Piha R&R News Update - 15th May

WOW, the wweather over the last week and nore has been glorious. Perhaps it is the summer that never really arrived. The long weekends are behind us and it is time for stacking firewood and preparing for the winter months that have their own special appeal in this west cot community.

Meanwhile your Piha R&R committee continues to work on issues such as the Skate Park, road construction and maintenance, storm water issues from cyclone Gabrielle, Piha Domain upgrades, road and pedestrian safety, tracks opening, and more. Let us know if you have concerns that needs addressing.

Matariki Festival: The Piha Recovery Group is hard at work organising the is year’s Matarili Festival and have received enthusiastic response from local businesses and organisations that wish to be involved. Watch this space.

Glenesk Road - Removal of Condemned Homes: Auckland Council contractors will be removing and/or deconstructing (demolishing) six homes over the next few weeks See the Auckland Coucil letter HERE.

Piha Community Post Office: Welcome Lisa who is running the Post Office while postmistress Chris i recovers from ikkness. House delivery of mail in Piha requires that you register for Rural Mail. Mail addressed to Piha addresses not registered for Rural Delivery will be held at te Post Office for one month and then ”returned to sender.”

Piha R&R Committee meets at the Bowler on the second Thursday each month, 6:30pm. Come and talk with us, especially if you have suggestions or concerns related to Piha and the community. Past meeting Minutes HERE.

Piha Community News: The latest edition of the PCN is coming soon, so get your copy from the Piha Store, Library, or Piha Post Office. Members free copy is available from the Piha Post Office.

Membership: We encourage all those in the Piha community to become members. Strong membership gives us a strong voice to advocate with Council for improved services, maintenance and infrastructure for Piha. Fees are currently $25 per member for the year. (1st November, 2025 thru 31 October, 2026.) This includes free copies of the Piha Community News. Please support your community. Make payment to Piha R&R Account 12-3051-0262370-00 Existing Members note your name in the details. New Members, please complete the Membership Form HERE.