MCTT NEWS – Creating a connected trail network in the Matakana Coast region

“It’s more important than ever that residents speak up and let Rodney Local Board members know if the three-year plan, just released for consultation, is right for their community. The…

Hi, everyone – we received this note of appreciation the other day from the Department of Conservation. Well done to all the volunteers in Omaha who have helped with planting,…

By way of update, Council seems to be making good progress on the new/upgraded concrete walkway from Blue Bell Parade down to Meiklejohn Way (see first photo) The wooden Walkways…

Courtesy of the Rodney Local Board, here’s an update on Restore Rodney East which provides support for community groups engaged in conservation projects in eastern Rodney.    

Hi, everyone – here’s the latest update from Council’s Healthy Waters team about stormwater developments around Omaha. Omaha Stormwater News

Council advises that things will be getting underway on the second round of footpath renewals for FY23 (see image below NB dates have been put back slightly). There will be…

Over the coming months, Rodney Local Board would like your help to shape our draft local board plan. Local board plans are strategic three-year plans based on community feedback To…

INVITATION TO AN EVENING AT MATAKANA CINEMAS (21 MARCH) FIGHT FOR THE WILD EPISODES 3 & 4 Kia ora The Forest Bridge Trust is hosting a night at Matakana Cinemas…

Go to Visit AK Have Your Say to find out more about the Annual Budget and read the consultation documents. More details are at Auckland Council Consultation_ Annual Budget 2023_2024…

Hi, all – initially, we thought that Council may send TreeScape around Omaha to deal with all the damaged Council trees along roadways, etc in one hit but, perhaps understandably…

An Evening with Ruud Kleinpaste aka The Bug Man 6pm, Tuesday 28 February Mahurangi College Koha at the door with all money raised going to support the kiwi at maunga…

Omaha Stormwater News

Hi, everyone – many of you will have seen the significant damage done to our Omaha dunes by the cyclone. There is now a cliff up to 2 metres high…

Matakana Coast Trail Trust February Newsletter

Good afternoon With the storm building in intensity, Omaha Beach Community, Omaha Beach Golf Club and the Omaha Neighbourhood Watch teams have set up the Community Centre as an emergency…

Our apology but, due to a misunderstanding with our Council contact, there will be no recycling collection this week after all. However, we expect the usual collection to be made…

Please find attached the minutes from our recent AGM. OBC AGM 22 JANUARY 2023 – Final

Our thanks to Councillor Greg Sayers for these helpful emergency numbers and contact information: The primary official website for information is – https://www.aucklandemergencymanagement.org.nz Helpful contacts are; To report flooding, damage to drains, or…

From Tanya Svendsen, Omaha’s Neighbourhood Support Coordinator: Hi Omaharians Weather Alert for the next couple of days. Keep an eye on Civil Defense Notifications! Keep off the roads if possible,…

17th January Once again, we welcome the Animal Management team to Omaha today – thanks for your efforts! 12th January We very much appreciated the visit to Omaha today by…

A note of thanks from the Omaha community to the Council for the speed with which they’ve dealt with broken/dangerous/missing boards on some of our wooden walkways recently (notably Walkway…

As noted in the OBC annual newsletter, here is the link to the annual accounts: OBC 2022 Accounts (Signed)

Update at 12.30 pm Saturday – Hold on, Southerners! Our hard-working Murray@OBC has been in regular contact with Council again this morning. Whilst the Council’s contractor was able to make a…

Here’s a worthwhile fundraising event for KidsCan with a twilight cruise down the Mahurangi River aboard the Jane Gifford. Details at Jane Gifford Cruise

Welcome to our popular summer newsletter which is released each year just before Christmas. Our thanks to all the contributors, advertisers and our wonderful editors. Enjoy! OBC Newsletter 2022

A useful notice from the Council about preparing for storms at https://bit.ly/3Hh0tu4

It’s been great to see the Police actively monitoring the speed on the causeway in recent months and, after a fair bit of lobbying over recent years, we’re very pleased…

Watercare recently sent the report on an irrigation bypass incident at the Omaha Wastewater Treatment Plant in Jones Road. Please see 2022_08_DTOHA_Bypass_Report

Well, this is quite amazing – a kiwi has been videoed in the sanctuary at the northern end of the Omaha spit at night. See Kiwi Video

Hi, all – an update from Auckland Emergency management about the theft of tsunami sirens in Omaha and Pt Wells. 2022-10-31 Notice re Tsunami Siren Theft

The latest news from Matakana Coast Trail Trust

On behalf of the Omaha community, our thanks to Ron McMahon, Geoff Smith and the other volunteers who helped get our replacement sign in place!

