Rodney Local Board

Local board of Rodney in Auckland, New Zealand

Rodney Local Board

Te Poari ā-Rohe o Rodney

Local board of Rodney

The building housing Rodney Local Board in Warkworth

Country| New Zealand
Region| Auckland
Territorial authority| Auckland Council
Ward| Rodney Ward
Legislated| 2010
Area

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• Land| 2,275.00 km2 (878.38 sq mi)
Population

(June 2024)[2]

• Total

| 82,200

Local Board Members

Leadership

Chairperson

Brent Bailey, Rodney First

Deputy chairperson

Louise Johnston, Rodney First

Structure
Seats| 9

Political groups

* Rodney First (5)
* Independents (4)

Length of term

| 3 years
Elections

Last election

| 2022

Next election

| 2025
Meeting place
3 Elizabeth Street, Warkworth

Rodney Local Board is one of the 21 local boards of Auckland Council, and is administered by the ward councillor representing Rodney Ward. Located in the northern part of the Auckland region, it is named after the former Rodney District which existed before its amalgamation into Auckland Council in 2010. Nine elected Local Board members sit on the board.

The Rodney Local Board is charged with decision-making on local issues, activities, and services, and provide input into regional strategies, policies, plans, and decisions.[3]

## Governance

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The ward is divided into four parts, each containing a number of towns and settlements:

* Kumeū subdivision: Kumeū, Helensville, Muriwai, Kaukapakapa and South Head
* Dairy Flat subdivision: Dairy Flat, Coatesville, Wainui and Waitoki
* Warkworth subdivision: Warkworth, Matakana, Leigh, Puhoi, Ahuroa, Kawau Island
* Wellsford subdivision: Wellsford, Te Ārai, Pākiri, Port Albert, Tapora[3]

## Demographics

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Main article: Rodney ward § Population

Rodney Local Board Area covers 2,275.00 km2 (878.38 sq mi)[1] and had an estimated population of 82,200 as of June 2024,[2] with a population density of 36 people per km2.

## 2022 local elections

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See also: 2022 Auckland local board elections § Rodney Local Board

Geoff Upson, (no affiliation) (Kumeū) 5340 Votes
Tim Holdgate, Independent (Warkworth) 4696 Votes
Guy Wishart, Rodney First (Kumeū) 3978 Votes
Brent Bailey, Chair. Rodney First (Kumeū) 3708 Votes
Mark Dennis, Rodney First (Kumeū) 3467 Votes
Ivan Wagstaff, Rodney First (Warkworth) 3346 Votes
Michelle Lisa Carmichael, Independent (Warkworth) 3143 Votes
Colin Smith, Independent (Wellsford) 1,303 votes
Louise Johnston, Deputy Chair. Rodney First (Dairy Flat) elected unopposed

## 2019 local elections

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Phelan Pirrie, Chair. Rodney First (Kumeū) 5790 Votes
Beth Houlbrooke, Deputy Chair. Rodney First (Warkworth) 4993 Votes
Brent Bailey, Rodney First (Kumeū) 4520 Votes
Danielle Hancock, Rodney First (Kumeū) 4134 Votes
Vicki Kenny, Rodney First (Kumeū) 4089 Votes
Tim Holdgate, Independent (Warkworth) 3782 Votes
Steven Garner, Rodney Now (Warkworth) 3184 Votes
Colin Smith, Independent (Wellsford) elected unopposed
Louise Johnston, Rodney First (Dairy Flat) elected unopposed

## 2016 local elections

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Phelan Pirrie, Rodney First, Deputy Chair (Kumeū) 4873 Votes
Cameron Brewer, Rodney First, (Kumeū) 4018 Votes
Allison Roe, Rodney First, (Warkworth) 3969 Votes
Tessa Berger, Independent (Warkworth) 3935 Votes
Brenda Steele, Independent (Kumeū) 3922 Votes
Brent Bailey, Rodney First (Kumeū) 3518 Votes
Beth Houlbrooke, Rodney First, Chair (Warkworth) 3230 Votes
Louise Johnston, Independent (Dairy Flat) 906 Votes
Colin Smith, Independent (Wellsford)

## 2013 local elections

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The members elected in the 2013 local body elections:

