News from the Omaha Shorebird Sanctuary

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 Reserve but usually called the Shorebird Sanctuary, this is a priceless asset of the Omaha community. We are indeed lucky to share the beautiful environment…

Filming at Omaha – 18th January 2022

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 beach / grass walkway to beach Preparation and clean up time required: No Shoot start: 18/01/2022 07:30 Shoot end: 18/01/2022 12:30 Number of Crew (Including Cast): 9 After…

3 Waters Proposal – Have Your Say!

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 BTW our local Councillor Greg Sayers’ opinion on the proposal can be read at https://gregsayers.co.nz/sayers-slams-govt-for-pushing-ahead-with-three-waters/

Protecting the Whangateau Harbour

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 around the Omaha spit, less well-known perhaps are the efforts being made to protect the wider Whangateau Harbour. For example, Whangateau Harbour Care is a volunteer group…