After testing spraying in the Claude Abel Lily Pond, Parks has started to control the invasive Mexican water lily in the pond. The test spraying showed no residue of glyphosate,  [ Read More ]

At next Thursday’s Governing Body meeting, councillors will be voting on a proposal to pilot Retrofit loans to replace old septic tanks. This is part of the action plan to  [ Read More ]

As part of the Te Kawerau a Maki Claims Settlement Act 2015, the New Zealand Geographic Board has restored the traditional names to parts of the West Coast and wider  [ Read More ]

Auckland Transport is consulting on a proposal to install timber barriers along the south side of Seaview Road between the end of the existing barriers and the Domain gate. This  [ Read More ]

Waitakere Ranges Heritage Area Transport Guidelines Sept15 (no comments … Auckland Transport is consulting on Design Guidelines for roads in the Heritage Area. The message from Auckland Transport is: Good  [ Read More ]

Rubbish bins to replace the old pipe bins were installed in parks throughout Piha in time for Labour Day weekend. With grey-green metal and wooden sides, the bins fit in  [ Read More ]

Everything edible had disappeared by 2.30 and stall holders were counting their cash. A great day at Piha market and a boost to groups’ funds.

From 10 am to 4 pm on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 November, artists throughout the Waitakeres will have their studios open for visitors. See artists at work and stock  [ Read More ]

Sadly, Jack de Bazin died on Friday 18th September. Jack and his wife Ngaire lived in Rayner Road for years and were at the hub of community life. Jack was  [ Read More ]

On this week’s Purina pound pups to dog stars on TV1 was the heart-warming story about Paddy, a gorgeous golden lab that had been starved, beaten and confined, before being  [ Read More ]