Friends of Awa Matakanakana Newsletter – 100 volunteers needed for 3500 plants
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Emergency Readiness and Response Plan for Rodney
Hi, everyone – with Cyclone Tam coming through last month, it’s an appropriate time to remind you about the “Readiness…
Takatu Landcare – Tree Planting Day 24th May
“Come and join us for a big day of planting along the edge of the sandspit harbour, part of a…
Council Work at Boat Ramp Carpark
Hi, everyone – good news from the Council as they now look to complete landscaping of a portion of the…
Auckland Council – Rabbit Control (Monday 28th April)
A notification from Auckland Council: Tēnā tatou koutou Rabbits browsing and burrowing can cause significant damage to ecological areas, new…
Council Tsunami Alerting Project – “Have Your Say” Survey
From Auckland Council this week: Tena koutou, We’re reaching out to you to follow up on feedback you provided to…
School Holiday and Long Weekend Suggestions
Well, the school holidays and a couple of long weekends are coming up so here are some suggestions for you…
Kawau Coastguard – Fundraiser in May
Hi, everyone – it’s time to support the great efforts of our local Coastguard as they raise funds with their…
Latest Newsletter from Friends of Awa Matakanakana (FOAM)
Opportunities to enhance freshwater and learn with others
Emergency Readiness Seminar – Warkworth Library – Thursday, March 13th
Are you ready for an emergency? Join Auckland Emergency Management for a free “Tips and Tricks for Emergency Readiness” Drop-in…
Fundraiser for The Forest Bridge Trust (21 March)
Hi, everyone, the good people at the Forest Bridge Trust (https://www.theforestbridgetrust.org.nz/) are holding a fundraiser shortly which is all the…
Removal of Tsunami Poles?
Hi, everyone – we recently had an inquiry from an owner about whether the tsunami poles dotted around the spit…
Update on Jet Ski Issues in Harbour
Dear Community We’ve recently received complaints about inappropriate behaviour in the Whangateau Harbour by jet ski owners, as we do…
Omaha Beach Newsletter – Summer 2024-25
Welcome to our popular summer newsletter which is released each year just before Christmas. Our thanks to all the contributors,…
Melanoma NZ offering FREE spot checks in Omaha this Saturday
Melanoma NZ advise that free skin cancer spot checks are available in Omaha this Saturday only. The Melanoma New Zealand…
OBC AGM – Tomorrow 10 am at the Community Centre – Mayor Brown Expected
Hi, everyone Just a reminder to all OBC financial members that the OBC AGM is being held tomorrow from 10am…
Holiday suggestions for the Matakana Coast
Holiday suggestions for the Matakana Coast Happy New Year. The arrival of the summer holiday season has been greeted with many new offerings by the…
Omaha Drive & Boat Ramp Stormwater Upgrade
Hi everyone – you’ll all be aware of the significant work that’s been going on around the boat ramp over…
Community Hui – Ti Point to Sandspit Shoreline Adaptation Plan – 30 November
Hi, everyone – the Council is inviting additional feedback on the proposed shoreline adaptation plan for our area by December…
Omaha Beach Surf Life Saving Club – Community Engagement Session
From our good friends at OBSLSC….. SATURDAY 9th NOVEMBER 2024, 4.30pm-6.30pm At Omaha Beach Surf Life Saving Club 57 Broadlands Drive,…
The Coastal Trail invites you to the TRAIL RAISER Fundraiser
From the team at the Coastal Trail (formerly the Matakana Coast Trail Trust) ……… This is an exciting and transformative…
Have Your Say on Council’s “Let’s protect our environment” consultation
From Council …. Kia ora, Auckland Council’s “Let’s protect our environment” consultation is open and will run until 11:59pm on…
“Wine and Wildlife”
Hi, all – here’s news of a very worthwhile event coming up next week being run by the Auckland Council…
Police to Enforce Omaha Alcohol Ban
Hi everyone Following the significant issues with drunken public behaviour over the last Christmas / New Year period and the…
Auckland Council – Omaha Drive & Boat Ramp Stormwater Upgrade
Auckland Council has sent out advice on upcoming work: Kia ora Omaha community, We are starting the upgrade and realignment…
Public Meeting on “What Future do you want for Warkworth District?” – 16th September
Hi, everyone – on behalf of our friends at the Warkworth Area Liaison Group, please see the details below about…
Auckland Council – Tsunami Readiness Survey
