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Help To Keep Rodney BeautifulFrom the 17 -24 September, communities across New Zealand will be joining together to help clean up their neighbourhoods. Keep New Zealand Beautiful week is being celebrated once again this year through a wide range of clean up activities.

Council Issues Free Rat Bait After WarningThe Rodney District Council has reacted swiftly to the news and a warning issued this week by Auckland Regional Public Health Service that three cases of Murine Typhus have been notified in the South Kaipara area.

Illegal BurningRodney District Council is reminding people not to burn rubbish illegally to prevent unnecessary callouts.

Rodney Residents Have Their Say on Rural Strategy87 submissions have been received on a draft Rural Strategy for Rodney District which was recently released for public consultation.

Whangateau Harbour Vandals SoughtRodney District Council is appealing for information about the illegal removal of mangroves from the Omaha estuary.

Paint New Zealand Beautiful Week Comes to RodneyRodney schools are being invited to ‘Paint Rodney Beautiful’ during the launch of ‘Paint New Zealand Beautiful Week' which runs from 24 April - 1 May.

'Give it a Grow' This MayRodney District Council is hosting three 'Create Your Own' Eden composting workshops in May.

New Programme Launched in Rodney SchoolsA new education programme aimed at reducing graffiti in Rodney has been launched by the New Zealand Police and Rodney District Council.

Earth Hour - Small Change is Big DifferenceEarth Hour is coming to Rodney on 27 March. Rodney District Council invites you to attend one of our free 'Earth Hour' seminars to find out more about how you can save money in your home by improving your energy efficiency.

Recycling Restrictions EnforcedIt’s a question of size when it comes to the council’s kerb-side cardboard collecting - the free service will continue but contractors will enforce size restrictions on bundles collected.

Rodney District Prohibited Fire Season in ForceDue to very dry conditions, a prohibited fire season is now in force in the rural areas of Rodney District and will stay in place until further notice.

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.

Update on Rodney BeachesThe Auckland Regional Public Health Service is no longer advising complete avoidance of Hauraki Gulf beaches but is recommending that those who use the beaches do so with great care.

Your Chance to Keep Rodney BeautifulFrom the 4th -11th September Keep New Zealand Beautiful week is being celebrated once again through a wide range of clean up activities throughout New Zealand.

With Spring on the way it's a great time to get CompostingA new series of free Create your Own Eden composting and worm farming workshops and advice centres have been organised across the Rodney district to encourage people to recycle their food scraps and garden waste.

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.

Get Your Gumboots on For Arbour DayGardeners, community groups and schools across Rodney are getting their gumboots on to celebrate Arbour Day on Friday 5 June. A series of planting days and events are planned with support and funding from the Rodney District Council.

Applications for Environmental Education Fund OpenThe Environmental Education Fund resources environmental projects and initiatives that protect and enhance Rodney’s natural environment or raise community awareness on environmental issues.

Graffiti Guardians Wanted to Clean Up RodneyRodney District Council is looking for volunteers to keep Rodney clean, green and beautiful by helping to clean up graffiti around the district.

Will New Composting Technique catch on in Coatesville?Some of the greatest challenges facing our communities today are growing healthy food sustainably and reducing our carbon footprint.

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.

Composting and worms a hit at Warkworth A & P showA new series of Create your Own Eden composting and worm farming workshops were launched at the Warkworth A & P show

Rodney to Host National Launch of Seaweek‘Seaweek’ is a national celebration that runs in the first week of March to raise awareness of New Zealanders connection with the ocean.

Something Is Killing Our KauriA disease is affecting the health and even the lives of our valuable kauri.

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.

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.