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Whangaparaoa School – Leading the WayIf you’re out and about around Whangaparaoa School – it’s quite likely you’ll hear the pitter patter of tiny feet on your travels. Whangaparaoa Primary School has the honour of having more walking school buses than any other school in NZ.

Manly Development Decision AnnouncedThe Rodney District Council’s regulatory committee has today decided not to continue court action against a proposed residential and office development in Manly Village.

Will futuristic X-Bin Campaign help clean up litter?Rodney District Council is working with Orewa College to trial an exciting new approach to keeping Rodney's colleges litter-free.

Leisure Centre Open DayThe Leisure Centre, Whangaparaoa, is staging its Annual Open Day on Sunday 30 August from 10am - 3pm.

Announcement Sends Rodney ReelingRodney District is reeling after today’s announcement by the government that the district’s showcase roading project, Penlink, is unlikely to receive government funding in the current financial year.

Northern Animal ShelterThe new Northern Animal Shelter in Silverdale was officially opened by Rodney Mayor Penny Webster and North Shore Mayor Andrew Williams at a recent ceremony.

Orewa i Site gets Quality TickThe Orewa i Site is one of the first information centres in New Zealand to become Qualmark accredited.

Pedal Power Comes to RodneyA new generation of cyclists is about to hit Rodney’s roads. Although they may not be old enough to attend school yet, they’re street smart and could teach older cyclists a thing or two about cycle safety.

Leisure Centre Awarded Gold for AccessibilitySir Murray Halberg attended a special ceremony at The Leisure Centre, Whangaparaoa to present the facility with a Gold Halberg Trust Sport Access award last week.

Divers Brought in to Remove PipeWork begins next week on removing a 180 metre underwater section of the Orewa Wastewater pipeline not seen on the surface since it was built in 1971.

Council works with Local Residents to Successfully Prosecute Persistent Tree VandalA Manly resident has been convicted of illegally damaging a Pohutakawa tree on a Council reserve, as a result of a successful prosecution brought by Rodney District Council and supported by local residents.

Good News For Boulevard BusinessConstruction of the new Orewa Boulevard is ahead of schedule, with the end of June the new target date to reopen all intersections and the reinstatement of kerbside parking between Tamariki and Moana Avenues.

Phil Gifford at Orewa LibraryOrewa Library is hosting Phil on Thursday 28th May at 2pm. $2 donation. Bookings Essential. Afternoon tea provided.

Hibiscus Coast Community House LocationHibiscus Coast Community House will be moving to a new site at its existing home at Western Reserve.

Update on Orewa BoulevardWell it’s begun, the most daunting phase of the massive upgrade of the Hibiscus Coast Highway and its transformation into a pedestrian-friendly Orewa Boulevard.

Youth Day OutA free fun filled day of activities for young people is planned at Orewa on Saturday 14th March.

Hammerhead High-rise plans ThwartedGulf Harbour Investments’ plans for high-rise residential development on The Hammerhead have been thwarted following a High Court decision supporting the Rodney District’s Council contention that the area remains a public space.

School Zones Introduced at Orewa CollegeRiverside Road is undergoing a number of safety improvements identified in the Orewa College Travel Plan.

Multi Lingual Storytimes at Rodney LibrariesSpecial Spanish and Japanese language storytimes are being offered at Rodney Libraries, in addition to English language storytimes.

New UV System To Be Installed at The Leisure Centre The installation of a new UV sterilisation system at the Leisure Centre, Stanmore Bay will mean that pool users will soon be able to enjoy the benefits of reduced chlorine levels when using the swimming pool.

Consultation on New Parks PlannedRodney District Council is to undertake further consultation early next year on plans to develop two new parks in Silverdale North, located south of the Orewa estuary.

Speedy Consent Process Enables Farmers Market to OpenA new farmers’ market at Hobbs Wharf is now open to the public thanks to the cooperation between Rodney District Council and the market owners.

Consents Sought On Orewa Stormwater Catchment NetworkThe Rodney District Council has applied to the Auckland Regional Council for consents for the existing and future stormwater network for the Orewa catchment.

Penlink To Be Built By Government - Toll Free!Penlink has been given the green light by the Government, who will fund the major share of the project and deliver it to Rodney as a toll-free road in a funding partnership with Rodney District Council.

College Puts Best Foot ForwardStudents, staff, and council representatives recently gathered at the Whangaparaoa College auditorium to celebrate the launch of the school’s new Travel Plan.

No Inconvenience With Fewer ConveniencesThe Rodney District Council’s antiquated toilets at the top of Whangaparaoa’s Plaza Shopping Centre have fallen victim to more modern, better located public conveniences in the near vicinity

Mayor Opens Sharks FacilitiesRodney’s mayor Penny Webster officially opened the facility last Wednesday in front of invited guests, and young stars of the club getting ready for that night’s touch modules.