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Piha Gal scoops pool in NZ TV Awards
Piha’s Melanie Reid scooped the pool of prestigious investigative journalism awards at the NZ television Awards with “The Eye of the Storm”, her investigation of the treatment of claimant Bronwyn Pullar [ Read More ]
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“A Hoe” Coastal Paddle against sea-bed mining
Starting 15 November, surfer Dave Rastavich “Rasta” will paddle on an epic journey from Cape Egmont to Piha arriving here on 1 December. Dave is an internationally acclaimed surfer and [ Read More ]
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Piha winners in JT Diamond Essay Competition
Local Piha folk came out with the honours at the “Capturing the West” 2012 Essay Competition in honour of Jack Diamond, the original researcher of the West. Glenda Northey won [ Read More ]
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New beach website needs a lot more work
A new website from Surf Life Saving New Zealand aims to inform visitors about West Coast and other beaches: where to swim and surf, lifeguard patrols, surfing, fishing and so [ Read More ]
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Karekare locals save boy from sand collapse
Karekare local women, Shalema Wanden-Hannay and Alia Bland, took their kids for a play on the beach and ended up saving a boy from the collapse of a sand tunnel he [ Read More ]
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Piha Market Day a hit
Boy, didn’t the crowds come out for the Piha Preschool Market Day! Grey skies but not rain drew a huge crowd with lots to choose from. I came home with [ Read More ]
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New interp for Piha macrocarpa
Local and Sports Parks West has installed a great new interpretation sign by the macrocarpas in Piha Domain. This follows the fencing off to save the trees from damage by [ Read More ]
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News from Piha SLSC
It’s wild and windy weather at Piha, and it’s hard to imagine anyone being brave enough to swim, but it is the start of the club seaso, so here’s some [ Read More ]
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Lone Kauri School looking for donated items for Garage and Bake Sale
Visit and support Lone Kauri School Garage and Bake Sale 12 La Trobe Track Saturday 27 Oct 9 am-2 pm Please donate items by 26 OCT by calling 812 8719 [ Read More ]
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Cat Tunks at Bowler Jam Night
Another great night of music on Friday 12 October from George Thomson, Rafi, Marc Mateo, the gorgeous Cat Tunks and other friends.