Current News

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.

Logo Competition Closing SoonAucklanders wanting to contribute their ideas on the Auckland Council’s logo have just seven days to put their entry in.

Tourism Development Plan Underway for Matakana Wine RegionPeople involved in tourism and business industries are being invited to attend a workshop on Thursday 18 March at RD6 at Matakana Country Park at 6pm. The workshop will help prepare a tourism development plan for the Matakana Wine Region.

Wide Support For Rodney To Stay Out Of Auckland – MayorRodney Mayor Penny Webster says she is getting strong support from right throughout the district on her Council’s wish to remain out of the new Auckland Council.

ATA Releases Discussion DocumentsAuckland residents have until the 26 March to comment on proposals developed by the Auckland Transition Agency (ATA) on the role of Local Boards and Council Controlled Organisations in Auckland.

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.

Rodney To Fight Being Forced Into The New Auckland CouncilRodney Mayor Penny Webster says her Council is still determined to be excluded from the new Auckland Council. This is despite today’s confirmation that the northern boundary of Auckland's super city will include her district.

Rodney Community Service Award Nominations SoughtNominations for the 2010 Rodney Community Service Awards are being sought. Applications close on 19 March 2010.

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.

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.