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High Court Rejects Appeal on Waimauku DevelopmentThe High Court has rejected an appeal seeking to overturn a Rodney District Council decision to reject a private plan change request for a large scale development at Waimauku.

Ramp To Get Ramped UpCouncil contractors are realigning and upgrading the Parakai Springs Road boat ramp. When finished, Kaipara boaties will have another all-tide, all-weather launching ramp.

Consultation on Huapai DevelopmentRodney residents have until 23 April to make submissions on a proposal which would allow for the staged developed of up to 1,100 new residential sections in Huapai North.

Mayor Welcomes News Of Jobs For KumeuRodney Mayor Penny Webster has welcomed news that Winstone Aggregates is to develop a resource recovery centre at the former Laminex particle board factory site at Kumeu.

Kumeu-based Resource Recovery Plant Gets ApprovalRodney District Council has approved an application by Winstone Aggregates to develop a resource recovery centre at the former Laminex particle board factory site at Kumeu.

Rodney District Council Proceeds with Plan Changes to Enable Development in Kumeu – HuapaiThe Council will proceed with the notification of changes to its District Plan to allow for the expansion of towns in western Rodney, with staged development of 1,100 new residential sections at Kumeu - Huapai included in the proposed Variation.

District Plan ChangeRodney District Council has resolved to made a change to its District Plan operative which establishes a Special Thermal Energy Generation Zone that provides for and manages the possible development of a gas fired power station.

Mayor Reassured About Helensville PolicingRodney Mayor Penny Webster says she has been reassured that Helensville and the surrounding area are resourced adequately by Police and is not subject to a crime wave.

Reminder Of Rules For Driving On Muriwai BeachPeople are being reminded to follow the rules when driving cars and riding dirt bikes on Muriwai and Te Oneone Rangatira beaches this summer.

Proposed West Coast Rural Policy AreaRodney District Council is undertaking public consultation on a proposed Variation to its District Plan to introduce a West Coast Rural Policy Area. The Policy is being discussed at the Strategy and Community meeting this Thursday, 22 October.

New Equestrian Centre puts Rodney on the map for London 2012Rodney Mayor Penny Webster is looking forward to the opening of a new elite equestrian training facility near Muriwai this week, which she says will be a boost to the Rodney economy.

Mayor Refutes Allegations of ‘Secret Deals’Rodney Mayor Penny Webster has rejected claims that the Council has been engaged in ‘secret deals’ on a proposal to introduce a West Coast Rural Policy Area.

Council Eases Transition to PWC For WestThe Rodney District Council has this week voted to introduce a multi-million financial package to ease the transition to a new wastewater network within the district’s western ward.

Helensville Walking and Cycling Guide ReleasedRodney District Council and pupils from Helensville Primary School have come together to design a new guide which will help people enjoy the walking and cycling opportunities around Helensville.

Former Chief Fire Officer Departs His Muriwai Station For The Last TimeSixty fire fighters from five stations, family and friends gathered at the station to honour Mr Wilton who passed away on September 1.

District Plan Change - KumeuRodney District Council has publicly notified a change to its District Plan which would allow a new cemetery to be established in Kumeu.

Court Rejects Development of ‘Waimauku Estate’The Environment Court has ruled in favour of Rodney District Council’s decision to reject a private plan change request to permit a residential and business development at Waimauku.

Countryside Living and Business Park Proposed in HuapaiRodney District Council has approved the preparation of a change to its District Plan which will allow a mix of countryside living and business park areas to be developed alongside one another in Huapai South.

Recycling Gets New Impetus - Businesses BenefitMarcus Braithwaite with one of the new recycling crates—delivery starts next week with collections beginning in Helensville on August 3.

Mayor looks to the future for Kumeu workersRodney District Council mayor Penny Webster says her Council will do all it can to help lessen the impact on those people affected by today’s announcement that Fletcher’s will close its Kumeu particle board plant.

Kumeu Huapai Consultation ExtendedRodney District Council has extended the deadline for submissions on the future development of Kumeu and Huapai.

Future Plan for Waimauku AdoptedRodney District Council has adopted a Structure Plan for Waimauku which will guide the development of the town over the next 20 years.

Open Days planned to consult on future plans for Kumeu and HuapaiDuring May Rodney District Council is holding a series of open days to talk to Kumeu and Huapai residents about how their towns could develop in the future.

Helensville Gets New Look LogoOne of Helensville’s best known historic buildings is to become the town’s new icon.

Muriwai Beach Speed Restrictions OperatingNew speed limits designed to make Muriwai Beach and Te Oneone Rangatira safer for users are now in place on the beach.

Local Programme Wins Health Care Innovation AwardA partnership between five Manawhenua Marae in South Kaipara and a Primary Health Organisation has been recognised in the New Zealand Health Innovation Awards.

Further Consultation on Plans for Kumeu - HuapaiRodney District Council plans to have discussions with residents in the Kumeu - Huapai areas about how the towns should develop in the future.

Rodney Libraries Host Big Red VisitorThe Kumeu and Helensville libraries will be hosting a special visitor next week.

Waimauku Country Look & Feel To Be PreservedRodney District Council is seeking public feedback on its recently released draft Waimauku Structure Plan.

Council Rejects Cornerstone ApplicationThe Rodney District Council has rejected Cornerstone Group’s application for a Private Plan Change or variation to the proposed District Plan that could have lead to a 230 hectare residential development adjacent to Waimauku.

Mayor's Painting Milks Funds For SchoolThe annual Waitoki School Art Exhibition fundraiser has seen Rodney Mayor Penny Webster evoke her farming background for the rural-based school.