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Our dynamic beach
Phil Vine in the Herald on coastal erosion and accretion at Awhitu, Piha and Muriwai. quotes Mischa and Steve Davis, Jim Dahm and others. http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11195493
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A walk on Ridge Road Track
After exhausting all the tracks west of Anawhata Road, it was time to start exploring the tracks east of the road which go into the interior of the Waitakere Ranges, [ Read More ]
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Action on polluted West Coast lagoons
Poorly managed or maintained septic tanks are being blamed for high levels of E coli recorded in lagoons at Piha and Karekare. The waterways have been regularly declared unsafe for [ Read More ]
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Dark horse stomps through Aussie field
Elliot Paerata-Reid the young surfer from Piha has this week made a big name for himself on the Australian pro junior surfing circuit. (Association of professional Surfers). They called him [ Read More ]
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Woman robbed at knifepoint on Waitakere Track
A pregnant woman was robbed at knifepoint while walking on the Upper Nihotupu Reservoir Track yesterday (7 January) at about 10.45 am. The woman, in her mid-30s, was about 5 minutes [ Read More ]
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Fire at Karekare
A fire blocked both roads into Karekare today. Located on a cliff face just above the Pohutukawa Glade on Lone Kauri Road, the fire proved a challenge because of the [ Read More ]
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A satisfying walk in the park, McKenzie and Maungaroa Ridge Tracks
For a satisfying round trip, here’s an option for a decent walk beginning and ending at Piha, taking in the McKenzie, Maungaroa Ridge Track and Maungaroa Lookout Track. It took [ Read More ]
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Consultation on Ecological Restoration Plan for Piha Beach Reserves
Plant and animal pests are negatively impacting on the Piha Beach Reserve network and only minor work has been undertaken in the past to address this issue. Wildland Consultants [ Read More ]
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Installation of Piha dog bylaw signage
Auckland Council’s Communications & Public Affairs department together with Local & Sports Parks and Regional Parks have designed a standard design for dog bylaw signage for regional use. New signs [ Read More ]
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Congratulations to Fiona
Fiona Anderson, seen here with Pam Corkery, has just been awarded a Special Award for Services to the Community by the Peace Foundation. Well earned!