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Community 3 Feb 2025

New footbridge opens in Wellsford

A new footpath and pedestrian bridge enables residents to walk from Rodney Street to Centennial Park without having to cross busy State Highway 1.

14-24 year olds 31 Jan 2025

Te Hana playground is on the move

The playground at Te Hana Domain is set for a upgrade.

Elections 17 Jan 2025

Who’ll be in to win Auckland’s Elections 2025?

Now’s the time to start considering standing in Auckland’s 2025 elections. With summer holidays just around the corner, could a role in Auckland’s leadership be the new year resolution for you?

Civil Defence / Emergency Management 16 Dec 2024

Rodney has a new tool to prepare for emergencies

The Rodney community can use the Rodney Local Board Emergency Readiness and Response Plan for emergencies.

Council news 25 Nov 2024

Protecting Lake Tomarata for future generations

The ‘Let’s Protect Our Environment’ consultation, we are seeking your feedback on what the right balance is for biodiversity protection and recreation at Lake Tomarata.

Plans / Projects 25 Oct 2024

Mahurangi East Community Centre update

The community centre is undergoing extensive renovations and is set to reopen in February, thanks to a reallocation of funding from the local board.

Community 22 Oct 2024

Family fun at the Helensville War Memorial Hall reopening

Helensville War Memorial Hall has reopened after an extensive work programme and families are invited to the celebration.

Environment 20 Sep 2024

Grants available for Kaipara Moana fencing and planting projects

Hundreds of landowners and groups are working with Kaipara Moana Remediation to regenerate forest on erosion-prone land in the Kaipara Moana catchment.

Events

31 Jul 2025

One in three: Are you ready to beat NZ’s biggest killer?

Join Trent Lash from Heartbeats for a myth-busting, potentially life-saving talk on NZ’s silent h...

01 Jun 2025 - 03 Aug 2025

Rā Whakato / Planting day

Make a positive impact on the environment while enjoying the beauty of the outdoors.

01 Jan 2024 - 02 Dec 2025

Kumeu Book Chat

Join our friendly, informal book group to share your favourite reads and find great new titles.

05 Feb 2025 - 03 Dec 2025

Whangaparāoa Library Book Club

This erudite group of readers deconstructs and reviews new and classic novels.

05 Jun 2025 - 06 Nov 2025

Wellsford Genealogy Group

Join us at the Wellsford Genealogy Group meeting the first Thursday of each month, Februrary to N...

10 Aug 2025

Author Talk with Susanna Burton-Thompson

Join Susanna as she shares remarkable adventures as a global photographer, from shipwrecks to sna...

10 Aug 2025

Prediabetes to Prevention: Take control before and after the diagnosis

Learn how insulin resistance develops silently over time, the key blood tests to ask for, what sy...

14 Jul 2025 - 08 Dec 2025

Book Chat

You're invited to our informal monthly book chat to share your current reads, favourite books, or...