Hi, everyone – Auckland Council is asking for feedback on tsunami readiness and how residents are alerted in the event…
OBC opposes proposed changes to Rodney ward boundaries
Hi, everyone – the Council is proposing changes to the ward boundaries within the Rodney district, the result of which…
Planning Your Matariki Weekend on the Matakana Coast
Planning Your Matariki Weekend on the Matakana Coast
Omaha Beach Wharf – Notification of Temporary Closure
Hi, everyone – the Council has advised that “we are having to close the pontoon section of the wharf at…
FOAM – Community Planting Day for Matariki
The Friends of Awa Matakanakana are asking for help with a wetlands planting day at the top of Glen Eden…
Council’s Shoreline Adaptation Plan for Omaha
Hi, everyone – the Auckland Council has asked for our collective input about our Omaha shoreline so we’d encourage all…
Friends of Awa Matakanakana (FOAM) Newsletter – Working with our waterways, AGM, Matariki planting day
FOAM – Working with our waterways, AGM, Matariki planting day
Patrols over Easter
Following the issues experienced around Omaha over New Year with drunken youth and the strong feedback from residents at the…
“Have your say” to Auckland Council on Waste Management and Long Term Plans
“Have your say” to Auckland Council! Please take the chance to give your feedback on two Council plans that will…
Call for Rodney feedback on Auckland Council’s Long-term Plan
“Rodney residents can make submissions on Auckland Council’s proposed Long-term Plan (LTP) now that public consultation is open. Rodney Ward…
Kawau Coastguard Fundraiser
The Kawau Coastguard is holding a Golf Competition at Omaha on Friday 12th April. “We are looking for company sponsors…
Claim on Vector for October Outage
Hi, everyone – following our recent AGM, we agreed to provide a template for you to complete with your own…
Omaha Beach Community Inc – Minutes of AGM (21 January 2024)
Minutes from our recent meeting are available to download by clicking on this link: OBC AGM 2024
2022-23 OBC Annual Financial Report
Dear OBC Members Our Omaha Beach Community – 2022-23 Annual Report is now available. Regards Rohan Meuli, Treasurer
Omaha Beach Newsletter – Summer 2023/24
Welcome to our popular summer newsletter which is released each year just before Christmas. Our thanks to all the contributors,…
Social Membership in Golf Club
Hi, everyone – as noted in our annual newsletter, all OBC members can also sign up as social members of…
Council – Storm Recovery Support
Navigators & liaisons are here to help Based in storm-affected communities across Tāmaki Makaurau, storm recovery liaisons and navigators from…
Matakana Coast Trail Trust – Movie Night fundraiser and Trail Update
We would like to extend a special invitation to you for our upcoming Movie Night Fundraiser. Event Details: Film: “The Engine Inside” Date: Wednesday 15th…
Tsunami Siren Network Deactivation and Decommissioning
Please note the following from Auckland Emergency Management: 2023-09-27 Notice re tsunami siren decommissioning
Family Holiday fun on the Matakana Coast
With thanks to our friends at Matakana Coast Tourism – Family Holiday fun on the Matakana Coast
Auckland Region Tsunami Siren Testing – Sunday 24 September
Please note that Auckland’s bi-annual tsunami siren test will take place at the beginning of daylight saving on Sunday 24…
Auckland Council Consultation on Storm Resilience and Civil Defence Emergency Management Group Plan
Help us shape our storm resilience Kia ora Throughout August we are asking Aucklanders for their feedback on our plans…
An Invitation to The Forest Bridge Trust Hui – 08/09 Sept
Kia Ora The Forest Bridge Trust are delighted to be hosting their Hui on 08 / 09 September at the…
One plan to manage all of Rodney’s parks
https://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/news/2023/08/one-plan-to-manage-all-of-rodney-s-parks/ A plan that guides the management of all local parks in Rodney for the next decade has been adopted…
Omaha Beach Golf Club – Fundraiser for First Responder Vehicle
This year Omaha Beach Golf Club is looking at supporting Matakana Fire Brigade to get a “New” First Responder Vehicle…
Matakana Coast Trail Trust – July 23 Newsletter
MCTT NEWS – Creating a connected trail network in the Matakana Coast region
Rodney Local Board Plan consultation open
“It’s more important than ever that residents speak up and let Rodney Local Board members know if the three-year plan,…
Thanks from the Department of Conservation!
