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
Newsletter 2024 JAN #80
RNSI NEWSLETTER JANUARY 2024 #80
Dear Neighbours,
As we embark on the journey that is 2024, we extend a warm welcome to each of you, hoping that you’ve had the chance to revel in the splendor of the summer weather.
In light of the challenges endured in the past year, our hearts are with those still on the path to recovery from the storms that tested our resilience. Your strength in the face of adversity serves as a beacon of inspiration to us all.
We take this opportunity to express our profound gratitude to the countless members of our community whose unwavering support fuels the myriad of local groups and organizations. From our dedicated Street Contacts to the tireless efforts of the Fire Service, from the vital work of Community Resilience Groups to the compassionate care provided by the Women’s Refuge, your contributions touch every facet of our community. Whether it’s supporting Home Builders, Food Banks, Scouts, Youth Groups, Ratepayer Groups, Friendship Clubs, Lions Clubs, or countless others, your commitment is the cornerstone upon which our communities stand.
Indeed, the strength and vibrancy of our communities are a testament to your collective efforts.
As we embark on this new year filled with hope and opportunity, we extend our sincerest wishes for a fulfilling and prosperous 2024 to each and every one of you.
please find Newsletter 80 for January and February below, encapsulating the spirit of unity and resilience that defines us as a community.
Warm regards,
The Team Rodney Neighbourhood Support Coordinators