Community BBQ at Growers and Makers Market
The Local Board will host a BBQ at the Growers and Makers Market at Claris Conference Centre on Saturday 1 March, from 10am. The event offers residents an opportunity to share their ideas on what the local board should prioritize in its next Annual Plan. Everyone is welcome.
Regional Consultations
Council wants to hear your thoughts in the following public consultations: Draft Auckland open space, sport and recreation strategy, and Proposed updates to council’s cemetery bylaw.
Paws and Protection: Aotea’s Dog Rules Under Review
Aotea residents are encouraged to give feedback on Auckland Council’s review of dog policies and bylaws. One key proposal would see parts of Pā Beach in Tryphena become off-limits to dogs, while Sandhills Reserve may be designated as an off-leash area. “With our precious populations of shorebirds on Aotea, we have to be conscious of balancing the needs of our dogs and dog owners with the conservation of our wildlife,,” says Great Barrier Local Board chair Izzy Fordham. Feedback submissions close on Sunday 23 February 2025.
Find the consultation material and submit your feedback online at akhaveyoursay.nz
AFSG New Years Picnic Proceeds
$13,500 was raised for Aotea Family Support Group, this year’s picnic was a huge success. Thanks to everyone who came along!
Regional grants
Regional grants currently accepting applications include:
Making Waves: Aotea Boardriders Clubhouse Takes Shape
Phase one of the Aotea Boardriders Club build in Medlands is going well! Once it’s finished, the clubhouse will be a base for ABC activity, as well as equipment storage for surf lessons and competitions. It will also be available for community use for small meetings and classes. Check out the video below.
Aotea Conservation Park Advisory Committee
The next meeting of the Aotea Conservation Park Advisory Committee will be held at the DoC office in Okiwi, on February 21st, 2025, from 10.00am to 1.00pm. Public Forum is from 10.00am to 10.30am.
