In December 2016 Auckland Council published a draft concept plan for The Gap at Piha consultation and as a result received submissions from 9 community groups and 75 individuals.  There was a general  [ Read More ]

At the request of the Piha surf club, the Parks Department of Auckland Council will be taking the top off the dune in front of the surf club during the  [ Read More ]

The car of woman who told friends she was going for a run at Piha has been found at Log Race Road, but the woman, Kim Bambus,  is still missing.  [ Read More ]

A body was found on Muriwai beach by a member of the public on Wednesday afternoon (21/12). It is thought to be the body of the 24-year-old Congolese man who  [ Read More ]

A new project team comprising scientists, social scientists, iwi and community groups has gained two-year funding from the Government’s Biological Heritage National Science Challenge http://www.biologicalheritage.nz/ one of only six successful  [ Read More ]

Auckland Council is moving to protect nesting dotterels in the dunes between the Marawhara and Wekatahi Streams. This is the first time for many years that dotterels have nested at  [ Read More ]

A swimming went missing near Lion Rock about 6 pm last and despite extensive searching by lifeguards in IRBs and rescue helicopters, has not been found. Fixed wing planes and people  [ Read More ]

Waitakere Ranges communities are again facing the very real threat of bush fires, property damage and possible fatalities as Guy Fawkes and summer heat looms. Community organisations and firefighters throughout  [ Read More ]

A 5-year-old boy went missing at Piha in the late afternoon of 22 October 2016. It was reported that he was seen in the sand-dunes and on the track to Whites Beach.  [ Read More ]

Auckland Transport has recently extended the roadside wooden rails along Seaview Road to the Domain entrance. This means the whole stretch of road from just below the library to Little  [ Read More ]