Here’s the latest news from Council on the stormwater situation in Omaha. Auckland Council – Stormwater News

Hi, folks – come and join us at Walkway 3 (northern end of Lagoon Way) from 9am this coming Saturday morning to help with some important planting work. Unfortunately, a…

Please come and support the fantastic events at the Omaha Beach Golf Club over the weekend of 11-13th November to raise funds for the Warkworth Wellsford Hospice There is still…

We’re advised by Council that work will begin shortly at William Fraser Reserve to install a new toilet block next to the lower car park and playground, replacing the existing…

24/8/22 UPDATE – Council has now confirmed the rabbit control work for Monday 29 August, with rain dates on Thursday 01 September, Monday 05 September or Tuesday 06 September. Please see this notification…

MCTT QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER

Hi, everyone – we’ve been advised that if you are enrolled as a parliamentary elector outside of Rodney but pay residential rates in Rodney then you may be able to…

Hi, everyone – we need your help please to make sure Auckland Council has the right information about all our parks and reserves in Omaha. Council has published a Draft…

We’ve had a few queries about golf carts using the new path by Omaha Drive and we have received the following advice from Auckland Transport: “Golf carts should only be…

Our thanks to the Council for the rollout of new beach signage that is currently underway. After the odd issue in recent times, there has been some concern about the…

Our thanks to local resident, Richard Brabant, for attending last week’s meeting of the Rodney Local Board to speak on behalf of the Omaha community in general (and OBC and…

There are some interesting articles in the latest Rodney Local Board E-news!

UPDATE (16 June) Lost Omaha kiwi loses battle for life   Great news – a resident in Taumata Road has reported the recent sighting of a kiwi! Can we please…

Auckland Council has today released this very informative update on the ongoing stormwater improvements, especially around the northern end. After the significant work done in the past by OBC Committee…

Hi, everyone – both our Rodney Councillor, Greg Sayers, and our Rodney Local Board representative, Beth Houlbrooke, are encouraging all of us to consider making a submission to the Council…

“Work has started on Wellsford’s brand-new toilet facility with construction of Omaha’s facility at William Fraser Reserve starting next month” https://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2022/04/new-facilities-on-the-way-for-wellsford-and-omaha/

Marine groups welcome decision to save New Zealand’s last scallops

MCTT News for March 2022

Auckland Council has distributed this June 2021 Asbestos Report for the Esplanade Reserve by the Whangateau Harbour. Reserve Abestos report plan_FINAL_Rev1_20210624_clean

Hi, everyone – an important word of warning from one of our local swimmers: “Because it is sheltered from the wind and waves, the beach area near the groyne is…

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We’re encouraging Omaha folk to support Mark Gowling and Richard Middleton who will be raising funds again for the Cancer Society with “The Longest Day” golf challenge when they play…

It was a well attended and very constructive meeting today and we thank all those who attended, especially our guest speakers, Councillor Greg Sayers and Beth Houlbrooke. In his address,…

On behalf of the Omaha community, we offer our sincere condolences to the family and friends of the Auckland schoolboy who died after a car accident in Omaha Drive in…

A reminder that our AGM is being held at the Omaha Community Centre at 11am on Sunday, January 9th. In keeping with the “Golf Club & Community Centre : COVID-19…

Further to the article from the Omaha Shorebird Protection Trust in the 2022 OBC Newsletter, here is more information about the Omaha Shorebird Sanctuary: Officially known as the Omaha North…

We’ve been advised by Council that there will be a TV commercial being filmed in January! Location: Omaha Beach south end Taumata Road / board walk to beach / on…

Please enjoy our latest bumper newsletter OBC Newsletter 2021-22 And ahead of the AGM here are the full accounts for the last financial year OBC Annual Accounts 2020-21

An update from our good friends at the Matakana Coast Trail Trust …. MCTT News for December 2021

Great news from our friends at Mahurangi Matters ….  

