Buddy (Fredrick Ross) Lucas 22 May 1931-18 October 2002 There was shock when news spread that Buddy Lucas was seriously ill and disbelief when this fit, vigorous man died. Around  [ Read More ]

Stanley Arthur ˜Bill’ Hanson December 1913 ” 16 July 2006 A lover of the West Coast and a loyal participant in Piha’s Anzac Day parades died in July. Bill Hanson  [ Read More ]

Barbara Agnes Way 6 October 1913 ” 1 October 2002   The Ways ” Hadyn and Barbara – were among the early bach owners at Piha, their distinctive circular-front roughcast  [ Read More ]

Arthur Desmond Pike (Des)  1922-17 April 2007   Des Pike, one of Piha’s legends, died on 17 April, aged 84 years. The past President and life member of Piha Surf  [ Read More ]

  There was consternation when Waitakere City Council announced it was about to fell one of the two remaining ” of an original three ” macrocarpas near the Bowling Club,  [ Read More ]

Into the West: a goldmine of information about the early settlers of the West Piha resident, Jan Barnes, is a descendant of two of the oldest families to settle in  [ Read More ]

A community-run library offering a big range of books, videos, DVDs, children’s books. Opening hours:  Monday 10 am – 1 pm, Wed 10am – 1 pm, Thurs afternoon 3.30 pm –  [ Read More ]

Every Thursday 1pm – 4pm at Barnett Hall. Ring Shirley 8128 792

Qualified teacher and teacher aids providing quality care and educational programmes at Barnett Hall, Tuesday to Friday 8.30am – 4.30 pm. Ring 8128 013

Runs a playgroup at Barnett Hall for kids and parents on Mondays 9.30 am- 12.30 am. Tea/coffee and biscuits for parents. For more information phone the Preschool on Mondays 8128 013