Sandra Coney’s new book, On the Radar, was launched by Air Vice-Marshal Peter Stockwell, Chief of Air Force, in Auckland last night. Coney wrote the book to find out more about  [ Read More ]

At its meeting on Wednesday 28 August, the Waitakere Ranges Local Board will consider a report regarding trigger points for the Wekatahi and Marawhara Streams (Item 19 of the attachment  [ Read More ]

Piha Ratepayers and Residents had a big success this week. Auckland Council at its Governing Body meeting on 22 August adopted a new Public Safety and Nuisance Bylaw, with much strengthened law  [ Read More ]

Auckland Council has recently finalised a long process which has seen all current regional parks retained together under the jurisdiction of the Governing Body of the Auckland Council. On amalgamation  [ Read More ]

Good article in the New Zealand Herald Thursday 15 about consents given to undertake works at nationally significant surf breaks that may harm them. Al Gillespie, Pro Vice-Chancellor Research and  [ Read More ]

The Auckland Council is considering new rules for Significant Ecological Areas after concerns raised by residents with SEAs on their properties. These are: Dead vegetation – Permit all removal of  [ Read More ]

Have your say on the concept plan for Piha Mill Camp at the camp, Saturday 3 August 1-3 pm A5_Flyer_Saturday 3rd Aug

Rollers in the Domain signal the upgrading of the road through the Domain. Complaints about dust and wheelies have resulted in the road being widened, sealed and the level raised.  [ Read More ]

New colours and signage are coming our way to replace old Auckland Regional Council and Waitakere City Council parks signs. The base colour of signs is dark blue, with an  [ Read More ]

The debate around the Piha Bowling Club building has highlighted the age of the older buildings around Piha. It seemed timely to draw up a list of Piha’s built heritage  [ Read More ]