Conservation groups and recreational fishers have banded together for the first time to call for an end to destructive mobile bottom contact fishing methods that destroy the seabed in the…

Hi, everyone – you have probably heard by now of the Government’s controversial “3 Waters” reform proposal and we highly recommend that you give Auckland Council your feedback at https://akhaveyoursay.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/3waters…

Please find attached the COVID-19 policy for the Omaha Beach Golf Club and the Community Centre. Covid-19 Vaccination Policy Announcement

Dear OBC Member Please click on this link Omaha Beach Community and Freedom Camping for an important message relating to freedom camping. If you any queries please contact us using…

While many of us are aware of the sterling efforts of groups such as the Omaha Shorebird Protection Trust and the Omaha trapping team to protect and improve the environment…

Hi, all – notification has been received from Council of upcoming work on the boat ramp car parks: Good afternoon, This email is to notify you that works will be…

Auckland Council and the Rodney Local Board have advised the following: Kia ora katou, This email is to notify you that a small programme of improvement works will be commencing…

Dear Member Please find attached an important message relating to freedom camping. If you have any queries please contact us, email [email protected] Kind Regards Omaha Beach Community Inc.

OBC has been notified by the Omaha Beach Golf Club today as follows: We have been advised that one of our members contracted Covid-19 while they were in Auckland last…

Beth Houlbrooke, the Deputy Chair of the Rodney Local Board (Auckland Council), has kindly provided the following information: A full list of Auckland Council’s services, with adjustments for Step 1…

“Warkworth Police are asking people to follow the Level 3 travel guidelines to keep our communities safe and stop the possible spread of Covid. This includes people staying local and…

Council is seeking feedback on the proposed new Auckland Council and Auckland Transport Te Ture ā-Rohe mo nga Tohu / Signs Bylaw 2022 and associated controls from Wednesday 22 September…

From our Auckland City Councillor, Greg Sayers: The Government is proposing to radically change Auckland Council’s ownership of its drinking, wastewater (sewage) and storm water services. This affects you. There…

Breaking news – temporary site closure Lawrie Road Community Recycling Centre will temporarily close for redevelopment:  with support from central government, Auckland Council is undertaking a $2.4m redevelopment of the…

Hi, everyone – like all food banks at the moment, our district’s foodbank is working extra hard to support local people so please read about their activities and consider providing…

Hi, all – let’s support the great work done by the Omaha Shorebird Protection Trust in protecting our shorebirds.  Here’s Denis O’Callahan from OSPT: It seems that in lockdown there…

MCTT News for August

We understand that unfortunately COVID-19 has apparently been detected in wastewater from Warkworth – see Stuff report. Please note that the wastewater from Omaha is treated at Jones Road, not Warkworth.…

Our friends at the bowling club have an excellent new website that is well worth checking out!

Forest Bridge Trust Winter Newsletter

Many thanks from the community to all those who helped out with the planting day last month at Paraone Place and Quarry Reserve! 🙂  

Hi, everyone – we’ve received this update from Aaron Pickering at the Auckland Council about upcoming work on the predator fence at the northern end. “You will no doubt be…

  Here are the minutes of the June meeting between Watercare and community representatives (including Chris Allan from OBC Inc and Dennis O’Callahan from the Omaha Shorebird Protection Trust), along…

We are sorry to learn of the passing of our friend and neighbour, Tony Marks, last week. Tony led a very full business and family life and in recent years…

Hana Aickin, Senior Conservation Advisor (North) in the Environmental Services Unit of Auckland Council recently emailed the OBC: Kia ora koutou,  Towards the start of the year Boffa Miskell reached out…

There has been some pleasing progress on a couple of traffic concerns recently. Causeway – after the lowering of the speed limit on the causeway to 60km/h last year, OBC…

