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Sell-out Labour Day Market brings the crowds

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Everything edible had disappeared by 2.30 and stall holders were counting their cash. A great day at Piha market and a boost to groups’ funds.

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New rubbish bags

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The Auckland Council Waste Solutions Unit is introducing a new regional rubbish bagfeaturing a consistent design, colour (orange) and unit price, on sale from 1 November 2015, as per the images  [ Read More ]

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Death of Jack de Bazin

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Sadly, Jack de Bazin died on Friday 18th September. Jack and his wife Ngaire lived in Rayner Road for years and were at the hub of community life. Jack was  [ Read More ]

Rural rates consultation

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Rural Rates pre-engagement – Public meeting 6pm, Wednesday 30 September at 39 Glenmall Place, Glen Eden The Waitakere Ranges Local Board invites you to this public meeting being facilitated by  [ Read More ]

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Karekare pohutukawa threatened for the chop

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An iconic pohutukawa hanging over Karekare Road is being investigated by Auckland Transport for removal. The Waitakere Ranges Local Board last night (13 August) passed resolutions opposing any action on  [ Read More ]

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Piha CoastCare Wetlands Workshop

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To be led by freshwater ecologist Shona Myers Piha Library Sunday 26 July 1-4.30 pm

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Old pohutukawa loses limb to truck

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One of Piha’s most prominent pohutukawa lost a limb on the morning of Wednesday 24 June when a truck struck it with such force a limb was severed. The Piha  [ Read More ]

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Giant lizard pops up at North Piha

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This truly gorgeous lizard is mutating out of stone in front of the Waygood property at North Piha. I think the stone came originally from 27 Glen Esk Road, but whoever  [ Read More ]

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Anzac Day in glorious sunshine

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An enormous crowd gathered at the Piha RSA to march down to the WW1 and WW2 Rolls of Honour at Lion Rock, marking the 100th year since the landing at  [ Read More ]

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Surf club raises fund with stunning photos

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Piha Surf Life Saving Club raised $25,000 towards its rebuild plans over the summer and $5320 of that was through an online auction of dramatic photos by well-known photographers. http://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/local-news/western-leader/67797944/photos-help-fund-piha-surf-club-upgrade