Brenda Steele, Chair (Kumeū) 3045 Votes
Steven Garner, Deputy Chair(Warkworth) 2723 Votes
Thomas Grace (Kumeū) 2587 Votes
Phelan Pirrie (Kumeū) 2557 Votes
Warren Flauntey (Kumeū) 2512 Votes
Beth Houlbrooke (Warkworth) 2323 Votes
Greg Sayers (Warkworth) 1837 Votes
John McClean (Dairy Flat) 683 Votes
James Colville (Wellsford) 534 Votes

## 2010 local elections

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The members elected in the 2010 local body elections:

Bob Howard, Chair (Kumeū) 3503 Votes
Warren Flauntey (Kumeū) 3575 Votes
Brenda Steele (Kumeū) 3349 Votes
Thomas Grace (Kumeū) 3388 Votes
John McClean (Dairy Flat) 836 Votes
Steven Garner (Warkworth) 3809 Votes
June Turner (Warkworth) 3533 Votes
Tracey Martin (Warkworth) 3610 Votes
James Rolfe (replaced by James Colville before term ended) (Wellsford)

## Economy

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The area has a rural economy. Dairy farming, horticulture, winemaking, forestry and tourism are major industries.[4]

## References

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1. ^ a b "Stats NZ Geographic Data Service". Community Board 2023 (generalised). Retrieved 21 February 2025.
2. ^ a b "Aotearoa Data Explorer". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 26 October 2024.
3. ^ a b "Rodney Local Board". aucklandcouncil.govt.nz. Auckland Council.
4. ^ "Council profile". aucklandcouncil.govt.nz. Auckland Council.

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Auckland Council

Wards
Local Boards
Local Subdivisions|

| Albany Ward|

| Hibiscus and Bays Local Board|

* East Coast Bays Subdivision
* Hibiscus Coast Subdivision

|

Upper Harbour Local Board|

* n/a

Albert-Eden-Puketāpapa Ward|

| Albert-Eden Local Board|

* Maungawhau Subdivision
* Ōwairaka Subdivision

|

Puketāpapa Local Board|

* n/a

Franklin Ward|

| Franklin Local Board|

* Pukekohe Subdivision
* Wairoa Subdivision
* Waiuku Subdivision

|

Howick Ward|

| Howick Local Board|

* Botany Subdivision
* Howick Subdivision
* Pakuranga Subdivision

|

Manukau Ward|

| Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board|

* n/a

|

Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board|

* Papatoetoe Subdivision
* Ōtara Subdivision

Manurewa-Papakura Ward|

| Manurewa Local Board|

* n/a

|

Papakura Local Board|

* n/a

Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Ward|

| Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board|

* Maungakiekie Subdivision
* Tāmaki Subdivision

|

North Shore Ward|

| Devonport-Takapuna Local Board|

* n/a

|

Kaipātiki Local Board|

* n/a

Ōrākei Ward|

| Ōrākei Local Board|

* n/a

|

Rodney Ward|

| Rodney Local Board|

* Dairy Flat Subdivision
* Kumeū Subdivision
* Warkworth Subdivision
* Wellsford Subdivision

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Waitākere Ward|

| Henderson-Massey Local Board|

* n/a

|

Waitākere Ranges Local Board|

* n/a

Waitematā and Gulf Ward|

| Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board|

* n/a

|

Waiheke Local Board|

* n/a

Waitematā Local Board|

* n/a

Whau Ward|

| Whau Local Board|

* n/a

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Regional parks|

* Ambury
* Ātiu Creek
* Auckland Botanic Gardens
* Āwhitu
* Duder
* Glenfern Sanctuary
* Hunua Ranges
* Long Bay
* Mahurangi
* Motukorea Browns Island
* Muriwai
* Mutukaroa / Hamlins Hill
* Ōmana
* Orere Point
* Pākiri
* Scandrett
* Shakespear
* Tāpapakanga
* Tāwharanui
* Tawhitokino
* Te Ārai
* Te Muri
* Te Rau Pūriri
* Waharau
* Waitākere Ranges
* Waitawa
* Wenderholm
* Whakanewha
* Whakatīwai

Former councils|

* Rodney
* North Shore City
* Waitakere City
* Auckland City
* Manukau City
* Papakura
* Franklin

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Wellsford Subdivision - Rodney, Auckland, New Zealand

Populated places|

* Dome Valley
* Pākiri
* Port Albert
* Tāpora
* Tauhoa
* Te Ārai
* Te Hana
* Tomarata
* Wellsford

