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Archive for December, 2011

Who’s threatening who here?

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This curious sign in Beach Valley Road (just above the Razza) is designed to warn people that just up the road is a low-hanging pohutukawa branch. Of course it has been  [ Read More ]

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Les Barker – long-distance runner

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I can remember when driving out to Piha we would sometimes pass Les Barker striding out on the Piha Road. Fitness fanatic Les used to run to Piha from the  [ Read More ]

Wilf and Ella Hilford, lovers of Piha’s pohutukawa

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Wilf and Ella Hilford were two of the original community that settled at the end of North Piha Beach, Ella, or Marcella Wardrop Luke Hilford, having purchased Lots 46 and  [ Read More ]

Safe drinking message coming to Piha 7 January

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Volleyball, live music, silent disco and frisbee are just some of the planned entertainment at Piha in Auckland Transport’s new sensible alcohol campaign.  The Make it a good one, Make  [ Read More ]

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Watching the Marawhara

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On Thursday 15 December a number of local groups met with the Auckland Council’s Local and Sports Parks West, Auckland Transport and the Waitakere Ranges Local Board to discuss the  [ Read More ]

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Upgrading of sports field at Piha

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Local and Sports Park West has notified us of works happening in our area. The upgrade of the field at Piha Domain is programmed to be undertaken this financial year. The  [ Read More ]

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Fireworks campaign planned at Piha

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Piha Residents and Ratepayers plans a campaign to educate locals about the dangers of fireworks. A flyer is under development which will be hand delivered around Piha before New Years  [ Read More ]

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More dune maintenance at Marine Parade South

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Local and Sports Parks West report: Maintenance is required along Marine Parade South to remove sand from the car parks and existing pedestrian walkways down to the beach.  Local and  [ Read More ]

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New toilet block planned for Domain

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Local Parks West is planning a completely new toilet block to serve patrons of the Piha Domain and visitors to Piha. The existing block, contained in a Lockwood building, is  [ Read More ]

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Piha Surf Club – restaurant opens Friday 9 December

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New chef from Brazil – New staff – New extensive menu Also open for coffee and lunches after Boxing Day Summer is here and its time to start spending long  [ Read More ]

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