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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.

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 surf lifesaving clubhouse.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Explore Ātiu Creek Regional Park this summer
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.

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

Earth Beat Festival 2023
Earth Beat Festival is the place where you play, learn, revitalise make new connections and return to the world grounded and inspired!

March Composting Workshops - Free
This free workshop offers an introduction to composting with bokashi bins, worm farms and cold composting bins.

Raumati Fun Tamariki Play
A great opportunity to grab a coffee and enjoy our beautiful local parks

At the Back of the Fridge, & Shopping with a List - Love Food Hate Waste
Learn creative new ideas to use up those forgotten ingredients hiding at the back of your fridge, with hints on how to create delicious and nutritious dishes from common leftovers.

Ranger guided walk - Free
Learn about the unique flora and fauna that call the forest and waterways home and important environmental issues that we face today in the reserve.

Book Chat - Kumeū
Join a lively discussion of what we have all been reading.

DIY Reusable Bag - Mahurangi East Library
Make a reusable fabric bag from a light coloured T-Shirt.

Slippery Skinks & Geckos Talk
Learn about conservation of these critters & how to build a predator-resistant lizard home with the team from Auckland Zoo