The OBC Committee recently met with our key Auckland Council contacts about ongoing maintenance at Omaha, especially when the Council budget is under even more pressure than usual. The bottom…

There are two planting days at 9.30am on Saturday, July 10th – one at Parone Place (Omaha South) and the other at the Quarry reserve. Come and join in one…

Revitalising the Gulf – Government action on the Sea Change Plan

FOAM – FRIENDS OF AWA MATAKANAKANA CATCHMENT – PUBLIC MEETING INVITE

Council advises “that works have commenced for the upgrade of the treatment of the bore water for the public toilets at William Fraser Reserve, Omaha Beach. This work involves the construction…

Our vision is for the Community Centre to be the heart of the Omaha community.  We want this to be a community hub for events, local functions and social clubs.…

Tēnā tatou koutou, Rabbits browsing and burrowing can cause significant damage to ecological areas, new plantings, sports turf assets, sports fields, and archaeological sites. Rabbit control by night shooting will…

Auckland Council is commencing the community centre re-roofing project on Monday, 10th May 2021. The programme of works is expected to take up to 16 weeks and, during this time,…

Minister of Tourism – Better rules proposed for freedom camping https://www.beehive.govt.nz/release/better-rules-proposed-freedom-camping   About the consultation https://www.mbie.govt.nz/have-your-say/supporting-sustainable-freedom-camping-in-aotearoa-new-zealand/#discussion-doc The Government is consulting on how to make freedom camping in New Zealand more…

Kia ora This is your opportunity to help shape the future of our region. We would love your feedback on the 10-year plan for Auckland’s transport network – the draft…

Auckland Council has today advised that works will be commencing mid-April on further planned remediation/asbestos containment alongside the seawall south of the Omaha boat ramp. Background Tons of asbestos was…

We are saddened to hear that former Omaha Beach Community Life Member, Peter Jackson, passed away on April 1. In 2004 he became a committee member of the then Omaha…

Let’s support the hard-working team at Coastguard Kawau! Coastguard Activity from Auckland Anniversary to Waitangi Weekend

LegaSea is a non-profit organisation dedicated to restoring the abundance, biodiversity and health of New Zealand’s marine environment.  Success will be achieved with widespread public support and understanding for policy…

The latest update from our Local Board. Rodney Local Board E-news

Media Release: Chorus brings fibre broadband to Omaha Fibre broadband is coming to Omaha and Chorus is holding a public information session to help people better understand how they can…

UPDATE: Auckland Council advises that their contractors completed their rabbit eradication on Monday, 15th March.  They reported that 107 rabbits were eliminated, with a larger than expected number noticed at…

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Restore Rodney East is a Rodney Local Board funded project, aiming to achieve increased landscape-scale environmental restoration in eastern Rodney, building on the significant biodiversity gains iwi, community groups and…

A reminder about the tremendous marine safety work carried out for our district by the volunteers of Coastguard Kawau – see https://www.coastguard.nz/areas/northern-area/units/kawau/ Established in 1998, the team and their vessel…

Come and join us at the Annual General Meeting: AGENDA FOR OMAHA BEACH COMMUNITY ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 10 JANUARY 2021 AT 11.00AM OMAHA BEACH COMMUNITY CENTRE Welcome Apologies Confirmation of…

Hi, all – as many of you will be aware from the Community Facebook page, local resident, Mary Coupe, with the support of our local MP, Chris Penk, is seeking…

The Forest Bridge Trust Update

OBC Newsletter 2020-21

Great progress being made on Matakana link road project Auckland Transport

Details at https://omahahalfmarathon.co.nz/

Dear Friends of the Matakana Coast Trail Trust   Please find our November newsletter attached along with an invitation to a ticketed event on 21 November supporting the Te Muri…

Local Community Safe Speeds Initiative – Matakana Area (including Leigh, Omaha and Tawharanui). In spring and summer, Auckland Transport is addressing speed-related crashes in Rodney with a community initiative as well…

Please note that OBC has arranged for Insite Security to patrol the community during both the current school holidays and the upcoming Labour weekend. With significantly greater numbers of residents…

