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, advertisers and our wonderful editors. Enjoy! OBC Newsletter 2024
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 van and their Nurse Educator will be in Omaha on Saturday 18 Jan outside the superette from 9:30am-1:30pm offering FREE spot checks and melanoma education. This is a unique opportunity to receive a five-minute and…
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 at the Community Centre. At this stage we’re also expecting Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown to be attending. Please note that this is a members only meeting and is closed to non-members and the general public.…
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 tourism and hospitality operators on the Matakana Coast – all aimed to make your vacation more memorable! Featured below are just a few of the many experiences including extended hours, enhanced summer services and also some new…
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 the past few months to improve drainage and stormwater management and reduce flooding in the area. OBC has just been advised that the current piece of work has been completed ahead of schedule. A big…
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 6th – see https://akhaveyoursay.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/shoreline-adaptation-plans-pakiri-to-mathesons-bay-ti-point-to-sandspit-and-snells-beach-to-orewa In the meantime, the Council is also holding a hui on 30th November in Leigh, which we would highly recommend – details at Community Hui.
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, Omaha Dear Community Members The Omaha Beach Surf Life Saving Club (SLSC) patrols Omaha Beach during the summer and runs junior surf and surf sports programmes. We are now patrolling a wider geographic area, including…
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 time for The Coastal Trail, marked by its recent rebranding and the commencement of construction on a crucial 2.2 km section connecting Point Wells to Matakana Country Park. This development represents a significant milestone for…
Matakana Coast Trail Trust – October Newsletter
Coastal Trail – October News
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 Sunday 8 December 2024. The council are seeking your input on how we, altogether as a region can protect things Aucklanders value – like our indigenous species and ecosystems, Māori cultural values, rural primary production, and…