Rodney Community

06/10/2026

Sign-ups now open for Term 4 at the OWL Community Hub, Wellsford!

Two FREE creative programmes are starting this term at the OWL Community Hub, 120 Rodney St, Wellsford, and both have spots available.

🎨 Creative Art Classes for girls aged 10–13
Thursdays, 3:45–5pm, 22 October – 26 November
A six-week series where girls can explore creativity, expression and confidence through simple craft-based activities.

📓 Creative Journaling
Tuesdays, 10am–12pm, 20 October – 24 November
Build your own creative journal using a range of art techniques.

Both classes are free, all materials are provided, and no experience is needed. They're safe, welcoming and inclusive spaces where everyone can create at their own pace and feel at home.

To register, email [email protected] or [email protected].

Proudly supported by the Rodney Local Board.

05/10/2026

Stay up to date with the work our team is doing across Rodney by joining our mailing list - Rodney Mail :)
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Read our latest newsletter for Spring 2026:
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Are you near Te Hana and need something for the kids to do? This FREE school holiday programme still has spots available for Monday 5th, Tues 6th and Wednesday 7th October. Call 09 423 8701 or click below for the email. Thanks to Te Hana Community Development Trust and Rodney Local Board.

05/10/2026

There is still a week of school holidays to go - struggling to keep the kids busy ?

Take a look at this list of free activities thanks to the Rodney Community team, Rodney Local Board and Rodney Libraries. Make the most of them!

Some activities will require booking so please contact the organiser to save your spot.

Organisers:

Rodney Community team: https://rodneycommunity.org.nz/school-holidays/

Warkworth Library: https://tinyurl.com/5y9hy52z

Wellsford Library: https://tinyurl.com/4ab4p5sb

Mahurangi East Library: https://tinyurl.com/4xypd8a9

Kumeū Library: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/18nZdabUPk/

Helensville Library: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1FKkxcYPBi/

30/09/2026

Youth Alley is coming to the Kōwhai Festival this year! 🌼

On Saturday 17 October, the Warkworth Masonic Hall carpark becomes a space made by and for young people. It's a place to hang out with friends, meet new people and enjoy the festival your way. There will be games, crafts, prizes and free bike tune-ups.

Youth Alley is also a chance for young creators and entrepreneurs to show what they can do. If you make art, jewellery, baking, clothing or anything else, book a table and sell your own work to the festival crowd.

Contact Jess now for table bookings, volunteering or more info -email [email protected]

Brought to you by Rodney Community, with support from the Rodney Local Board.

29/09/2026

FREE school holiday programme at Te Hana Te Ao Marama! On Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 9am to 2pm. Free to attend and lunch is provided!
It's not too late to book - call 09 423-8701 or email [email protected]
Thanks to Te Hana Community Development Trust and Rodney Local Board

29/09/2026

School Holidays in West Rodney!
Are you keeping the kids busy ? Check out these FREE activities for the kids thanks to the Rodney Community team, Rodney Local Board and our local Auckland Libraries Kumeū Library Helensville Library and Service Centre

Some activities require booking. Contact the organiser or go to our website to find more details:
https://rodneycommunity.org.nz/school-holidays/

Print the programme here:
https://rodneycommunity.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/School-Holidays-SepOct2026.pdf

29/09/2026

Week 1: School Holidays in East Rodney

Are you keeping the kids busy ? Check out these FREE activities for the kids thanks to the Rodney Community team, Rodney Local Board and our local Auckland Libraries Warkworth War Memorial Library Mahurangi East Library Wellsford Library
For those near Wellsford and Te Hana - we even have a free three day school holiday programme 9am - 2pm!

Some activities require booking. Contact the organiser or go to our website to find more details:
https://rodneycommunity.org.nz/school-holidays/

Print the programme here:
https://rodneycommunity.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/School-Holidays-SepOct2026.pdf

29/09/2026

🚨 Nau mai, haere mai! IT'S NOT TOO LATE TO JOIN! 🚨

Te Hana Te Ao Marama: Our FREE school holiday programme is already underway, and the tamariki are having a blast! If you missed the start, don't worry. There are still plenty of days left, and we'd love to see your kids there.

🎬Wednesday 30 Sep: Movie day and play in the sun! 🍿
And the whole programme runs again next week, 9am–2pm each day:

🪀 Mon 5 Oct: Tī Rākau games, make your own poi and the Play Trailer
🏃 Tue 6 Oct: Obstacle course with cool prizes! 🏆
🎬 Wed 7 Oct: Movie day and fun in the sun

✅ Completely FREE, no fees at all
✅ Lunch provided every day 🥪
✅ A full day of games, fun and sunshine

👉 Call 09 423 8701 or email [email protected] today to get your tamariki signed up!

Please share this with whānau and friends who might not know about it. 💚
A big thank you to Rodney Local Board for funding this programme.

29/09/2026

Out and About Auckland - Tāmaki Makaurau have just released this October schedule for FREE community activations in Rodney! Go to their page to find more details :)

26/09/2026

Need something for the kids to do these school holidays?
We have rounded up all the free, kids & teen activities available across Rodney thanks to our team, the Rodney Local Board and Auckland Libraries

Contact the organiser or go to our website to find more details.
https://rodneycommunity.org.nz/school-holidays/

Some activities require booking.

You can also download and print a copy of the full timetable here:
https://rodneycommunity.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/School-Holidays-SepOct2026.pdf