Geographic features|

* Dome Forest
* Hōteo River
* Kaiwakawaka River
* Manukapua Island
* Ōpatu River
* Ōruawharo River
* Pākiri River
* Pāpakanui River
* Slipper Lake
* Spectacle Lake
* Tomarata Lake
* Topuni River
* Waireia River
* Whanaki River
* Wharehine River

Facilities and attractions|

* Ātiu Creek Regional Park
* Cape Rodney-Okakari Point Marine Reserve
* Pākiri Regional Park
* Te Ārai Regional Park

Government|

* Auckland Council
* Rodney Local Board
* Rodney ward
* Rodney District Council (defunct)

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Warkworth Subdivision - Rodney, Auckland, New Zealand

Populated places|

* Ahuroa
* Algies Bay
* Baddeleys Beach-Campbells Beach
* Big Ōmaha
* Buckleton Beach
* Kaipara Flats
* Kawau Island
* Leigh
* Mahurangi West
* Matakana
* Ōmaha
* Pōhuehue
* Point Wells
* Puhoi
* Rainbows End
* Sandspit
* Scotts Landing
* Snells Beach
* Ti Point
* Warkworth
* Whangateau
* Woodcocks

Geographic features|

* Arapārera River
* Archway Island
* Beehive Island / Taungamaro Island
* Brazier Rock
* Casnell Island
* Challenger Island / Little Kawau Island
* Dome Forest
* Hōteo River
* Kawau Island
* Mahurangi Harbour
* Mahurangi Peninsula
* Mahurangi River
* Matakana River
* Motuketekete Island
* Moturekareka Island
* Motutara Island
* Omaha Cove
* Ōmaha River
* Puhoi River
* Tāhekeroa River
* Takangaroa Island
* Te Haupa Island
* Te Kapa River
* Tāwharanui Peninsula
* Mathesons Bay
* Waiwera River
* Whangateau Harbour

Facilities and attractions|

* Cape Rodney-Okakari Point Marine Reserve
* Holy Name Church
* Leigh Marine Laboratory
* Mahurangi Regional Park
* Mansion House
* Pumphouse ruins
* Scandrett Regional Park
* Smelting House ruins
* Tāwharanui Marine Reserve
* Tāwharanui Regional Park
* Te Muri Regional Park
* Warkworth & District Museum
* Warkworth Radio Astronomical Observatory
* 30m Radio Telescope
* Radio Telescope
* Wenderholm Regional Park
* Couldrey House

Government|

* Auckland Council
* Rodney Local Board
* Rodney ward
* Rodney District Council (defunct)

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Dairy Flat Subdivision - Rodney, Auckland, New Zealand

Populated places|

* Coatesville
* Dairy Flat
* Milldale
* Wainui

Geographic features|

* Ōkura River
* Ōrewa River
* Riverhead Forest

Facilities and attractions|

* Auckland Surf Park (proposed)
* Coatesville mansion
* North Shore Aerodrome

Government|

* Auckland Council
* Rodney Local Board
* Rodney ward
* Rodney District Council (defunct)

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Kumeū Subdivision – Rodney, Auckland, New Zealand

Populated places|

* Glorit
* Helensville
* Huapai
* Kaukapakapa
* Kumeū
* Muriwai
* Parakai
* Riverhead
* Shelly Beach
* Taupaki
* Waipatukahu
* Waimauku
* Waikoukou Valley
* Waioneke
* Waitoki
* Woodhill

Geographic features|

* Arapārera River
* Hōteo River
* Kaipara Harbour
* Kaipara River
* Kaukapakapa River
* Kumeū River
* Lake Kuwakatai
* Lake Rototoa
* Makarau River
* Moturemu Island
* Mount Auckland
* Oaia Island
* Ōkiritoto Stream
* Ōmaumau River
* Ōpāhekeheke Island
* Ourauwhare River
* Riverhead Forest
* Tāhekeroa River
* Te Korowai-o-Te-Tonga Peninsula
* Upper Waitematā Harbour
* Woodhill Forest

Facilities and attractions|

* Gibbs Farm
* Goldie Bush Scenic Reserve
* Kumeu–Riverhead section (defunct)
* Helensville railway station (defunct)
* Muriwai Regional Park
* Te Rau Pūriri Regional Park
* West Auckland Airport

Government|

* Auckland Council
* Rodney Local Board
* Rodney ward
* Rodney District Council (defunct)

Organisations|

* Kaipara College

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