Fundraiser – Jane Gifford Cruise, 18th and 20th January
Here’s a worthwhile fundraising event for KidsCan with a twilight cruise down the Mahurangi River aboard the Jane Gifford. Details at Jane Gifford Cruise
2022 OBC Newsletter!
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 2022
Council – Add storm preparation to your summer to-do list
A useful notice from the Council about preparing for storms at https://bit.ly/3Hh0tu4
Auckland Transport – Electronic Speed Sign for Causeway
It’s been great to see the Police actively monitoring the speed on the causeway in recent months and, after a fair bit of lobbying over recent years, we’re very pleased to see this announcement from Auckland Transport: Kia Ora, Auckland Transport is improving safety on Broadlands Drive, Omaha. We are planning to install a driver feedback sign…
Wastewater Treatment Plant – Irrigation Bypass Incident Report (July 22)
Watercare recently sent the report on an irrigation bypass incident at the Omaha Wastewater Treatment Plant in Jones Road. Please see 2022_08_DTOHA_Bypass_Report
Kiwi sighted in bird sanctuary!
Well, this is quite amazing – a kiwi has been videoed in the sanctuary at the northern end of the Omaha spit at night. See Kiwi Video
Theft of tsunami sirens in Omaha
Hi, all – an update from Auckland Emergency management about the theft of tsunami sirens in Omaha and Pt Wells. 2022-10-31 Notice re Tsunami Siren Theft
Matakana Coast Trail Trust – Latest Newsletter
The latest news from Matakana Coast Trail Trust
New Omaha Sign – Thanks!
On behalf of the Omaha community, our thanks to Ron McMahon, Geoff Smith and the other volunteers who helped get our replacement sign in place!