Piha’s history revealed

I’ve added a lot of new history on the site about people and places at Piha. In the course of my ongoing research, I’ve found out new and interesting things  [ Read More ]

Our endangered dophins – Maui’s

While swimming out the back some years ago I was joined by some Maui’s dolphins. An unforgettable experience if a little scary at the time. They say they are small  [ Read More ]

More photos of Piha

Here’s a message from another photographer with terrific photos of Piha, local man Peter Mitchell. I have added some spectacular new images to my collection of Piha photos on the  [ Read More ]

Gorgeous Anzac Day photos

If you want to relive the Anzac Day ceremony from beginning to end have a look at these splendid photos by photographer Russell McMahon. If you want a copy of  [ Read More ]

Tennis court resurfacing underway

Resurfacing Piha Tennis Club courts is underway, which will also accommodate any future netball. The tennis fences are also to be replaced. The work was funded by the club and  [ Read More ]

Images from Anzac Day 2012

Deadline for consultation on Basketball Half-Court extended to 14 May

The deadline for consultation on the basketball halfcourt in the Domain has been extended to Monday 14 May and a letterbox drop is also being organised. For more information go  [ Read More ]

Piha top surfbreak in the Auckland region

When Auckland Council surveyed surfers for their top surfbreaks, Piha came home as the most surfed and the favourite surfbreak in the Auckland region. Other valued surfbreaks were Te Arai,  [ Read More ]

Today’s walk around Anawhata Farm

Glorious day to walk the Anawhata Farm with a group of 40, a number from Piha, organised by Friends of Regional Parks. We had ample information commentary from ranger Simon  [ Read More ]

Bulldozers soon to separate Marawhara and Wekatahi

Following discussions held in February 2012, Auckland Council Local Parks West has progressed works to realign the Wekatahi and Marawhara Streams at Piha. See works here 12-04-18 Stream Realignment Plans Tonkin  [ Read More ]