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The following is supplied to members and residents in Remuera for their use as they respond to Plan Change 78. IT IS CRITICAL THAT YOU CUSTOMISE AND RE- EXPRESS THE SAMPLE BELOW IN YOUR OWN WORDS, SENTENCE STRUCTURE, AND FONT.  … Read More

Submissions can be online, or by entry into a typeable .pdf document that can be emailed. These can be found on Council’s website page here BEFORE YOU MAKE YOUR SUBMISSION,  YOU SHOULD KNOW: You need to include your full name, an … Read More

COPY OF AUCKLAND COUNCIL WEBSITE PAGE – Plan Change 78 This proposed plan change responds to the government’s National Policy Statement on Urban Development 2020 (amended in 2022) and requirements of the Resource Management Act. These mean the council must: enable more … Read More

The Remuera Residents Association invites you are invited to a Public Meeting to be held on Thursday 22nd September 2022 in the Remuera Libarary at 7.30 pm Residents in Remuera need to be heard on Auckland’s housing future Auckland Council’s … Read More

Subject: FW: Auckland Transport is seeking feedback: Remuera Road, Remuera – Raised Signalised Crossing [VRU2022-036] . Look it up on https://at.govt.nz/about-us/have-your-say/central-auckland-consultations/ This is to inform you that Auckland Transport started engagement today to install a raised, signalised pedestrian crossing outside 576 … Read More

Listed below are resource consent applications for Remuera received for April 2022. Details are: Date Lodged || Application Type || Address and Suburb || Description 8/04/2022 || Land Use || 1 Seascape Road, Remuera || Removal of the existing dwelling … Read More

In the last month Auckland Council has opened a consultation window before it makes changes to our Unitary Plan. Changes are directed by an Act of Parliament – the National Policy Statement – Urban Densities (NPS-UD). There are certain qualifying … Read More

Listed below are resource consent applications for Remuera received for April 2021. Details are: Date Lodged || Application Type || Address and Suburb || Description 31 March 2021 || Land Use / Subdivision || 17 Richard Farrell Avenue, Remuera || … Read More

Listed below are resource consent applications for Remuera received for March 2021. Details are: Date Lodged || Application Type || Address and Suburb || Description 2 March 2021 || Land Use || 104 Orakei Road, Remuera || Additions/alterations to existing dwelling including … Read More

PUBLIC MEETING Understanding the Auckland Council 10 year plan – the “Recovery Budget” Meeting: Tuesday 16th March 2021 at Remuera Library – 7.30pm – 9.00pm Keynote Commentators : Councillor Desley Simpson (Orakei  Ward)                                                : Scott Milne (Chariman, … Read More

Listed below are resource consent applications for Remuera received for February 2021. Details are: Date Lodged || Application Type || Address and Suburb || Description 2 February 2021 || Land Use/Stream Consent || 123 Portland Road, Remuera || Rebuilding an existing vehicle … Read More

This Recovery Budget consultation is on one of the most important budgets in Auckland’s history.  It responds to major community concerns as well as making prudent financial decisions while still providing those key services to Aucklanders. Now is the time to learn more … Read More

From Remuera Business Association, 14 February 2021: In addition to those businesses that are open as essential services, such as New World, Bin Inn, Jack Lum and our two pharmacies, the following businesses are open, as far as I am aware, … Read More

POSTPONED DUE TO COVID LEVEL RESTRICTIONS. TO BE RESCHEDULED AT A LATER DATE. When: 7.30pm, Tuesday 16 February 2021 Where: Remuera Library This meeting will be the first for 2021 and will bring residents up to date with activities and issues … Read More

Listed below are resource consent applications for Remuera received for January 2021. Details are: Date Lodged || Application Type || Address and Suburb || Description 12 January 2021 || Land Use || Remuera Montessori, 2 Armadale Road, Remuera || Consent to … Read More

