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Death of Bruce Murray

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The death occured yesterday 4 January of Bruce Murray, a very long term resident of Piha. Bruce’s family had long-standing connections with Piha, having taken over the Piha Store from the  [ Read More ]

Strangest sight on the sea

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A black dot off Pakiti Rock at 4.30pm Thursday 29th turned out to be a black swan, paddling along in the briney. We kid you not, and we had not  [ Read More ]

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In the holiday mood – Ole!

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Found and photographed in Piha Domain early last evening (29 December 2011) these three fine young hombre trying to inveigle attendees at the Piha Tennis Club barbie to a Mexican Night  [ Read More ]

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Funds allocated for Piha projects

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The Waitakere Ranges Local Board has allocated some of its discretionary funds to projects at Piha. $50,000 Opex has been allocated to the joint Piha Tennis Club/Piha Bowling Club rebuild  [ Read More ]

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Who’s threatening who here?

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This curious sign in Beach Valley Road (just above the Razza) is designed to warn people that just up the road is a low-hanging pohutukawa branch. Of course it has been  [ Read More ]

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Safe drinking message coming to Piha 7 January

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Volleyball, live music, silent disco and frisbee are just some of the planned entertainment at Piha in Auckland Transport’s new sensible alcohol campaign.  The Make it a good one, Make  [ Read More ]

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Watching the Marawhara

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On Thursday 15 December a number of local groups met with the Auckland Council’s Local and Sports Parks West, Auckland Transport and the Waitakere Ranges Local Board to discuss the  [ Read More ]

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Upgrading of sports field at Piha

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Local and Sports Park West has notified us of works happening in our area. The upgrade of the field at Piha Domain is programmed to be undertaken this financial year. The  [ Read More ]

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Fireworks campaign planned at Piha

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Piha Residents and Ratepayers plans a campaign to educate locals about the dangers of fireworks. A flyer is under development which will be hand delivered around Piha before New Years  [ Read More ]

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More dune maintenance at Marine Parade South

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Local and Sports Parks West report: Maintenance is required along Marine Parade South to remove sand from the car parks and existing pedestrian walkways down to the beach.  Local and  [ Read More ]

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