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Auckland Council consulting on Taitomo Concept Plan
In December 2016 Auckland Council published a draft concept plan for The Gap at Piha consultation and as a result received submissions from 9 community groups and 75 individuals. There was a general [ Read More ]
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Sand dune to be topped
At the request of the Piha surf club, the Parks Department of Auckland Council will be taking the top off the dune in front of the surf club during the [ Read More ]
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Woman missing at Piha
The car of woman who told friends she was going for a run at Piha has been found at Log Race Road, but the woman, Kim Bambus, is still missing. [ Read More ]
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Body washed up at Muriwai
A body was found on Muriwai beach by a member of the public on Wednesday afternoon (21/12). It is thought to be the body of the 24-year-old Congolese man who [ Read More ]
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Kauri Rescue Project awarded National Science Challenge funding
A new project team comprising scientists, social scientists, iwi and community groups has gained two-year funding from the Government’s Biological Heritage National Science Challenge http://www.biologicalheritage.nz/ one of only six successful [ Read More ]
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Nesting dotterels need protection at North Piha
Auckland Council is moving to protect nesting dotterels in the dunes between the Marawhara and Wekatahi Streams. This is the first time for many years that dotterels have nested at [ Read More ]
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Swimmer missing at Piha
A swimming went missing near Lion Rock about 6 pm last and despite extensive searching by lifeguards in IRBs and rescue helicopters, has not been found. Fixed wing planes and people [ Read More ]
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Fireworks threaten bush – John Key refuses Fireworks action
Waitakere Ranges communities are again facing the very real threat of bush fires, property damage and possible fatalities as Guy Fawkes and summer heat looms. Community organisations and firefighters throughout [ Read More ]
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Child dies in accident at North Piha
A 5-year-old boy went missing at Piha in the late afternoon of 22 October 2016. It was reported that he was seen in the sand-dunes and on the track to Whites Beach. [ Read More ]
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Wooden rails extend safe walking
Auckland Transport has recently extended the roadside wooden rails along Seaview Road to the Domain entrance. This means the whole stretch of road from just below the library to Little [ Read More ]