Men of Lion Rock

For the past 13 years, Sandra Coney has been researching the lives for the 49 men on the WW1 Roll of Honour of Lion Rock. This commemorates the millhands and  [ Read More ]

Work on Roll of Honour complete

 Conservation and cleaning work has been completed on Piha’s WW1 Roll of Honour. The lead lettering has been checked and loose letters batted back. One coat of efflorescent paultice worked well  [ Read More ]

Conserving Piha’s Roll of Honour

You may have noticed that our loved WW1 Roll of Honour on Lion Rock has taken on an odd appearance. The Auckland Council is undertaking restoration work on the WW1 Plaque situated on Lion  [ Read More ]

Anzac Day – age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn

Roll of Honour cleaned for Anzac Day

The WW1 Roll of Honour on Lion Rock has had a clean to enable the lettering to be legible. The Auckland Council brought in a conservation expert to advise on  [ Read More ]

Shot of the week – gorgeous Piha sunset

Piha Mill Gala Day

Under Gallery, go to “Piha Mill Gala Day 28 November 2010” to see photos from the Piha Mill Gala day on Sunday 28 November.

Piha Neighbourhood Support

Olivia McPherson has taken over as Coordinator of Piha Neighbourhood Support, from Mary Mead and Phil Wallis, who have done the job since 2002. This very important job helps keep  [ Read More ]