Listed below are resource consent applications for Remuera received for December 2020. Details are: Date Lodged || Application Type || Address and Suburb || Description 7 December 2020 || Subdivision || 41 Benson Road, Remuera || Cross lease update. 8 December 2020 … Read More

When: 7.30pm, Tuesday 16 February 2021 Where: Remuera Library This meeting will be the first for 2021 and will bring residents up to date with activities and issues facing Remuera as we start this new year. We will showcase topics such … Read More

The following is the latest update from Hapua Thrive.  We encourage you to share the information with anyone who would benefit from knowing about our local environmental issues.  Most importantly, please share this with friends, family and neighbours who enjoy … Read More

Listed below are resource consent applications for Remuera received for November 2020. Details are: Date Lodged || Application Type || Address and Suburb || Description 2 November 2020 || Tree Consent || 7 Shore Road, Remuera || Prunning for clearance from buildings … Read More

Next week AT will open a consultation on a raised zebra crossing on Portland Road, Remuera. AT says “Aucklanders have told us that moving around our city safely and easily is important to them. We are proposing some improvements to your … Read More

1. 33 Haast Street New childcare centre proposed for Colleges Rifles site, which is zoned open space, for 150 children and 35 full time staff. Appendix 2 – RC Plans 33 Haast Street AEE Final     2. Saint Kentigern … Read More

Listed below are resource consent applications for Remuera received for October 2020. Details are: Date Lodged || Application Type || Address and Suburb || Description 1 October 2020 || Land Use/Stream || 6 Wharua Road, Remuera || Auckland Council Healthy Waters proposes … Read More

The Auckland Maunga have been besieged by serious fires caused by fireworks over the last 12 months, prompting the Tūpuna Maunga Authority to take stronger action to protect them. Fourteen Maunga administered by the Authority will be closed to the public … Read More

Listed below are resource consent applications for Remuera received for September 2020. Details are: Date Lodged || Application Type || Address and Suburb || Description 5 September 2020 || Land Use || 49A Ngapuhi Road, Remuera || Construction of an approximately 50m2 … Read More

The CAB are moving… and will reopen on 15th October 2020 in their new location: Orakei Community Centre, 156 Kepa Road, Orakei. Phone number: 09 524 0298,  email: orakei@cab.org Opening hours 9.30am – 4.30pm, Monday – Friday Services include Legal … Read More

Voting locations in Remuera for the 2020 elections.    

Epsom Electorate Candidates Debate. When: 7.30pm, Tuesday 29 September 2020 Where: Somervell Presbyterian Church, 497 Remuera Road. Hosted by Tim Watkin, Editor of pundit.co.nz and Executive Producer of TV3’s The Nation. Hear what they have to say, and there will … Read More

Grey Lynn Residents Association have developed this Guide to Action. Note: that if the proposed development is appropriate for the location, i.e. it fits within the rules for the zone, it will automatically qualify for a non-notified resource consent. It … Read More

Listed below are resource consent applications for Remuera received for August 2020. Details are: Date Lodged || Application Type || Address and Suburb || Description 4 August 2020 || Land Use || 9 Rangitoto Avenue, Remuera || Demolition of existing plaster-clad brick … Read More

Adrian Barkla, Chair of Remuera Business Association (RBA) has made a plea for us to do our bit and support the small businesses that are open in Level 3 and have to trade in this contactless environment.  He says: “I … Read More

The Panel has now completed its review and provided its report to the Governing Body for its consideration. The full report is now available on the CCO Review webpage on the Auckland Council website.   Community consultation and accountability is a key theme of … Read More

At the recent AGM of the Remuera Residents Association it became clear that change was needed. Few people had put their names forward for the committee to ensure the work of the Association could continue to be carried out, however … Read More

After months of talking to community groups and seeking public input, the draft Ōrākei Local Board Plan 2020 is now ready for review. Five clear areas of priority were proposed: Our communities are connected, engaged and resilient Our land, forests, … Read More

