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The future of Piha Domain
Auckland Council is studying Piha Domain and Piha Wetland to look at flooding and erosion. The study will look at the safety of buildings and facilities and whether any need [ Read More ]
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Woman rescued from bush
A female tramper rang in the rescue crew when she got trapped in dense bush and gorse at the south end of Piha beach, above the Tasman Lookout Track. Police [ Read More ]
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Dog attacks on little penguins at Piha
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/582407/auckland-owners-warned-to-control-dogs-after-attacks-on-little-blue-penguins?fbclid=IwY2xjawO36mlleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETF3MWdLdVRKc0FEdGtLVkxic3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHvGE_dbUimFaoEvsxZzaQtQI7NH8oOmaE1KZkWATMFyaNq6ydYR2SFAo37B3_aem_HlCAq5MifTUCHtV4wHsvPQ
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First step in creating a Deed of Acknowledgement
Yesterday, 8 August 2025, the Waitakere Ranges Local Board, took the first step in creating a Deed of Acknowledgement between the Crown and Auckland Council and the iwi, Te Kawerau [ Read More ]
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Cat survey supports greater controls
Auckland Council recently surveyed Aucklanders about control of domestic cats in preparation for the next Regional Pest Management Plan, which sets the rules about how to manage plant and [ Read More ]
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Funds for drowning victim’s widow
Over $50,000 has been raised for the widow of Tran Duy Quyen, the Vietnamese fisherman who drowned at Piha on 9 January. His body was found several days later at [ Read More ]
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Fire at Anawhata
The siren went at Piha around 5 pm Wednesday 15 January signalling a fire at Anawhata. A number of fire crews attended and three helicopters with monsoon buckets. Seven [ Read More ]
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Fisherman drowns at Piha
Around lunchtime today Thursday 9 January a fisherman wearing a lifejacket was seen to fall into the water near The Gap, at the south end of Piha beach. Despite searching [ Read More ]
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Fire damages Piha RSA
A fire started in the outside smoking area of the Piha RSA last night – 26 December 2024 – and damaged the west end of the building. It was first [ Read More ]
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New summer dog patrol officer
Welcome Nathalia Sherrock who is the dog control officer over the summer months at the West Coast Beaches.