A notification from Auckland Council: Tēnā tatou koutou Rabbits browsing and burrowing can cause significant damage to ecological areas, new plantings, sports turf assets, sports fields, and archaeological sites. High rabbit numbers also attract predators such as stoats. Rabbit control by night shooting will take place in Omaha sand dune reserves (see map below) … between 10pm and…
From Auckland Council this week: Tena koutou, We’re reaching out to you to follow up on feedback you provided to a project being undertaken by Auckland Emergency Management (AEM), part of Auckland Council, to better understand the Auckland region’s tsunami risk and help our communities make decisions that protect themselves and families in tsunami emergencies.…
Well, the school holidays and a couple of long weekends are coming up so here are some suggestions for you from the team at Matakana Coast Tourism. School and Holiday Weekend Suggestions
Hi, everyone – it’s time to support the great efforts of our local Coastguard as they raise funds with their annual golf event at the Omaha Beach Golf Course. The event will be on 2nd May with a 9-hole Ambrose competition (singles or groups are welcome) with the aim being a fun afternoon followed by…
The Coastal Trail – MARCH NEWS 2025
Opportunities to enhance freshwater and learn with others
Are you ready for an emergency? Join Auckland Emergency Management for a free “Tips and Tricks for Emergency Readiness” Drop-in Session. Learn what hazards are in your area, what you need to have on hand to get through, how to create an essential household emergency plan and, if you need to evacuate, where to go.…
Hi, everyone, the good people at the Forest Bridge Trust (https://www.theforestbridgetrust.org.nz/) are holding a fundraiser shortly which is all the more important as the Government’s “Jobs for Nature” funding winds down. It’s to be held on 21 March at Gibbs Farm which is “an incredible place, and this is a rare chance to visit while supporting our conservation…
Hi, everyone – we recently had an inquiry from an owner about whether the tsunami poles dotted around the spit would be taken down now that the sirens have been removed, as they’re rather unsightly. John Cranfield, Head of Operations at Council’s Auckland Emergency Management, came back to us with this helpful response: The team has…
Dear Community We’ve recently received complaints about inappropriate behaviour in the Whangateau Harbour by jet ski owners, as we do each summer. These complaints were duly passed on to the Harbour Master and our local Councillor, Greg Sayers, and both have responded helpfully which we really appreciate. As Greg shared at the recent AGM, here…