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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.

Transport 6 Sep 2024

Targeted rate funds Rodney transport projects

Rodney’s footpath network, public transport and unsealed roads are making steady progress with almost $32 million invested from the Rodney Local Board Transport Targeted Rate.

Dogs 5 Sep 2024

Dog rule change protects shorebirds at Snells Beach

With Snells Beach a hotspot for threatened and at-risk shorebirds, a temporary dog rule change will protect them.

Events

05 Feb 2025 - 03 Dec 2025

Whangaparāoa Library Book Club

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

03 Jul 2025

School holiday storytime

School holiday storytime with author Hydie Bale-Hands reading her book "Andy & the little rimu tr...

03 Jul 2025 - 25 Sep 2025

Tomarata Mobile Library Community Stop

At the mobile library you can borrow and return books, or just chill out and read.

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 Jul 2025 - 18 Sep 2025

Port Albert Mobile Library Community Stop

At the mobile library you can borrow and return books, or just chill out and read.

11 Jul 2025

Soft toy sleepover

Bring a toy along to spend the night at Helensville Library.

16 Mar 2025 - 18 Jan 2026

The village market Helensville Showgrounds

A lively and family friendly market that offers a variety of stalls, live music, free face painti...

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...