Piha R&R News Update -28th January

Summer Madness: We thought that summer had finally arrived, and then we get an Anniversary weekend Sunday of colds winds and wintery rain !! We can only hope that summer will arrive in February. Meanwhile, the grass is dying through lack of rain and the weeds keep growing. The “patch-work” on Piha Road down the hill continues and we expect that will be followed by chip-sealing as they have don on Seaview Road where it is already starting to fail in high stress areas. We are talking to them. We thank all our first responders and surf lifeguards for their continuing and diligent service to the Piha community and visitors.

Road reserves grants scheme: registrations close 10 Feb: Was your property impacted by a slip on a road reserve? A road reserve is the strip of land between your property's boundary and the road or footpath. Homeowners with property access issues caused by road reserve landslips in the 2023 storms have until 10 February 2025 to register their interest for Auckland Council's limited one-off grants scheme.

Auckland Council Recovery Office published their latest Update (Jan. 23rd). The firt two items covering slips on the road corridor that affect property owners, and the Questions regarding Placard (Sticker) removal and assistance may be of interest to some Piha property owners affected by slips from the road reserve. See the latest Auckland Council Recovery Office Update HERE.. also see Auckland Transport (West) Update HERE.

RIP Jeanette Neville: We extend our condolences to Jacqui and Hannah and their extended families on the passing this week of their Mum and Nan respectively. Jeanette and late husband Terry Neville were long time residents of Seaview Road, Tasman Estate, and supporters of Piha SLSC.

Piha Community News: The latest edition o0f the PCN is being prepared now and is expected to be available for Waitangi Weekend, from the Piha Store, Library, or Piha Post Office. Members free copies will be available from the Piha Post Office.

Piha R&R Membership Fees ($25) and Piha Community Post Office Box rental Fees ($125 Including required Membership) are now due: See below for payment details.

Membership: We encourage all those in the Piha community to become members. Strong membership gives us a strong voice to advocate with Council for improved services, maintenance and infrastructure for Piha. Fees are currently $25 per member for the year. (1st November, 2024 thru 31 October, 2025.) This includes free copies of the Piha Community News. Please support your community. Make payment to Piha R&R Account 12-3051-0262370-00 Existing Members note your name in the details. New Members, please complete the Membership Form HERE.

Piha Post Office has PO Boxes available for rent. Secure your mail and support this important community service. $125 includes required membership.. Make payment to Piha R&R Account 12-3051-0262370-04

Piha Ratepayers and Residents Association, Inc.n.January 15, 2025