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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
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Works underway in Domain
Rollers in the Domain signal the upgrading of the road through the Domain. Complaints about dust and wheelies have resulted in the road being widened, sealed and the level raised. [ Read More ]
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New parks signs rolled out
New colours and signage are coming our way to replace old Auckland Regional Council and Waitakere City Council parks signs. The base colour of signs is dark blue, with an [ Read More ]
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Piha’s built heritage
The debate around the Piha Bowling Club building has highlighted the age of the older buildings around Piha. It seemed timely to draw up a list of Piha’s built heritage [ Read More ]
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Members vote to retain Bowling Club premises
At its AGM on Sunday 30 June, members of the Piha Bowling Club voted 19 to 8 (with one abstention) not to go-ahead with co-location in a new building with [ Read More ]
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Piha the winner with number of groups
I have frequently quoted that Piha has 26 community groups, a number I counted up a few years ago. I’ve heard people quoting this number too, so I thought I’d list [ Read More ]
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Plan Change 36 made operative
The controversial Plan Change 36 was made operative by Auckland Council’s Regional Development and Operations Committee on 20 June 2013. The plan change was introduced by the former Waitakere City Council [ Read More ]