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Environment news 9 Aug 2022

Waterways Protection Fund extended

Aotea / Great Barrier, Papakura, Franklin and Rodney, are all now part of the Regional Waterways Protection Fund.

Plans / Projects 1 Jul 2022

Local board agreement delivers for Rodney residents

Town centre and community facilities improvements feature strongly in the Rodney Local Board agreement for the financial year 2022-23.

Plans / Projects 30 Jun 2022

Warkworth Community Transport Hub now complete

The Rodney Local Board celebrated the successful completion of the Warkworth Community Transport Hub which will open fully for business later this year.

Environment 20 May 2022

Tool boosts efforts to improve water quality

With $452 million of targeted rates earmarked over 10 years to improve water quality, Auckland Council is making sure it invests in the right solutions.

Environment 17 May 2022

Next steps for kauri tracks in Rodney

Track upgrades, hygiene stations and fences are helping in Rodney’s battle against kauri dieback.

Environment 29 Apr 2022

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.

Community 14 Apr 2022

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 s...

Waste 15 Mar 2022

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.

Events

28 Jun 2026 - 29 Nov 2026

Ōrewa Artisan Market

Come along and find New Zealand made and handmade quality artisanal products.

28 Sep 2026

Dino Play with Messy Rainbows

A fun, safe space, where sensory seekers can let their creativity run wild! 

30 Sep 2026

Empower Her Retreat

Join us for an unforgettable day specially designed to strengthen and build resilience and wellbe...

30 Sep 2026 - 07 Oct 2026

A Touch of Edmonds at Couldrey House

Come along to wander through the past and discover how a staple of Aotearoa New Zealand kitchens...

02 Oct 2026

Mahurangi Harbour 60 Years of Oyster Farming

Hear first-hand insights from long-time oyster farmers Dianne and Dave Morgan, and Jon Nicholson,...

02 Oct 2026

Picnic and play: Wild streets of play

A free day full of outdoor games and playful activities for all ages!

03 Oct 2026

Stories from the past

Come to Whangaparaoa Library and listen to the stories from the past.

04 Oct 2026

Tē Kete Kai o Kaipara

At this event, you'll learn about early fishing, cultivation and tikanga practices.