Rodney Local Board
Te Poari ā-Rohe o Rodney | |
|---|---|
 The building housing Rodney Local Board in Warkworth | |
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| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Auckland |
| Territorial authority | Auckland Council |
| Ward | Rodney Ward |
| Legislated | 2010 |
| Area | |
| • Land | 2,275.00 km2 (878.38 sq mi) |
| Population (June 2025)[2] | |
• Total | 83,400 |
Local Board Members | |
|---|---|
| Leadership | |
Chairperson | Guy Wishart, Independent |
Deputy chairperson | Ivan Wagstaff, Independent |
| Structure | |
| Seats | 9 |
Political groups |
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Length of term | 3 years |
| Elections | |
Last election | 2025 |
Next election | 2028 |
| Meeting place | |
| 3 Elizabeth Street, Warkworth | |
Rodney Local Board is one of the 21 local boards of Auckland Council, and is administered by the ward councillor representing Rodney Ward. Located in the northern part of the Auckland region, it is named after the former Rodney District which existed before its amalgamation into Auckland Council in 2010. Nine elected Local Board members sit on the board.
The Rodney Local Board is charged with decision-making on local issues, activities, and services, and provide input into regional strategies, policies, plans, and decisions.[3]
Governance
[edit]The ward was initially divided into four parts, each containing a number of towns and settlements:
- Kumeū subdivision: Kumeū, Helensville, Muriwai, Kaukapakapa and South Head
- Dairy Flat subdivision: Dairy Flat, Coatesville, Wainui and Waitoki
- Warkworth subdivision: Warkworth, Matakana, Leigh, Puhoi, Ahuroa, Kawau Island
- Wellsford subdivision: Wellsford, Te Ārai, Pākiri, Port Albert, Tapora[3]
The subdivision boundaries were changed prior to the 2025 elections. Following these changes the board area was split into five subdivisions: Northern Rodney, Southern Kaipara, Warkworth, Kumeū, and Dairy Flat.[4]
Demographics
[edit]Rodney Local Board Area covers 2,275.00 km2 (878.38 sq mi)[1] and had an estimated population of 83,400 as of June 2025,[2] with a population density of 37 people per km2.
2025-2028 term
[edit]The current board members for the 2025-2028 term, elected at the 2025 local elections, are:[5][6]
| Name | Affiliation | Subdivision | Position | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guy Wishart | Kumeū | Chairperson | ||
| Ivan Wagstaff | Independent | Warkworth | Deputy Chairperson | |
| Tim Holdgate | Independent | Warkworth | Board member | |
| Colin Smith | Northern Rodney | Board member | ||
| Geoff Upson | Southern Kaipara | Board member | ||
| Mark Dennis | Southern Kaipara | Board member | ||
| Lisa Whyte | Independent | Dairy Flat | Board member | |
| Matt Ross | Independent | Kumeū | Board member | |
| Paul Manton | Independent | Northern Rodney | Board member | |
2022 local elections
[edit]- Geoff Upson, (no affiliation) (Kumeū) 5340 Votes
- Tim Holdgate, Independent (Warkworth) 4696 Votes
- Guy Wishart, Rodney First (Kumeū) 3978 Votes
- Brent Bailey, Chair. Rodney First (Kumeū) 3708 Votes
- Mark Dennis, Rodney First (Kumeū) 3467 Votes
- Ivan Wagstaff, Rodney First (Warkworth) 3346 Votes
- Michelle Lisa Carmichael, Independent (Warkworth) 3143 Votes
- Colin Smith, Independent (Wellsford) 1,303 votes
- Louise Johnston, Deputy Chair. Rodney First (Dairy Flat) elected unopposed
2019 local elections
[edit]- Phelan Pirrie, Chair. Rodney First (Kumeū) 5790 Votes
- Beth Houlbrooke, Deputy Chair. Rodney First (Warkworth) 4993 Votes
- Brent Bailey, Rodney First (Kumeū) 4520 Votes
- Danielle Hancock, Rodney First (Kumeū) 4134 Votes
- Vicki Kenny, Rodney First (Kumeū) 4089 Votes
- Tim Holdgate, Independent (Warkworth) 3782 Votes
- Steven Garner, Rodney Now (Warkworth) 3184 Votes
- Colin Smith, Independent (Wellsford) elected unopposed
- Louise Johnston, Rodney First (Dairy Flat) elected unopposed
2016 local elections
[edit]- Phelan Pirrie, Rodney First, Deputy Chair (Kumeū) 4873 Votes
- Cameron Brewer, Rodney First, (Kumeū) 4018 Votes
- Allison Roe, Rodney First, (Warkworth) 3969 Votes
- Tessa Huntington, Independent (Warkworth) 3935 Votes
- Brenda Steele, Independent (Kumeū) 3922 Votes
- Brent Bailey, Rodney First (Kumeū) 3518 Votes
- Beth Houlbrooke, Rodney First, Chair (Warkworth) 3230 Votes
- Louise Johnston, Independent (Dairy Flat) 906 Votes
- Colin Smith, Independent (Wellsford)
2013 local elections
[edit]The members elected in the 2013 local body elections:
- Brenda Steele, Chair (Kumeū) 3045 Votes
- Steven Garner, Deputy Chair(Warkworth) 2723 Votes
- Thomas Grace (Kumeū) 2587 Votes
- Phelan Pirrie (Kumeū) 2557 Votes
- Warren Flauntey (Kumeū) 2512 Votes
- Beth Houlbrooke (Warkworth) 2323 Votes
- Greg Sayers (Warkworth) 1837 Votes
- John McClean (Dairy Flat) 683 Votes
- James Colville (Wellsford) 534 Votes
2010 local elections
[edit]The members elected in the 2010 local body elections:
- Bob Howard, Chair (Kumeū) 3503 Votes
- Warren Flauntey (Kumeū) 3575 Votes
- Brenda Steele (Kumeū) 3349 Votes
- Thomas Grace (Kumeū) 3388 Votes
- John McClean (Dairy Flat) 836 Votes
- Steven Garner (Warkworth) 3809 Votes
- June Turner (Warkworth) 3533 Votes
- Tracey Martin (Warkworth) 3610 Votes
- James Rolfe (replaced by James Colville before term ended) (Wellsford)
Economy
[edit]The area has a rural economy. Dairy farming, horticulture, winemaking, forestry and tourism are major industries.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Stats NZ Geographic Data Service". Community Board 2023 (generalised). Retrieved 21 February 2025.
- ^ a b "Subnational population estimates - Aotearoa Data Explorer". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 29 October 2025.
- ^ a b "Rodney Local Board". aucklandcouncil.govt.nz. Auckland Council.
- ^ "Auckland's representation arrangements are finalised". OurAuckland. Auckland Council. 18 March 2025. Retrieved 15 February 2026.
- ^ "Local board member results". voteauckland.co.nz. Auckland Council. Retrieved 12 February 2026.
- ^ "Contact Rodney Local Board members". www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz. Auckland Council. Retrieved 15 February 2026.
- ^ "Council profile". aucklandcouncil.govt.nz. Auckland Council.