Hi, everyone – we received this note of appreciation the other day from the Department of Conservation. Well done to…
Update on Northern Walkways
By way of update, Council seems to be making good progress on the new/upgraded concrete walkway from Blue Bell Parade…
Update on Restore Rodney East
Courtesy of the Rodney Local Board, here’s an update on Restore Rodney East which provides support for community groups engaged…
Omaha Stormwater Update from Council (Healthy Waters)
Hi, everyone – here’s the latest update from Council’s Healthy Waters team about stormwater developments around Omaha. Omaha Stormwater News
Notification of Works Commencing: Omaha Footpath Renewals 2023: Stage 2
Council advises that things will be getting underway on the second round of footpath renewals for FY23 (see image below…
Rodney Local Board Plan
Over the coming months, Rodney Local Board would like your help to shape our draft local board plan. Local board…
THE FOREST BRIDGE TRUST FUNDRAISER
INVITATION TO AN EVENING AT MATAKANA CINEMAS (21 MARCH) FIGHT FOR THE WILD EPISODES 3 & 4 Kia ora The…
Auckland Council Draft Budget – “Have your say”
Go to Visit AK Have Your Say to find out more about the Annual Budget and read the consultation documents.…
Damaged Council Trees
Hi, all – initially, we thought that Council may send TreeScape around Omaha to deal with all the damaged Council…
An Evening with Ruud Kleinpaste aka The Bug Man – Fundraiser for Forest Bridge Trust
An Evening with Ruud Kleinpaste aka The Bug Man 6pm, Tuesday 28 February Mahurangi College Koha at the door with…
Please take care on the dunes
Hi, everyone – many of you will have seen the significant damage done to our Omaha dunes by the cyclone.…
Matakana Coast Trail Trust February Newsletter
Matakana Coast Trail Trust February Newsletter
Omaha – Cyclone Emergency Response
Good afternoon With the storm building in intensity, Omaha Beach Community, Omaha Beach Golf Club and the Omaha Neighbourhood Watch…
Next Recycling Collection now on Monday 13th February
Our apology but, due to a misunderstanding with our Council contact, there will be no recycling collection this week after…
OBC 2023 AGM Minutes
Please find attached the minutes from our recent AGM. OBC AGM 22 JANUARY 2023 – Final
Helpful Emergency Numbers and Contact Information
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…
Local Support during Weather Event (Tuesday Jan 31st)
From Tanya Svendsen, Omaha’s Neighbourhood Support Coordinator: Hi Omaharians Weather Alert for the next couple of days. Keep an eye…
Reminder to Animal Owners
17th January Once again, we welcome the Animal Management team to Omaha today – thanks for your efforts! 12th January…
OBC 2021-22 Accounts
As noted in the OBC annual newsletter, here is the link to the annual accounts: OBC 2022 Accounts (Signed)
2022 OBC Newsletter!
Welcome to our popular summer newsletter which is released each year just before Christmas. Our thanks to all the contributors,…
Council – Add storm preparation to your summer to-do list
A useful notice from the Council about preparing for storms at https://bit.ly/3Hh0tu4
Auckland Transport – Electronic Speed Sign for Causeway
It’s been great to see the Police actively monitoring the speed on the causeway in recent months and, after a…
Kiwi sighted in bird sanctuary!
Well, this is quite amazing – a kiwi has been videoed in the sanctuary at the northern end of the…
Theft of tsunami sirens in Omaha
Hi, all – an update from Auckland Emergency management about the theft of tsunami sirens in Omaha and Pt Wells.…
Matakana Coast Trail Trust – Latest Newsletter
The latest news from Matakana Coast Trail Trust
New Omaha Sign – Thanks!