The resource consent for the development at 78 Orakei Road was granted on 23 July 2020, after a review hearing on 14 July by Council Duty Commissioners, with OLB Member Troy Churton presenting the concerns of local residents. These included … Read More

Listed below are resource consent applications for Remuera received for July 2020. Details are: Date Lodged || Application Type || Address and Suburb || Description 2 July 2020 || Land Use || 1/560 Remuera Road, Remuera || Retrospective resource consent for new … Read More

Remuera Residents Association Public Meeting and Annual General Meeting held at the Remuera Library on July 15, 2020, commencing at 7.00pm. The meeting had two parts, with the AGM held after the two keynote speakers. WELCOME / INTRODUCTIONS: Acting Chairman … Read More

Listed below are resource consent applications for Remuera received for June 2020. Details are: Date Lodged || Application Type || Address and Suburb || Description 12 June 2020 || Land Use || 110 Lucerne Road, Remuera || Retrospective consent for outdoor oven … Read More

At level 1 we are able to convene out first public meeting for 2020, and all Remuera residents are invited to attend. When: 7.00pm, Wednesday 15 July 2020 Where: Remuera Library The business of the meeting is three-fold: (a) To … Read More

As many of you are aware, almost no one has been spared the suffering of the Covid-19 lockdown and the consequential economic impact. This is particularly true for Auckland Council, who have had to work hard to produce a budget … Read More

Have your say on the Council’s Emergency Budget 2020/21. Open for feedback now. The economic impact of COVID-19 means that tough decisions have to be made about Auckland Council’s budget – like the rates we pay and what to spend … Read More

Orakei Local Board has announced that Remuera Library will be open to the public this coming Tuesday 2 June. Continue to keep social distancing and be kind to the staff there, they have a lot of catching up to do! … Read More

Listed below are resource consent applications for Remuera received for May 2020. Details are: Date Lodged || Application Type || Address and Suburb || Description 4 May 2020 || Subdivision || 32 Ladies Mile, Remuera || An application for a resource consent … Read More

Our local Remuera retailers are back and open in Level 2, delivering a range of professional services, hospitality and shopping experiences at Remuera Town Centre, Orakei Bay Village, Upland Road, and neighbouring streets in our suburb. We want to make … Read More

Today as 32 libraries reopen across the Auckland Libraries network Remuera Library is not amongst them. The Library ‘may’ open after Queens Birthday – no date has been confirmed. St Heliers Library is the library in the Orakei Local Board … Read More

Upcoming scrap steel operations at the port over the next 2 weeks will likely result in unusual noise levels which may impact Remuera residents. Measures have been taken to reduce the impact, such as putting in place a container sound … Read More

Listed below are resource consent applications for Remuera received for April 2020. Details are: Date Lodged || Application Type || Address and Suburb || Description 3 April 2020 || Land Use/Subdivision || 3 Waiatarua Road, Remuera || Demolition of existing dwelling … Read More

This list is an addendum to our Remuera’s Essential Services during Level 4 Lockdown. Under Level 3, from Tuesday 28 April 2020, businesses can open for delivery and contactless pre-ordered pick up, but customers are not able to enter stores. … Read More

The former Caughey Preston Trust site in the Auckland suburb of Remuera has been sold to a local buyer. Widely touted as the last strategic landholding of scale in Remuera, the 3.17ha landholding at 17 Upland Road comprises a former … Read More

Many of you will have noticed the public health warnings advising people and dogs not to go into the water at Tinana (Wilson’s Beach), the Kayak steps behind the cricket/rugby club and many of the streams around Ayr Reserve, Thomas … Read More

Why does Auckland Council appear insensitive to all that is happening with Covid-19? Yes, they have discontinued contractors and consultants and brought work in-house. But why has there not been a total rethink on council (and CCO) activities – pruning … Read More

There has been a lot of neighbourhood activity recently around a proposed development at 78 Orakei Road, where a reported 172 year old house is to be demolished to make way for 19 townhouses. A developer’s Resource Consent application (25 March … Read More

