Whangaparāoa waterfront land sold for development
A prime piece of rural waterfront land in Red Beach with the potential to be developed into 33 residential sites or a retirement village was recently sold. It was marketed by Bayleys Real Estate as having... read more
Members deliver on open workshops
Workshops held by the Hibiscus & Bays Local Board are now open for the public and media to attend after member Leanne Willis succeeded in getting a notice of motion passed at a Skype meeting on May 21.... read more
Orewa business levy increased for America’s Cup event
Orewa's business association, Destination Orewa Beach, has opted to increase the levy that its members pay annually by more than 14 percent, with Hibiscus & Bays Local Board approval. As a Business Improvement... read more
Land sales proposed again on Whangaparaoa Road
Auckland Council proposes to sell $224 million worth of its property – $200 million more than in its original budget projections. This scheme, which it calls “asset recycling” is proposed... read more
Court allows Orewa seawall to be built
A seawall can now be built on Orewa Beach, following a decision by the Environment Court released today. The original wall proposed for the section of beach between Kohu Street and Marine View combined... read more
Whangateau logging threatens harbour
Whangateau residents and environmentalists, incensed by the logging of pine trees near Ashton Road this summer, can only expect much worse to come, according to some. The logging of trees on less than ... read more
