Latest Newsletter from Friends of Awa Matakanakana (FOAM)
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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 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.…
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 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…
Removal of Tsunami Poles?
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…
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 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…
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…