On behalf of the Omaha community, our thanks to Ron McMahon, Geoff Smith and the other volunteers who helped get…
Sea Swimming Club
The club convenes most Sunday mornings at the Surf Club at 9am. Rain or shine these brave souls are usually…
GENERAL INFORMATION
Omaha Magazine
Keep up with the latest happenings in the Omaha Beach community with our 2020-21 magazine. If you haven’t received your hardcopy, please email [email protected]
ACTIVITIES
Cycling
The road cycling can be limited, with some narrow roads, so while the rides are epic, they can be dangerous…
Family Holiday fun on the Matakana Coast
With thanks to our friends at Matakana Coast Tourism – Family Holiday fun on the Matakana Coast
Fishing and Boating Club
The noise continues to build and the call is out for the lucky ones to be the first to establish…
Jin Jin
A great place to dine in Matakana. An Asian Fusion theme … and with great curries (specials on Wednesdays)! …
Kawau Coastguard Fundraiser
The Kawau Coastguard is holding a Golf Competition at Omaha on Friday 12th April. “We are looking for company sponsors…
Matakana Cinemas
One of the “7 wonders of the Rodney World”! This world-class facility is a fantastic asset to the local community.…
Matakana Farmers Markets
Slip into that Saturday morning feeling at the Matakana Village Farmers’ Market – a true foodie’s heaven with a focus…
Matakana Market Kitchen
Matakana Market Kitchen is all about the simple pleasures of relaxed dining. The menu is seasonal, creative and thoughtful, with…
Omaha Beach Golf Club
This beautiful links course offers a challenge for professional and amateur golfers alike. Sitting on a sand base and flanked…
Omaha Beach Golf Club – Fundraiser for First Responder Vehicle
This year Omaha Beach Golf Club is looking at supporting Matakana Fire Brigade to get a “New” First Responder Vehicle…
Omaha Beach Surf Life Saving Club
Omaha Beach SLSC was first established in 1988 and we are located on Frazer Reserve, Omaha Beach, about 45 minutes north…
Omaha Beach Tennis Club
The Omaha Beach Tennis Club is a superb 3 court facility adjacent to the Omaha Beach Community Centre and the…
Omaha Bowling Club
Omaha has an outstanding bowling club adjacent to the Golf club on Omaha Drive. The all-weather surface and welcoming club…
Omaha Shorebirds
The sand spit reserve at the northern end of Omaha beach is home to a variety of shorebirds and is…
Other Omaha Clubs
Other clubs active at Omaha include: Community Garden Club (Contact Dave 021 373 136 [email protected]) Waka Ama Club (Contact Gavin…
Quarry Area
Located near the Southern end, the Quarry can be accessed off Mangatawhiri Drive. Car parks are available. This project is…
Running and Walking
Omaha has an enviable network of paths and tracks that all loop the suburb back to the beach. From exploring…
Sawmill Brewery and Smoko Room
An independent, New Zealand owned, brewery it is run by a small team and located in a paddock just outside…
Sea Swimming Club
The club convenes most Sunday mornings at the Surf Club at 9am. Rain or shine these brave souls are usually…
Surfing
There are some great local spots in Omaha and surrounds. The bar is popular, and easy to spot other surfers…
The Matakana
Built in 1903 in what has become the heart of Matakana Village, The Matakana is a bit of an institution.…
The Stables Restaurant&Bar and Smiths
The Stables and Smiths are both located in the Matakana Country Park. The Stables is a one of a kind…
A VACATION
NEAR YOUR
HOME
Just 55 minutes from the Auckland CBD, Omaha boasts one of New Zealand’s best white sand beaches, clean air, crystal clear waters and uninterrupted gulf and island views. Omaha provides options for every water sport and provides safe swimming for children. A championship 18 hole golf course, tennis courts, bowling greens, kids’ playgrounds, reserves and walking&cycling tracks complete the family activities that round out this idyllic coastal playground. Omaha Beach is flanked by world class cafes, restaurants, galleries, vineyards, farmers’ markets and the charming town of Matakana.
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