From rolling hills to open water, this is home | Mai i ngā pukepuke ki te moana, koinei tō mātou kāinga
Takatu Point
Sandspit
Tied together by land and sea | Ka herea mātou e te whenua me te moana
Omaha Beach
A place we gather, share, and belong | He wāhi huihui, he wāhi tiritiri, he wāhi nō tātou
Keeping watch, even across the water | E tūtei ana mātou, ahakoa kei tua o te wai
Kawau Island
Where community grows with the tide | Ka tipu te hapori i te tai e pari ana
Snells Beach
Small places, strong connections | He wāhi iti, he hononga kaha
Scotts Landing
Keeping an eye out, whatever the day brings | E mātāra ana mātou i ngā rā mārie me ngā rā uaua
Mullet Point
Rural communities, closely connected | He hapori taiwhenua, he hononga kaha
Matakana Valley
Every road leads back to community | Ka hoki ngā ara katoa ki te hapori
Leigh Road
Guarded by tradition, respected by all | E tiakina ana e ngā tikanga, e whakanuia ana e te katoa
Goat Island
Rooted families, a river that brings people together | He whānau ū, he awa e whakakotahi ana i te hapori
Puhoi Valley
Te Muri Beach
A quiet coastline shaped by care and connection | He takutai mārie i hangaia e te manaaki me te hononga
Anchored in community | Ka ū ki te hapori
Mangawhai Heads
Keeping watch for our community | E tiaki ana i tō tātou hapori
Sentinel Rock
Looking out over waters that shaped our lives | E titiro atu ana ki ngā wai i whakairo i ō tātou oranga
Cleasby Hill Lookout Point
Where courage arrived by water, and community took root | I ū mai te māia mā te wai, ka tupu te hapori
Port Albert
A place to breathe, a place to care | He wāhi hauora, he wāhi tiaki
Pakiri Beach
Where land and ocean meet, community stands strong | Ka tūtaki te whenua me te moana, ka tū kaha te hapori
Atiu Creek
Wide land, close-knit community | Whenua whānui, hapori piri tata
Waitoki
In quieter moments, we strengthen what matters | I ngā wā mārie, ka whakakaha mātou i ngā mea hira
Tomarata Lake
Standing watch over land and lives | E tū ana hei kaitiaki mō te whenua me te tangata
Dome Forest Lookout
Where the sea provides, and patience feeds us | Ka whāngai te moana, mā te manawanui
Te Arai Beach
Ever watchful, standing firm against the elements | E tū mātāra ana, e ū ana ki ngā hau o te ao
Ganet Rock, Muriwai Beach
Space to breathe, space to belong | He wāhi hauora, he wāhi nō tātou
Coatsville
Where growth happens quietly, and connections endure | He wāhi e tupu mārie ai, e mau tonu ai ngā hononga
Lyon Rd, Waimauku
Paths that bring people back to nature | Ngā ara e whakahoki ana i te tangata ki te taiao
Riverhead Forest
Life shaped by the land | He oranga i waihangatia e te whenua
Tawa Rd, Taupaki
A shared space at the heart of the community | He wāhi tiritahi i te manawa o te hapori
Huapai Domain
Rooted in the land, growing together | Ka ū ki te whenua, ka tupu ngātahi
Kumeu
Where knowledge of the water is passed on | He wāhi tuku mātauranga mō te wai
Kaipara Harbour
Where local knowledge guides the way | He wāhi arataki mā te mātauranga ā-rohe
Waionui Inlet (The Lagoon)
Serving the harbour, serving the people | E mahi ana mō te whanga, mō te iwi
Shelly Beach
Still waters, deep roots | He wai mārie, he pakiaka hōhonu
Lake Kereta
A place to pause, restore, and reconnect | He wāhi whakatā, whakaora, whakahono anō
Omeru Reserve, Kaukapakapa
Where we wander, breathe, and let the world wait | Kei konei mātou e hīkoi ana, e hā ana, e waiho ana te ao kia tatari
Woodhill Forest
Strong land, steady people | Whenua kaha, tāngata ū
Ahuroa
Space to breathe, strength to support one another | He wāhi manawa ora, he hapori tautoko
Wainui
Where time softens, and the wider picture comes into view | Ka māeneene te wā, ka mārama te tirohanga whānui
Alf Access Rd, Helensville
Creating safe, resilient and connected communities
📚 Libraries
Public libraries are community spaces that offer access to books, digital resources, learning programmes, and local events for people of all ages.
Libraries across the Auckland region are managed by Auckland Council and provide free access to information, technology, and community support services.
What you can do at your local library
Libraries offer a wide range of services, including:
Borrowing books, audio-books, magazines, and DVDs
Free access to computers, Wi-Fi, and printing
Children’s programmes, school holiday activities, and story times
Community workshops, talks, and events
Study spaces and quiet reading areas
Access to online resources and digital collections
Many libraries also provide local history resources and support services for the community.
Find a library near you
Use the official Auckland Council library directory to:
Find library locations across Rodney and Auckland
Check opening hours and holiday hours
View services and facilities available at each library
Mobile libraries visit locations and communities throughout Auckland. They’re especially helpful for those who may find it challenging to visit their local library. It can also promote and support literacy and access to information, and help customers use digital devices and services.
