William Fraser Reserve – Water Bore Treatment Upgrade

Council advises “that works have commenced for the upgrade of the treatment of the bore water for the public toilets at William Fraser Reserve, Omaha Beach. This work involves the construction of a new shed on a concrete pad for the plant room and installing treatment equipment to address the high alkaline, iron and salts content…

Autumn Rabbit Control in Dunes on Wed, May 19th

Tēnā tatou koutou, Rabbits browsing and burrowing can cause significant damage to ecological areas, new plantings, sports turf assets, sports fields, and archaeological sites. Rabbit control by night shooting will take place in coastal reserves around the foreshore at Omaha dunes (see map below, showing general area but not all individual parks / titles being…

Community Centre Re-Roofing Project

Auckland Council is commencing the community centre re-roofing project on Monday, 10th May 2021. The programme of works is expected to take up to 16 weeks and, during this time, the entire building will be scaffolded and wrapped.  There will be two entry/exit points and we will lose the use of the deck. We understand…

NZ Govt – Supporting sustainable freedom camping

Minister of Tourism – Better rules proposed for freedom camping https://www.beehive.govt.nz/release/better-rules-proposed-freedom-camping   About the consultation https://www.mbie.govt.nz/have-your-say/supporting-sustainable-freedom-camping-in-aotearoa-new-zealand/#discussion-doc The Government is consulting on how to make freedom camping in New Zealand more sustainable. The discussion document outlines four proposals to improve freedom camping in New Zealand. We want to hear what you think about these proposals. Responsible…

Auckland’s Transport Network – Draft 10-year Plan

Kia ora This is your opportunity to help shape the future of our region. We would love your feedback on the 10-year plan for Auckland’s transport network – the draft Regional Land Transport Plan (RLTP) 2021 -2031. The RLTP outlines the areas that Auckland Transport, Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency and KiwiRail will focus on…

Peter Jackson

We are saddened to hear that former Omaha Beach Community Life Member, Peter Jackson, passed away on April 1. In 2004 he became a committee member of the then Omaha Beach Ratepayers and Residents Association Inc.  He was a member of that committee for 12 years, holding the position of Vice President for 2 of…

LEGASEA – Fish for the People

LegaSea is a non-profit organisation dedicated to restoring the abundance, biodiversity and health of New Zealand’s marine environment.  Success will be achieved with widespread public support and understanding for policy and fisheries management reform, and by minimising the environmental impacts of fishing. Together we can succeed. Join the team, every person counts. legsea.co.nz