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Environment 3 Oct 2019

Volunteers give penguins a helping hand

The efforts of community volunteers mean penguins now have a safe place to nest when they come ashore at Leigh.

Environment 21 Aug 2019

Rodney Healthy Harbours and Waterways Fund applications open

Funding applications are now open for landowners and community groups keen to improve Rodney's water quality.

Plans / Projects 5 Aug 2019

Silverdale West Dairy Flat structure plan explores infrastructure options

Auckland Council is delaying the finalisation of the Silverdale West Dairy Flat Industrial Area Structure Plan while it investigates prospects for the earlier provision of infrastructure and its funding.

Plans / Projects 26 Jun 2019

Rodney West Local Paths Plan takes a step forward

The Rodney Local Board has adopted the Rodney West Local Paths (Greenways) Plan.

Community 30 May 2019

Kaukapakapa Playground coming soon

Kaukapakapa residents get together to build a playground.

Waste 21 May 2019

New waste and resource recovery services support community to rethink waste

New transitional waste and resource recovery services are launching in Warkworth and Wellsford from 1 July 2019, focused on diverting waste from landfill.

Environment 1 May 2019

E-boat enables fish survey at Lake Tomarata

Researchers from University of Waikato and NIWA have been sampling Lake Tomarata using an electric fishing boat.

Plans / Projects 24 Apr 2019

Plans backed to revive Rodney town centres

Backing projects that improve the look and feel of an area is important to Rodney communities and the Rodney Local Board.

Events

02 May 2026 - 26 Dec 2026

LEGO and DUPLO Club

Join the Helensville Library team for weekly challenges and creations.

24 May 2026

Community planting day: Te Whau Wetland

Be part of the first stage of this community restoration project by helping to plant 500 native s...

24 May 2026

Poetry reading / Book launch

Local author Art Nahill celebrates the release of his fifth book of poems, Circumstance and Seren...

24 May 2026 - 28 Jun 2026

Regional park planting days - North

A fun and rewarding morning out in our northern regional parks helping plant trees.

24 May 2026 - 26 Jul 2026

Planting to protect Matakana River banks

Make a difference on a stunning stretch of the Matakana River. 

16 Feb 2025 - 23 Dec 2029

Dementia friendly Sunday

Come for a cuppa and a chat in a safe friendly space.

02 Feb 2026 - 17 Dec 2029

Community singing

Join us to sing songs you know and love in a friendly, supportive setting.

28 Apr 2026 - 30 Jun 2026

Reading to Mango

Spend some quality time with our furry friend Mango as you read your favorite books to him.