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Archive for September, 2012

Get rid of tradescantia

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Pat La Roche, Piha Coast Care, today sent out the “how to” of getting rid of tradescantia and why. A timely reminder, here it is I got a shock when  [ Read More ]

Ron Cooper 1927-2012

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Ron Cooper, a loyal and long-standing member of Piha Surf Life Saving Club, died at Taupaki Gables on 15 September 2012. Ron was born on 7 April 1927, grew up at Smale  [ Read More ]

Don Binney, friend of Piha, dies aged 73

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 Don Binney, painter and great lover of the West Coast, has suddenly died aged 73. Binney was in hospital for other reasons when he suddenly had a heart attack and  [ Read More ]

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Nippers Registration Day Piha SLSC

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Blast from the Past: Ed Tredrea, old Piha identity playing badminton at 95

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Clearly, exposure to Piha is good for longevity. Ed Tredrea was written up recently in The Aucklander, playing badminton at nearly 95. The Tredreas, Ed, Joyce and three children,  had  [ Read More ]

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First of the spring – kowhai on the front lawn

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This kowhai on the front lawn always puts on a huge display unless the kereru don’t get to it first. It is one-of-a-kind in that it has enormously long seed  [ Read More ]

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Karekare Beach Races

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Friday night Jam session at The Bowler

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Come and listen or entertain yourself. High quality, Piha-grown entertainment with great food and drinks from Mark, Toby and Debs. Enjoy their new menu with great vegetarian choices, but excellent steak  [ Read More ]

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Bowler Opening and Mike Murane Music

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Saturday 6 October is the Opening of the 2012/13 season for the Piha Bowling Club. Bowls during the day and that evening Mike Murane, Tony Gison and daughter Cat will  [ Read More ]

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