Rodney Local Board

Kumeū Subdivision
The Rodney Local Board is one of 21 local boards in Auckland. The local board makes a plan for your area and decides on local issues, activities and facilities. It also oversees council services and facilities in your area, including libraries and parks. The local board is made up of nine members. Members are elected to represent different subdivisions within the local board area. two members will be elected from your area. This is a first past the post (FPP) election, so you vote by ticking the name of your preferred candidate on your ballot paper. Compare the candidates and their policies to decide who to vote for in the Rodney Local Board election.

Climate change and resilience

Climate change poses a huge challenge for communities as more frequent extreme weather events require us to rethink how we live and where. Local authorities are at the forefront of efforts to respond, with responsibilities for environmental planning and regulation, as well as civil defence. Many councils have plans to reduce emissions in their area and are working to help their communities adapt to a warming world.

Climate change and resilience

Climate change poses a huge challenge for communities as more frequent extreme weather events require us to rethink how we live and where. Local authorities are at the forefront of efforts to respond, with responsibilities for environmental planning and regulation, as well as civil defence. Many councils have plans to reduce emissions in their area and are working to help their communities adapt to a warming world.

  • Support automation of localised flood alerts and strengthening of local emergency networks to increase resilience and save lives.

    Support development of an ongoing river, drain and culvert maintenance programme rather than reactionary responses to flooding.

    Support reinstatement of passenger trains to Huapai to reduce vehicles needing to use SH16 and local roads, thereby reducing emissions.

  • Support the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions through development of rapid transport options in Taupaki – Kumeū-Waimauku – Riverhead.

    Work alongside emergency response groups to ensure resilience, early warnings and ongoing preparedness for flood and climatic weather events.

    Work with whānau post-emergency event to build future resilience.

  • Manage rapid population growth by advocating for essential services including schools, healthcare, business zones and transport.

    Prepare communities and infrastructure to withstand severe weather events including flooding and storms.

    Promote energy resilience and cost reduction by supporting renewable energy adoption and improving local energy security.

  • Support automation of localised flood alerts and strengthening of local emergency networks to increase resilience and save lives.

    Support development of an ongoing river, drain and culvert maintenance programme rather than reactionary responses to flooding.

    Support reinstatement of passenger trains to Huapai to reduce vehicles needing to use SH16 and local roads, thereby reducing emissions.

  • Support the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions through development of rapid transport options in Taupaki – Kumeū-Waimauku – Riverhead.

    Work alongside emergency response groups to ensure resilience, early warnings and ongoing preparedness for flood and climatic weather events.

    Work with whānau post-emergency event to build future resilience.

  • Manage rapid population growth by advocating for essential services including schools, healthcare, business zones and transport.

    Prepare communities and infrastructure to withstand severe weather events including flooding and storms.

    Promote energy resilience and cost reduction by supporting renewable energy adoption and improving local energy security.