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How we represent you in Rodney: Time to have your say
Rodney residents urged to give feedback on some proposed, but significant local changes in the council's representation review.
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Local board agreement delivers for Rodney
Rodney’s parks, libraries, arts centres, rural halls and community centres will benefit from a total investment of $15.2 million.
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Forum welcomes Manukau Harbour stand
Auckland Council's move to put in place a strategy for improving outcomes for the Manukau Harbour have been welcomed by the Manukau Harbour Forum.
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Get ready to hunt for treasure at Shelly Beach’s revamped playgrounds
The Shelly Beach playgrounds have reopened after a major upgrade and soon families will be able to hunt for treasure there.
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Green light for Muriwai Village Green concept plan
The Muriwai Village Green upgrade has got the green light from locals and the local board.
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Less waste and more resources for DIYers
Warkworth’s Community Recycling Centre opens.
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Rodney community planting days coming soon
Winter is just around the corner and with it comes a plea for locals to help plant thousands of native plants in parks across the Rodney Local Board area.
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Upgraded courts set record enrolments for Riverhead Tennis
Upgrading public courts has helped Riverhead Tennis Club set a record for junior enrolments.
Events
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Wriggle and Rhyme
Wriggle and Rhyme is a programme that promotes active movement and brain development for babies a...
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Kids Time at Helensville Library
Under-6s and their grown ups are invited to join the Helensville Library team for stories, songs,...
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Whangaparāoa Library's Minecraft Club
Join in the fun with Minecraft themed non-digital activities.
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LEGO Builders Club
Come along to the library and join in the fun at LEGO club.
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Crafternoon: Adults
Bring along your small, and portable, craft project - and chat to other crafters.
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Crafternoon: Children
Children and their grown-ups are invited to spend an hour with library staff, learning new skills...
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Whangaparāoa Library's Wriggle & Rhyme
Wriggle and Rhyme is a programme that promotes active movement and brain development for babies a...
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Rhymetime - Warkworth Library
Join our Rhymetime sessions with songs, movement and finger rhymes for preschoolers and their car...