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,…
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.
Please enjoy FOAM’s latest newsletter. Matakanakana (FOAM) – 100 volunteers needed for 3500 plants
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…
“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
Hi, everyone – good news from the Council as they now look to complete landscaping of a portion of the carpark as the follow-up to the recent stormwater project – see details below. Kia ora everyone, As part of the final stages of the Omaha Drive and Boat Ramp Stormwater Upgrade project, we’ll be undertaking…
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…