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Farewell to Jack Kingston 1918-2017

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Jack Kingston was one of Piha’s oldest and longest dwelling residents, when he died on 9 November 2017 aged 99 years. He has been at Piha so long, the corner of the road  [ Read More ]

Party vote results from Piha booth

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Elections results for the party vote at Piha have been released. In the 1914 the Greens made the most votes at Barnett Hall, 192 of the 464 total votes cast.  [ Read More ]

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New waste service coming to Piha

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The waste collection is changing all over Auckland in the next few months. In Piha people can either continue with the orange bags as usual or move to using a  [ Read More ]

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Auckland Council consulting on Taitomo Concept Plan

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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 ]

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Sand dune to be topped

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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 ]

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Woman missing at Piha

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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 ]

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Body washed up at Muriwai

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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 ]

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Kauri Rescue Project awarded National Science Challenge funding

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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 ]

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Nesting dotterels need protection at North Piha

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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 ]

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Swimmer missing at Piha

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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 ]

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