Update from the Forest Bridge Trust
An update from the team at the Forest Bridge Trust Connect the Dots Update July 2020
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Draft Rodney Local Board Plan – have a say!
If you’d like to read and comment on the draft plan from the Rodney Local Board Plan then please go to: https://akhaveyoursay.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/rodneyplan
Matakana Coast Trail Update
The latest newsletter from the Matakana Coast Trail Trust about progress on “connecting Pūhoi to Mangawhai” Trust Newsletter July 2020
Mahurangi Locals’ Lunch – July 28th
Organised by the Matakana Community Group, these very successful lunches are to encourage new and existing residents around the district to meet and get to know each other. Held at…
Whangateau Harbour Esplanade – Asbestos Management
Mike Feather from Auckland Council has kindly updated us on the project to address the asbestos concerns at Whangateau Harbour Esplanade Reserve. The key points are: Close inspection has been…
Lodging of late submissions on Dome Valley Landfill
The Rodney Local Board has passed on the following information for anyone interested in lodging a late submission in regard to the proposal for a landfill in the Dome Valley:…
Mahurangi Locals’ Lunches
A great initiative to help both new and long-standing locals connect with other residents, the Mahurangi Locals’ Lunches are resuming, with the next lunch being at noon on Tuesday, June…
UPDATED – Rabbit Cull Operation
We are advised by the Auckland Council’s contractor that a rabbit culling operation will be undertaken on the full-length of the Omaha dunes at the following times: Tuesday 23 June:…
Speed Reduction to 60 km/h on Causeway from 30th June
Under their Speed Limits Bylaw (see https://bit.ly/30F66gd), Auckland Transport will “set safe and appropriate speeds on roughly 700km of roads in areas around Auckland which pose the greatest safety risk…
Say NO to Warkworth Motorway Tolling Proposal
The NZ Transport Agency proposes to toll motorists on the new motorway from Puhoi to Warkworth, charging an additional $2.40 on top of the current tunnel toll, thereby making a…
Dome Valley Landfill – Submission by Mahurangi East R&R
Here’s a helpful update from our friends at Mahurangi East R&R Association (MERRA) …. As you are likely aware Waste Management Ltd has now applied to Auckland Council for consent…
4 Lanes for Matakana Link Road!
Good news for improving traffic management through Warkworth. See the article from Local Matters
Troublesome Rubbish Bags!
We continue to have issues around the community with rubbish bags being left out early, being attacked by birds and a large mess resulting. This particular bag was hung on…
COVID-19 : Are you in need of help?
Need Help during the Lockdown? If you need assistance during the lockdown period, Omaha Beach Community suggests these options: If it is an emergency, please call 111 If you need…
Protecting Oystercatchers at the Northern End
An important reminder to all those using the northern end of our beach, especially dog owners! Our friends at the Omaha Shorebird Protection Trust highlight our shared responsibility to protect…
Dome Valley Landfill – Submissions
Beth Houlbrooke from the Rodney Local Board has kindly advised us that Waste Management’s Resource Consent application to construct and operate a new regional landfill facility in the Dome Valley…
Council Advice about Dogs during Lockdown
Auckland Council’s Animal Management team has some very straightforward advice for dog owners (such as myself!) during the lockdown period: If you usually drive to the beach to walk your…
Omaha Beach Superette is Open!
Confirming that our greatly valued superette at Omaha will be able to remain open during the lockdown but please note the protocol of “one-in one-out”. See https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=12319626
Dome Valley Landfill – Feedback Please
Late last year we received this well-compiled letter from our friends at the Mahurangi East Residents and Ratepayers Association about the proposed landfill at Dome Valley – see MERRA WastebyRail…
Dog Owners – was this you?
Hi, resident or visiting dog owners – from one dog owner to another, please pick up after your dog. And, if you do pick up, don’t just drop the bag…
COVID-19: Are you self-isolating at Omaha?
Official COVID-19 NZ Govt Info – see https://covid19.govt.nz/latest-updates/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwmdzzBRC7ARIsANdqRRlpgbyKFHmbL0bh0zHprd0RcG7HmCOREGN7aoYo6KPKB_CTUvo1EtwaAtBBEALw_wcB Groceries: call Vinod at the Omaha Superette on 09 422 9475 as he may be able to help you with the supply and…
Water Situation
We’re all aware of the difficulties for many in Omaha and around parts of Auckland with their water. OBC is keeping in touch with the situation through our friend Beth…
OBC 2020 AGM Minutes
On behalf of the OBC Committee, our thanks to all those who attended (or gave apologies for) the AGM held on Sunday, January 12th. The minutes of the meeting are…
Summer Newsletter 2019-20
If you haven’t received your copy of the Summer Newsletter, please email us@omahabeach.co.nz
Asbestos at Omaha – Update 3/12/19
A brief update today from John Cranfield, Operational Management & Maintenance Area Manager, Community Facilities in the Customer & Community Services Directorate at Auckland Council We expect the surface clearance…
Illegal Set-Nets
Please take a moment to read this important (slightly edited) report from our good friend, Chris Martin, who is the General Manager at Insite Security: Last night (Friday, Nov 29th),…
No Dumping at Archies Park!
