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Rodney Residents Asked to Identify Priorities for the FutureRodney District Council is asking local residents for feedback on a range of service areas and to help identify priorities for the future.

New Auckland Council website onlineA website for the new Auckland Council has gone live.

Rodney Bill in ParliamentLegislation to exclude Rodney from the new Auckland “supercity” and establish a new unitary council for the district is now before Parliament.

Operating Hours Over EasterFind out when Council services will be running over Easter and when your rubbish and recycling will be collected here.

Local Government Commission Releases Determination on Boundaries for AucklandThe Local Government Commission has released its determination on the boundaries and representation arrangements for the new Auckland Council and Rodney District.

Auckland Governance ConsultationResidents have until 12 February to make a submission on the Government’s proposed legislation that sets out a governance framework for the Auckland Region and Rodney District.

Rodney Mayor supports petitioners move to be left out of super cityRodney mayor Penny Webster says she is fully behind the moves of the Northern Action Group (NAG) who will present a petition to Parliament this week – signed by more than 6000 people in the region – to be left out of the new Auckland Council.

Push Play Project a SuccessA Push Play Neighbourhood involving Rodney District Council and a number of partner agencies has been placed second in the 2009 New Zealand Recreation Awards.

Council Utilises New And Cost-effective Ways To Seek Residents’ ViewsRodney District Council employed a new approach this year to seek residents’ views on the services and activities RDC provides by enabling local residents to give their views online as well as by post.

Council Releases List Of PropertiesRodney’s mayor Penny Webster says her council is listening to its community by releasing the schedule of council-owned property that it may consider for sale “at the right price.”

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.

Long Term Plan AdoptedRodney District Council today approved its ten year Long Term Council Community Plan (LTCCP), which includes a 4.9% average rate increase for the coming year.

Council Approves Submission to Select Committee on Auckland GovernanceRodney District Council has approved a submission to the Select Committee on Auckland Governance which recommends that Rodney become a unitary Council.

Leisure Centre Awarded Gold for AccessibilityThe Leisure Centre, Whangaparaoa has been awarded a Gold Halberg Trust Sport Access award.

Government Calls for Submissions on Auckland Governance BillPeople wanting to have their say on the new Auckland Super City have until June 26 to do so. The Government has called for public submissions on the Local Government (Auckland Council) Bill.

Building Consent ReaccreditationRodney District Council is on track to be one of the first Councils in New Zealand to be reaccredited as a Building Consent Authority.

Former Rodney Mayor on Auckland Transition AgencyRodney District Mayor Penny Webster says that she is absolutely delighted with the decision to appoint former Rodney Mayor John Law as one of five members of the Auckland Transition Agency.

Rodney to Investigate Unitary Authority OptionRodney District Council has resolved to investigate the option to become a unitary authority. The outcome of these investigations will form a basis for the Council’s submission to the Select Committee considering the Local Government (Auckland) Bill.

Have Your Say About RDC's WebsiteRodney District Council is keen to get its residents and ratepayers’ views on what they think of the council’s website to help improve its community engagement and lift its communications.

Long Term Plan Consultation UpdateA total of 844 submissions have been received to Rodney District Council’s Long Term Council Community Plan. Submissions hearings will be held during the week of the 18th of May and are open to the public.

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

Same Services, Less Cost - CouncilIn its first round of major contract negotiations, the Rodney District Council’s newly-formed Infrastructure Directorate has saved $12.5 million off budgeted costs without reducing the level of service.

Rodney Mayor to Sit On RMA Review BoardRodney District Mayor Penny Webster has been appointed by Environment Minister Nick Smith to sit on the technical advisory board that will help the Government draft its reforms of the Resource Management Act.

New Local Government Minister WelcomedRodney District Mayor Penny Webster has congratulated Rodney Hide on his appointment as the new Minister of Local Government.