Winter Newsletter from Friends of Awa Matakanakana
FOAM’s big winter newsletter out now
Rodney Rates – Council Meeting Scheduled via Zoom
Hi all We would like to advise you all that Council has set up a meeting (details below) to answer questions regarding our shocking rates increases in Rodney. It is very important that we ask the questions regarding the failure in consultation that has led to people not being informed of the increases. So, we…
Free Kiwi Avoidance Training – August Sessions for Dog Owners
From our friends at the Forest Bridge Trust …. Kia ora, I wanted to let you know that we have two Kiwi Avoidance Training sessions coming up in August for local dog owners. Free of charge. The booking link is – https://outlook.office.com/book/[email protected]/?ismsaljsauthenabled 30 Aug at Matakana Pony Club 31 Aug at Matakana Country Park Event link…
Changes to Rubbish Collections
The OBC Committee has been working alongside our friends at Northland Waste regarding Auckland Council’s changes to our rubbish collections (as from 1 September 2025). Northland Waste has been contracted by the Council to continue providing our weekly rubbish collection services. Please note the following: – Northland Waste’s plastic rubbish bags will be phased out…
Omaha Rate Increases
Following the recent rates increase imposed by Council on Omaha ratepayers, OBC (Omaha Beach Community Inc) has sent a formal request to Councillor Greg Sayers to ask for a detailed explanation and justification for the increases. Many Omaha owners have seen their property values increase by 12-15% but their rates have increased by as much…
Nesting season is officially here!
Hi, everyone, here’s an important update from our friends at the Omaha Shorebird Protection Trust… Ōmaha’s Northern NZ dotterels and variable oystercatchers are back – defending their breeding territories and preparing to lay eggs in their cleverly camouflaged ‘scrapes’ on the beach. Wonderful volunteers are preparing the Ōmaha Shorebird Sanctuary by taping off nesting areas,…
Homebuilders Fundraiser – Comedy Gala – August 9th
Hi, everyone – please see details of the Comedy Gala coming up on August 9th at Warkworth Town Hall. All profits are going to support Homebuilders Family Services! Here are the details.
Friends of Awa Matakanakana Newsletter – 100 volunteers needed for 3500 plants
Please enjoy FOAM’s latest newsletter. Matakanakana (FOAM) – 100 volunteers needed for 3500 plants
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 and Response Plan” for Rodney that has been released recently by the Auckland Emergency Management team (which is part of Auckland Council). There are links below to a short summary version of the plan (mainly…
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 long term project aimed at protecting the water way from run off and sediment. We are aiming for 3000 trees to be planted!!” For more information, see https://events.humanitix.com/2025-planting-day