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New Liquor Bans AdoptedFrom 9 December new liquor bans will be introduced at the Old Cement Works and Wilson Road in Warkworth and at Lake Tomarata at Mangawhai.

Rodney Mayor Says ARC Chair Out Of Touch With Transport NeedsRodney Mayor Penny Webster says comments by ARC Chairman Mike Lee that Auckland needs electric trains not a "holiday highway" show that he is grossly out of touch with the region's transport priorities.

Queen Street Gets A MakeoverWork on the first stage the Warkworth Town Centre Upgrade is almost complete.

Warkworth Town Centre Decision ReleasedIndependent Commissioners have now released a decision on the future of Warkworth town centre.

Mahurangi East Library Makeover BeginsWork has begun on an upgrade of Mahurangi East library which will improve the library layout and extend the children’s section of the library.

Te Arai Coastal DevelopmentRodney District Council has accepted the recommendations of Independent Commissioners not to permit the development of a coastal settlement at Te Arai.

Jane Gifford is Returning HomeThis 101 year-old sailing scow, one of the few remaining seaworthy in New Zealand waters, has been meticulously and magically restored and is returning to her berth at Warkworth Wharf.

Mayor Delighted with Minister's Roading AnnoucementRodney District Council’s mayor, Penny Webster, says she is absolutely delighted that the Minister of Transport, Steven Joyce, has listened to concerns and has recognised the importance of the road North of Puhoi.

Council to meet with company and community over Wellsford job lossesRodney District Council mayor Penny Webster has called for a meeting between the council, the Rodney Economic Development Trust and Wellsford-based Izard Irwin to discuss that company’s recent announcement of plans to lay off workers.

Public warned not to eat shellfish from Whangateau HarbourAuckland Regional Public Health Service is warning the public that consuming shellfish from the Whangateau Harbour could be unwise.

Snells Beach now a Safer Zone for ChildrenImprovements to road design in Snells Beach will make the town safer for children to walk and cycle to school.

Dinner Cheque Presented to Warkworth RotaryWarkworth youth charities will benefit to the tune of $33,400.00 thanks to last year's Northern Toll Road Tunnel Charity Dinner.

The 2009 Bush PartyThe Black Seeds, Salmonella Dub and Little Bushman are confirmed to headline the 2009 Bush Party at Music Mountain Matakana on Saturday February the 28th.

Clean Up Day A SuccessAt a recent community clean up day Mahurangi East residents turned out in force to make their area a more attractive place to live. Around 30 people lent a hand on Monday October 27 at the Clean Up Day.

Council Gives Tomarata School An Environmental BoostA grant by the Rodney District Council will help pupils at Tomarata School learn how to grow healthy food, as well as becoming more environmental aware.

SH 1 To Be Closed Through the Brynderwyn HillsOn Tuesday 21 October 2008, State Highway 1 will be closed to traffic through the Brynderwyn Hills from Brynderwyn in the south to Waipu in the north from 6.30am to 7.30pm.

Council Help Locals Clean Up Sandspit's WeedsThe Rodney District Council is helping out locals who are keen to see the restoration of native bush around the Sandspit region.