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

Omaha Beach

A place we gather, share, and belong | He wāhi huihui, he wāhi tiritiri, he wāhi nō tātou

Kawau Island

Keeping watch, even across the water | E tūtei ana mātou, ahakoa kei tua o te wai

Kawau Island

Snells Beach

Where community grows with the tide | Ka tipu te hapori i te tai e pari ana

Snells Beach

Scotts Landing

Small places, strong connections | He wāhi iti, he hononga kaha

Scotts Landing

Mullet Point

Keeping an eye out, whatever the day brings | E mātāra ana mātou i ngā rā mārie me ngā rā uaua

Mullet Point

Matakana Valley

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

Goat Island

Guarded by tradition, respected by all | E tiakina ana e ngā tikanga, e whakanuia ana e te katoa

Goat Island

Puhoi

Rooted families, a river that brings people together | He whānau ū, he awa e whakakotahi ana i te hapori

Puhoi Valley

Te Muri Beach

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

Sentinel Rock, Mangawhai Heads

Keeping watch for our community | E tiaki ana i tō tātou hapori

Sentinel Rock

Cleasby Hill Lookout

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

Port Albert

Where courage arrived by water, and community took root | I ū mai te māia mā te wai, ka tupu te hapori

Port Albert

Pakiri Beach

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

Waitoki

Wide land, close-knit community | Whenua whānui, hapori piri tata

Waitoki

Tomarata Lake

In quieter moments, we strengthen what matters | I ngā wā mārie, ka whakakaha mātou i ngā mea hira

Tomarata Lake

Dome Forest Lookout

Standing watch over land and lives | E tū ana hei kaitiaki mō te whenua me te tangata

Dome Forest Lookout

Te Arai Beach

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

Coatsville

Space to breathe, space to belong | He wāhi hauora, he wāhi nō tātou

Coatsville

Lyon Rd, Waimauku

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

Tawa Rd, Taupaki

Life shaped by the land | He oranga i waihangatia e te whenua

Tawa Rd, Taupaki

Huapai Domain

A shared space at the heart of the community | He wāhi tiritahi i te manawa o te hapori

Huapai Domain

Kumeu

Rooted in the land, growing together | Ka ū ki te whenua, ka tupu ngātahi

Kumeu

Kaipara Harbour

Where knowledge of the water is passed on | He wāhi tuku mātauranga mō te wai

Kaipara Harbour

Wainui Inlet aka The Lagoon

Where local knowledge guides the way | He wāhi arataki mā te mātauranga ā-rohe

Waionui Inlet (The Lagoon)

Shelly Beach, South Head

Serving the harbour, serving the people | E mahi ana mō te whanga, mō te iwi

Shelly Beach

Lake Kereta

Still waters, deep roots | He wai mārie, he pakiaka hōhonu

Lake Kereta

Omeru Reserve

A place to pause, restore, and reconnect | He wāhi whakatā, whakaora, whakahono anō

Omeru Reserve, Kaukapakapa

Woodhill Forest

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

Ahuroa

Strong land, steady people | Whenua kaha, tāngata ū

Ahuroa

Haruru Rd, Wainui

Space to breathe, strength to support one another | He wāhi manawa ora, he hapori tautoko

Wainui

Alf Access Rd, Helensville

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