Auckland’s 28 regional parks encompassing 41,000 hectares are shining treasures, jewels of the Tāmaki Makaurau parks and open space network. They are visited by six million people a year and…

An update from the Rodney Local Board: “Protecting our natural environment and waterways is a priority for Aucklanders. Auckland Council’es 10-year budget (2018-2028) ring-fences $311 million through a natural environment…

An update from the team at the Forest Bridge Trust Connect the Dots Update July 2020

If you’d like to read and comment on the draft plan from the Rodney Local Board Plan then please go to: https://akhaveyoursay.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/rodneyplan

The latest newsletter from the Matakana Coast Trail Trust about progress on “connecting Pūhoi to Mangawhai” Trust Newsletter July 2020

Organised by the Matakana Community Group, these very successful lunches are to encourage new and existing residents around the district to meet and get to know each other. Held at…

Mike Feather from Auckland Council has kindly updated us on the project to address the asbestos concerns at Whangateau Harbour Esplanade Reserve.  The key points are: Close inspection has been…

The Rodney Local Board has passed on the following information for anyone interested in lodging a late submission in regard to the proposal for a landfill in the Dome Valley:…

A great initiative to help both new and long-standing locals connect with other residents, the Mahurangi Locals’ Lunches are resuming, with the next lunch being at noon on Tuesday, June…

We are advised by the Auckland Council’s contractor that a rabbit culling operation will be undertaken on the full-length of the Omaha dunes at the following times: Tuesday 23 June:…

Under their Speed Limits Bylaw (see https://bit.ly/30F66gd), Auckland Transport will “set safe and appropriate speeds on roughly 700km of roads in areas around Auckland which pose the greatest safety risk…

The NZ Transport Agency proposes to toll motorists on the new motorway from Puhoi to Warkworth, charging an additional $2.40 on top of the current tunnel toll, thereby making a…

Here’s a helpful update from our friends at Mahurangi East R&R Association (MERRA) …. As you are likely aware Waste Management Ltd has now applied to Auckland Council for consent…

Good news for improving traffic management through Warkworth. See the article from Local Matters

We continue to have issues around the community with rubbish bags being left out early, being attacked by birds and a large mess resulting. This particular bag was hung on…

Need Help during the Lockdown? If you need assistance during the lockdown period, Omaha Beach Community suggests these options: If it is an emergency, please call 111 If you need…

An important reminder to all those using the northern end of our beach, especially dog owners! Our friends at the Omaha Shorebird Protection Trust highlight our shared responsibility to protect…

Beth Houlbrooke from the Rodney Local Board has kindly advised us that Waste Management’s Resource Consent application to construct and operate a new regional landfill facility in the Dome Valley…

Auckland Council’s Animal Management team has some very straightforward advice for dog owners (such as myself!) during the lockdown period: If you usually drive to the beach to walk your…

Confirming that our greatly valued superette at Omaha will be able to remain open during the lockdown but please note the protocol of “one-in one-out”. See https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=12319626

Hi, resident or visiting dog owners – from one dog owner to another, please pick up after your dog. And, if you do pick up, don’t just drop the bag…

Official COVID-19 NZ Govt Info – see https://covid19.govt.nz/latest-updates/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwmdzzBRC7ARIsANdqRRlpgbyKFHmbL0bh0zHprd0RcG7HmCOREGN7aoYo6KPKB_CTUvo1EtwaAtBBEALw_wcB Groceries: call Vinod at the Omaha Superette on 09 422 9475 as he may be able to help you with the supply and…

We’re all aware of the difficulties for many in Omaha and around parts of Auckland with their water. OBC is keeping in touch with the situation through our friend Beth…

If you haven’t received your copy of the Summer Newsletter, please email [email protected]  

Many people at the northern end will know about the lovely little playground and amazing sand dune hill at Archies Park in Excelsior Way – a lot of children and…

Please be vigilant this year when swimming – particularily at the north end, as unfortunately an illegally abandoned set net and crab pot were recently removed. These nets do pose…

The council have recently erected some more signs to warn people off from walking on the sand dunes. They have very good reasons to do this. Firstly, the Sand dunes…