Please during this Covid-19 lockdown support your local businesses. 1. FOOD A. HOME DELIVERY JESS’ UNDERGROUND KITCHEN (JUK) 158 Remuera Road, Remuera www.juk.co.nz 09 5227034 remuera@juk.co.nz Deli is closed. Delivery of their healthy, frozen meals throughout the lockdown period. Delivery drivers practising … Read More

Listed below are resource consent applications for Remuera received for March 2020. Details are: Date Lodged || Application Type || Address and Suburb || Description 2 March 2020 || Subdivision || 1A Koraha Street, Remuera || The Applicant seeks consent to remove … Read More

Auckland Council’s Annual 2020/2021 consultation round enables you to have your say on the future of the city. In Remuera we are seeing rapid change as a result of the growth facilitated by the Unitary Plan. We encourage you to submit a response … Read More

Listed below are resource consent applications for Remuera received for January and February 2020. Details are: Date Lodged || Application Type || Address and Suburb || Description 23 January 2020 || 100 Clonbern Road, Remuera || Construction of new garage. 23 … Read More

A $40m town centre revamp for Remuera. This will be the biggest makeover in decades, six new buildings are planned. Guardian Group plan to develop six new low-rise commercial and hospitality buildings in the Village Green – shops, hospitality, cafes, restaurants … Read More

Dear Customers and Local Remuera Community Members, Well after a couple of weeks of demolition the car park will reopen this Saturday the 18th of January. There is still some resealing work and marking to be done but this will … Read More

Listed below are resource consent applications for Remuera received for December 2019. Details are: Date Lodged || Application Type || Address and Suburb || Description 4 December 2019 || Land Use || 5 Wootton Road, Remuera || Additions and alterations to an … Read More

Clonbern car park closes around 5th or 6th of January 2020 and will be reopened 25th January 2020. The car park will be 100% closed for approximately 10 days but New World supermarket will remain ‘open’. Work was meant to … Read More

The Chairman of Remuera Business Association reports: Panuku, the owners of Clonbern car park are determined to go ahead and demolish the car park on January 8th 2020 without alternative car parking available. RBA have been trying to lease the … Read More

The demolition of the upper level of Clonbern car park is scheduled for the 6th January 2019, and we are advised it will take the best part of 10 days to complete the exercise. Once the upper-level has been demolished, … Read More

Media Release 3 December 2019 Auckland Council’s Finance and Performance Committee today approved 6 Clonbern Road, Remuera to be sold to enable a future mixed-use development. The property is currently a car park serving visitors and shoppers in Remuera village. … Read More

Listed below are resource consent applications for Remuera received for November 2019. Details are: Date Lodged || Application Type || Address and Suburb || Description 4 November 2019 || Land Use || 416 Remuera Road, Remuera || An upgrade to an existing … Read More

AT are proposing new ‘no stopping’ (broken yellow lines) at the intersection of Victoria Avenue and Manawa Road in Remuera. Their proposal responds to a request from local residents to tackle the issue of cars parking too close to the … Read More

Please be advised that this is an engagement exercise from AT to seek public feedback on proposed residential parking zones (but mostly on the Newmarket side). There is a small section on Middleton Road that crosses into our local board … Read More

Listed below are resource consent applications for Remuera received for October 2019. Details are: Date Lodged || Application Type || Address and Suburb || Description 1 October 2019 || Land Use || 11 Tirohanga Avenue, Remuera || Demolition of existing garage; additions … Read More

Some service changes are to adjust the timetable so buses can adhere to the planned timetable. Some timing changes are being made to improve connections with other buses or ferries. Some trips are being discontinued due to low patronage. Some … Read More

Listed below are resource consent applications for Remuera received for September 2019. Details are: Date Lodged || Application Type || Address and Suburb || Description 3 September 2019 || Land Use || 6 Glenbrook Street, Remuera || Construction of swimming pool, fence, … Read More

