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…

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…