to create an expansive new play space and community recreation area.

Green light for play in Riverhead
Concept plans for Deacon Point, Riverhead Point Drive and Riverhead War Memorial Park have been adopted by Rodney Local Board.

Warkworth wharf restoration starts mid-April
Work will start soon to restore a much-loved wharf on Warkworth’s Mahurangi River.

Tsunami siren test on Sunday 4 April
Auckland Emergency Management will be testing the tsunami siren network around midday, Sunday 4 April in Rodney the Waitākere Ranges and Hibiscus and Bays areas.
Events

Kaukapakapa Village Market
A great morning out with live music, kids' activities, fresh local produce, plants, handmade crafts and much more.

Matariki Festival 2022
An exciting line-up of more than 80 events region-wide.

Maria Owens – Light and Dark
An exhibition by Maria Philipsen Owens at Kumeu Arts.

Wenderholm Regional Park Planting Day
Complete your first Matariki public holiday weekend by attending the first public Wenderholm Planting Day for some years.

Gently Loved Markets Just Kids
A range of stalls selling preloved baby and kids' clothes, toys, accessories, nursery items and more.

Can You Candidate? You Can. Zoom in with Elections Experts
Online information sessions for anyone interested in becoming a candidate in the Auckland Council local elections 2022.

Elemental AKL 2022
Elemental AKL returns this July with a sensational season of curated experiences.

We Read Auckland | Ka Pānui Tātau i Tāmaki Makaurau
An exciting free programme of live and online events celebrating Auckland’s readers and writers and the stories that bring us together.