Rodney Ward

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Rodney Ward
Auckland Council Rodney Ward.png
Country New Zealand
Island North Island
Region Auckland Region
Population
 (June 2012 est.)
  Total57,100
ExtentMuriwai Beach to the Kowhai Coast;
Helensville and Kumeu to Wellsford and Kawau Island

Rodney Ward is a local government area in the northernmost part of New Zealand's Auckland Region, created along with the Auckland Council in 2010. [1] The area was previously part of the Rodney District; it does not include the Hibiscus Coast, which is now in the Albany ward.

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Location

Rodney stretches from the spectacular black volcanic sand beaches of Muriwai in the west to the white sands and islands of the Kowhai Coast in the east. The area includes a number of regional parks or areas of special interest. North of Orewa are the coastal Wenderholm, Mahurangi and Tawharanui Regional Parks. Cape Rodney-Okakari Point Marine Reserve, which surrounds Te Hāwere-a-Maki / Goat Island, was New Zealand's first marine reserve, officially opened in 1977. It covers a coastline of about 5 km (3 mi), extends out in sea by 800 m, and encompasses 5 km2 (2 sq mi), inside which all marine life is protected.

Towns in the south of the ward are becoming dormitory districts for Auckland, enjoying improved access by motorway. Further north, communities are more rural. Some have become famous for particular activities such as Puhoi and its cheese factory. Warkworth is a good base to explore the Kowhai Coast, which includes historic Kawau Island, the home of New Zealand's former Governor Sir George Grey, where Mansion House is now a museum.

The dominant feature of the western side of Rodney is Kaipara Harbour, the largest enclosed harbour in the Southern Hemisphere, with a perimeter of about 3,000 km (1,864 mi). The area was once famous for its kauri timber mills.

Kumeu, Matakana and Huapai are becoming well known for their wineries, a number of which provide sampling, cellar-door sales, and restaurants.

Population

The estimated population of Rodney Ward based on 2015 estimates is 60,000 people.

Governance

Rodney Ward councillors of Auckland
Incumbent
Greg Sayers
Term length Three years
Inaugural holder Penny Webster
Formation1 November 2010
Website www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

Rodney Ward is one of the 13 wards of Auckland Council and is governed by the Mayor of Auckland. It has one directly elected councillor who sits on the Auckland Council. The councillor has oversight over Rodney Local Board.

ElectionCouncillor electedAffiliationVotesNotes
2010 Penny Webster Independent 8645
2013 Penny WebsterIndependent8587
2016 [2] Greg Sayers Independent9252 [3]
2019 [4] Greg SayersIndependent-Re-elected unopposed

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