Current News

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.

Keep Food Safe This SummerKiwis are being reminded of the importance of good food safety and hygiene practices as we head into the hotter summer months.

Public Encouraged to Support White Ribbon Day Rodney residents are being encouraged to demonstrate their commitment to ending family violence by taking part in White Ribbon Day on Wednesday 25th November.

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.

Heritage Applications OpenRodney District Council is now seeking applications for a contestable heritage assistance fund.

Local Government Commission Visits RodneyRodney District Council is suggesting that the Local Government Commission consider dividing Rodney District into three single Councillor wards and three local board areas under the new Auckland Council structure

Tsunami Warning Siren Test: Omaha, Point Wells, Whangateau – Sunday 25 OctoberTsunami Warning Sirens have been installed in parts of Omaha, Point Wells and Whangateau. At 12pm (midday) on Sunday the 25th of October 2009, a TEST of the Tsunami Sirens will take place at these locations.

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.

Rodney Libraries Celebrate NZ Book MonthOctober is New Zealand Book Month and Rodney Libraries are hosting a number of local events as part of this national celebration.