Piha R&R News Update - 28th May

Piha Matariki Festival 2024: Piha Community R&R is pleased to be sponsoring this years Matariki Festival and using it as a vehicle to launch the Piha Resilience Project with funding assistance from the Auckland Council Recovery Office. Piha Matariki 2024 Website HERE

Road Repairs: It looks like we are stuck with navigating around Forrest Hill Road until at least mid-July. Glenesk Road repairs are on target for completion by the end of June.

Skate Park: The now active Piha Skatepark Sub-Committee met again recently and plans to meet again early in June. Please get in touch if you would like to assist in putting together as much background information as possible to support submissions to the Local Parks Management Plan Review later this year. This will be a challenging journey, but we have enthusiasm and determination on our side.

Treasurer: The Association Treasurer has retired and we are intyerested in hearing from anyone local who has Xero experience and may have an interest in getting involved. Email us for more information if interested.

Auckland Council Storm Recovery: The Government has released more funds to Auckland Council and Auckland Transport for drain clearance and flood mitigation. We continue to work with our contacts there to get action on area in Piha that need attention. Plans for North and South Piha stormwater flooding mitigation are being finalised so we hope the finding will filter down to where it is needed.

Membership: We encourage all members of 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 $10 per member for the year. (1st November thru 31 October, 2024) 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. $110 includes required membership.. Make payment to Piha R&R Account 12-3051-0262370-04