From our Auckland City Councillor, Greg Sayers: The Government is proposing to radically change Auckland Council’s ownership of its drinking, wastewater (sewage) and storm water services. This affects you. There…
Breaking news – temporary site closure Lawrie Road Community Recycling Centre will temporarily close for redevelopment: with support from central government, Auckland Council is undertaking a $2.4m redevelopment of the…
Hi, everyone – like all food banks at the moment, our district’s foodbank is working extra hard to support local people so please read about their activities and consider providing…
Hi, all – let’s support the great work done by the Omaha Shorebird Protection Trust in protecting our shorebirds. Here’s Denis O’Callahan from OSPT: It seems that in lockdown there…
We understand that unfortunately COVID-19 has apparently been detected in wastewater from Warkworth – see Stuff report. Please note that the wastewater from Omaha is treated at Jones Road, not Warkworth.…
Our friends at the bowling club have an excellent new website that is well worth checking out!
Many thanks from the community to all those who helped out with the planting day last month at Paraone Place and Quarry Reserve! 🙂
Hi, everyone – we’ve received this update from Aaron Pickering at the Auckland Council about upcoming work on the predator fence at the northern end. “You will no doubt be…
Here are the minutes of the June meeting between Watercare and community representatives (including Chris Allan from OBC Inc and Dennis O’Callahan from the Omaha Shorebird Protection Trust), along…
We are sorry to learn of the passing of our friend and neighbour, Tony Marks, last week. Tony led a very full business and family life and in recent years…
Hana Aickin, Senior Conservation Advisor (North) in the Environmental Services Unit of Auckland Council recently emailed the OBC: Kia ora koutou, Towards the start of the year Boffa Miskell reached out…
There has been some pleasing progress on a couple of traffic concerns recently. Causeway – after the lowering of the speed limit on the causeway to 60km/h last year, OBC…
The OBC Committee recently met with our key Auckland Council contacts about ongoing maintenance at Omaha, especially when the Council budget is under even more pressure than usual. The bottom…
There are two planting days at 9.30am on Saturday, July 10th – one at Parone Place (Omaha South) and the other at the Quarry reserve. Come and join in one…
Revitalising the Gulf – Government action on the Sea Change Plan
FOAM – FRIENDS OF AWA MATAKANAKANA CATCHMENT – PUBLIC MEETING INVITE
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…
Our vision is for the Community Centre to be the heart of the Omaha community. We want this to be a community hub for events, local functions and social clubs.…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
Auckland Council has today advised that works will be commencing mid-April on further planned remediation/asbestos containment alongside the seawall south of the Omaha boat ramp. Background Tons of asbestos was…
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…
Let’s support the hard-working team at Coastguard Kawau! Coastguard Activity from Auckland Anniversary to Waitangi Weekend
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…
The latest update from our Local Board. Rodney Local Board E-news
Media Release: Chorus brings fibre broadband to Omaha Fibre broadband is coming to Omaha and Chorus is holding a public information session to help people better understand how they can…
UPDATE: Auckland Council advises that their contractors completed their rabbit eradication on Monday, 15th March. They reported that 107 rabbits were eliminated, with a larger than expected number noticed at…
Restore Rodney East is a Rodney Local Board funded project, aiming to achieve increased landscape-scale environmental restoration in eastern Rodney, building on the significant biodiversity gains iwi, community groups and…
A reminder about the tremendous marine safety work carried out for our district by the volunteers of Coastguard Kawau – see https://www.coastguard.nz/areas/northern-area/units/kawau/ Established in 1998, the team and their vessel…
Come and join us at the Annual General Meeting: AGENDA FOR OMAHA BEACH COMMUNITY ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 10 JANUARY 2021 AT 11.00AM OMAHA BEACH COMMUNITY CENTRE Welcome Apologies Confirmation of…
Hi, all – as many of you will be aware from the Community Facebook page, local resident, Mary Coupe, with the support of our local MP, Chris Penk, is seeking…
Great progress being made on Matakana link road project Auckland Transport
Auckland Council Whangateau Asbestos Management Letter 28 Nov 20
Dear Friends of the Matakana Coast Trail Trust Please find our November newsletter attached along with an invitation to a ticketed event on 21 November supporting the Te Muri…
Local Community Safe Speeds Initiative – Matakana Area (including Leigh, Omaha and Tawharanui). In spring and summer, Auckland Transport is addressing speed-related crashes in Rodney with a community initiative as well…
Please note that OBC has arranged for Insite Security to patrol the community during both the current school holidays and the upcoming Labour weekend. With significantly greater numbers of residents…
Auckland’s 28 regional parks encompassing 41,000 hectares are shining treasures, jewels of the Tāmaki Makaurau parks and open space network. They are visited by six million people a year and…
An update from the Rodney Local Board: “Protecting our natural environment and waterways is a priority for Aucklanders. Auckland Council’es 10-year budget (2018-2028) ring-fences $311 million through a natural environment…
An update from the team at the Forest Bridge Trust Connect the Dots Update July 2020
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
The latest newsletter from the Matakana Coast Trail Trust about progress on “connecting Pūhoi to Mangawhai” Trust Newsletter July 2020
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…
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…
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:…
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…
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:…
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…
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…
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…
Good news for improving traffic management through Warkworth. See the article from Local Matters
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
If you haven’t received your copy of the Summer Newsletter, please email us@omahabeach.co.nz
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…
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),…
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…
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…
A further update from the Auckland Council – see Whangateau Harbour Esplanade Reserve ACM Clearance_Letter to residents
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
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
