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Waitakere Ranges Local Board due to endorse Dune Management Plan
At its next meeting (9 October) the Waitakere Ranges Local Board is expected to endorse a Dune Management Plan for the area of Piha beach south of Lion Rock. The [ Read More ]
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Piha events in Auckland Heritage Festival
There are many events in this year’s Heritage Festival that will appeal to people with an interest in the history of West Auckland. Sandra Coney is speaking at two [ Read More ]
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Two bereavements at Piha
Piha suffered two bereavements of long term locals in the last week. Larry Gibson, former Piha Bowling Club president and stalwart and extremely hard worker for the club, died in [ Read More ]
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Launch of On the Radar with RNZAF top brass
Sandra Coney’s new book, On the Radar, was launched by Air Vice-Marshal Peter Stockwell, Chief of Air Force, in Auckland last night. Coney wrote the book to find out more about [ Read More ]
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Trigger points for Piha beach streams
At its meeting on Wednesday 28 August, the Waitakere Ranges Local Board will consider a report regarding trigger points for the Wekatahi and Marawhara Streams (Item 19 of the attachment [ Read More ]
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Fireworks ban welcome at Piha
Piha Ratepayers and Residents had a big success this week. Auckland Council at its Governing Body meeting on 22 August adopted a new Public Safety and Nuisance Bylaw, with much strengthened law [ Read More ]
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Future of regional parks cemented with Auckland Council
Auckland Council has recently finalised a long process which has seen all current regional parks retained together under the jurisdiction of the Governing Body of the Auckland Council. On amalgamation [ Read More ]
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Surf breaks under threat
Good article in the New Zealand Herald Thursday 15 about consents given to undertake works at nationally significant surf breaks that may harm them. Al Gillespie, Pro Vice-Chancellor Research and [ Read More ]
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New rules for SEAs?
The Auckland Council is considering new rules for Significant Ecological Areas after concerns raised by residents with SEAs on their properties. These are: Dead vegetation – Permit all removal of [ Read More ]
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Second stage of consultation at Piha Mill Camp
Have your say on the concept plan for Piha Mill Camp at the camp, Saturday 3 August 1-3 pm A5_Flyer_Saturday 3rd Aug