Piha R&R News Update -24th February

Is Summer Finally Here? : At last we have some weather that we can call summer… and it is dry, and the water tanks are getting low, and the grass is drying, just like we expect summer to be. Meantime we are saddened by the loss of lives at our cherished corner of the planed and commiserate with our Piha Surf lifesavers who are devastated over the losses and the circumstances. We are talking Auckland Transport, requesting speed bumps on Glenesk Road and “let it pass” signs again on Piha Road to them.

Oratia Kids Camp: Is on this week and Camp Mother Fiona is always pleased to receive donations of time, goods, money, etc., from our generous community.

Piha Surf Life Saving Club: Are excited to announce that from last weekend, Piha SLSC will be running a Surfside Sunset Observational Patrol from 5-7pm each Saturday and Sunday evening. We thank all the Surf lifesavers and Piha First Responders for their tireless service.

Auckland Council Recovery Office published their latest Update (Feb 20th). There are items about maintenance of Council-owned vacant land and the future use for storm-affected land. As road corridors are Council owned, we will be interested to see if there is any change, and so far we have not had an answer on using storm-affected land in Glenesk Road after 5 years of asking!! See the latest Auckland Council Recovery Office Update HERE... also see Auckland Transport (West) Recovery Progress Update HERE.

Piha Community News: The latest edition o0f the PCN is now available from the Piha Store, Library, or Piha Post Office. Members free copies will be available from the Piha Post Office. A great effort by the team and a good read to have on the coffee table.

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