Many people at the northern end will know about the lovely little playground and amazing sand dune hill at Archies Park in Excelsior Way – a lot of children and…
New Roof for Clubhouse!
Great news that the OBC (Chris Allen) and the Omaha Beach Golf Club (Geoff Smith) have successfully negotiated with the Auckland Council for the replacement of the roof on the…
Asbestos at Omaha – Update 22/11/19
A further update from the Auckland Council – see Whangateau Harbour Esplanade Reserve ACM Clearance_Letter to residents
Asbestos at Omaha – Update 15/11/19
Hi, all – please see the attached letter from Auckland Council in regard to the asbestos-containing material on Whanagatau Harbour Esplanade Reserve. Letter – Omaha Beach Community Inc
Freedom Camping Update from OBC Committee
Action initiated by the Omaha Beach Community Inc. has resulted in changes to the proposed Freedom Camping in Vehicles Bylaw. The upshot of these proposed changes will mean a continuation…
Council Update : Proposed Freedom Camping Bylaw
UPDATE FROM AUCKLAND COUNCIL: Proposed Freedom Camping in Vehicles Bylaw Friday 23 August 2019 Tēnā koe, Following deferral of the Freedom Camping In Vehicles Bylaw in June, our Governing Body…
Freedom Camping Turnaround by Auckland Mayor
Phil Goff is now calling for the Government to change the law around freedom camping, saying the community doesn’t feel it’s appropriate for people to park up within urban areas.…
BURGLARIES IN OMAHA
In the past month there have been three burglaries in the northern end of Omaha. It is believed the same offender/s are responsible for all three break-ins. In all three…
Freedom Camping – “the legacy bylaws”
What is the current provision for freedom camping in Auckland? Currently, Auckland Council manages freedom camping through various legacy bylaw provisions (“the legacy bylaws”) inherited in November 2010. After amalgamation…
Rodney Local Board … and Council’s Proposed Freedom Camping Bylaw
The OBC Freedom Camping Sub-Committee has been very active in monitoring the proposed bylaw’s progress. This has included discussions with the Rodney Local Board, and their position in relation to…
HEARING REPORT – PUBLIC DELIBERATIONS FREEDOM CAMPING BYLAW
On 27th May 2019, Auckland Council issued the update below, via email. You may care to read through the Hearing Report itself. This is the report that the Hearing Panel…
A trip to New Caledonia in October … with a racing focus
The NZ Thoroughbred Racehorse Owners Federation Auckland Assn (of which Sally Blyth, one of the OBC’s strong supporters is Vice President) is organising a trip to New Caledonia in October,…
Great News! Council Local Board grants new Lease for OBC Centre …
We are delighted to be able to advise that, on Thursday, 16May19, the Rodney Local Board Parks and Recreation Committee granted the Omaha Beach Community Inc. (‘OBC’) a new community…
Omaha Beach Walkway Repairs
Auckland Council’s Community Facilities division is undertaking a package of works to renew several residential walkways in the North Omaha area. The first part of these works involves the renewal…
Council Update on the Public Safety and Nuisance Bylaw Review
Update from Auckland Council, 15th April 2019: Thank you for providing feedback on proposed changes to the Public Safety and Nuisance Bylaw 2013 between October and December last year. After…
The Golf Club Cafe and Bar in the Community Centre … collected your Membership Card?
Their Precious Bar Licence Their licence is currently classified ‘Club Licence’ which has a few conditions that we must all abide to in order to comply with the sale of alcohol…
Proposed Freedom Camping Bylaw – OBC’s Survey of Members
Thanks to all of those who participated in our online survey, and gave us your views on Auckland Council’s proposed bylaw. The survey results, and your comments, were of great…
OBC’s Submission on the proposed Freedom Camping Bylaw
Submissions as part of Auckland Council’s consultation process on their proposed Freedom Camping in Vehicles Bylaw have now closed. The OBC, on your behalf emailed its submission to Council on…
Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Act 2011 (MACA Act).
If you’re interested in knowing and understanding a little more about the MACA Act, we’ve included below an overview of the MACA Act and how it may impact on the…
Matakana Valley Road …
It seems the filling in of those ditches and widening the pathways is finally going to happen! It was apparently promised before Christmas – but, alas, that will not happen.…
Update on Predator Free Omaha
As you may recall in our summer newsletter we received a grant from Kiwibank Predator Free Communities Trust. We received 20 Good Nature possum traps, 40 DOC 200 stoat and…
Warning on Set Nets and Crab Pots
Please be vigilant this year when swimming – particularily at the north end, as unfortunately an illegally abandoned set net and crab pot were recently removed. These nets do pose…
Why stay off the dunes?
The council have recently erected some more signs to warn people off from walking on the sand dunes. They have very good reasons to do this. Firstly, the Sand dunes…