Residents Associations within the Orakei Ward have created this meeting to answer these questions: What do the two leading Mayoral Candidates stand for? What do the three Councillor Candidates for Orakei stand for? If you are not sure, come along … Read More

At the RRA Public Meeting on 1 August 2018 concern was expressed at the design of the Ōrākei Basin Pathway, and a resolution was passed: That this meeting is concerned about the adequacy of the design and partial implementation of the southern walkway … Read More

From Wednesday 9 October 2019. Postal and Bill services are moving to Paper Plus, 389 Remuera Road. NZ Post’s PO Box or Private Bag Services advise that the PO boxes will remain where they are currently located. Kiwibank Services. Full Kiwibank services … Read More

Want Remuera to have a voice on the Ōrākei Local Board? Support our local candidates. Troy Churton Troy has extensive legal and governance experience, certified RMA Commissioner, current Ōrākei Local Board portfolio lead for planning and regulatory. Troy holds processing planners … Read More

REMUERA RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATION held a CANDIDATES’ MEETING and an ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING at ST PAUL’S CHURCH on AUGUST 22, 2019 ELECTORAL CANDIDATES: Electoral Candidates for Ōrākei were introduced by the Moderator and given three minutes to introduce themselves and outline their … Read More

Healthy Waters is looking to undertake some environmental enhancement work at the Portland Road and Waitaramoa Reserve this coming summer. They are looking to engage with the community for some feedback regarding the design and provide an opportunity to listen … Read More

Listed below are resource consent applications for Remuera received for August 2019. Details are: Date Lodged || Application Type || Address and Suburb || Description 5 August 2019 || Tree Consent || Woodville Road, Remuera || Removal of one Poplar … Read More

When: 7.30pm, Thursday 22 August 2019 Where: St Pauls Church, 12 St Vincent Ave, Remuera RRA Annual General Meeting Put your name forward to serve on your community committee Nominations to chair@remueraresidents.org.nz Meet the 2019 Candidates for the Orakei Local … Read More

Listed below are resource consent applications for Remuera received for July 2019. Details are: Date Lodged || Application Type || Address and Suburb || Description 10 July 2019 || Subdivision || 2/37 Sonia Avenue, Remuera || Cross-lease update (new dwelling for flat … Read More

Any person or organisation may nominate a tree or group of trees for evaluation by completing and submitting the nomination form.  Before submiting a nomination, please read the guidelines. These guidelines outline the requirements for nominating a notable tree for … Read More

There is evidence that rats are an increasing problem across Auckland City this winter and it appears that they are well established in our valley. A number of traps are in place close to the stream and they’ve been found … Read More

A 3.0m wide timber boardwalk, approximately 535m long, is proposed to run from Shore Road Reserve to the west end of Wilson’s Beach. It includes a 55m concrete path which continues from the end of the boardwalk along the berm of Wilson’s Beach … Read More

College Rifles, 33 Haast Street, has lodged an application for a Alcohol Licence. You can make an objection to Auckland Council via email to: alcohol_licensing_central@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz The Health Promotion Agency has provided the following information: Auckland Council has some information on … Read More

28 June 2019. Auckland Council’s Healthy Waters Department are progressing with plans to upgrade the public stormwater infrastructure to minimise flooding in your area. We have begun site investigations as the first phase of upgrading local stormwater infrastructure to address … Read More

26 June 2019. Fellow sufferers, as much as I would like to say the car park will be reopened tomorrow sadly I can’t. I just want to let you know the latest developments   As we now know, the car park … Read More

Listed below are resource consent applications for Remuera received for June 2019. Details are: Date Lodged || Application Type || Address and Suburb || Description 3 June 2019 || Land Use || 83 Grand Drive, Remuera || The proposal seeks to build … Read More

At its meeting on 11 June 2019, the Auckland Transport (AT) Board resolved to transfer the Clonbern Road carpark to Panuku to enable the development of the site. It is Panuku’s role to undertake integrated developments. The transfer follows restrictions … Read More

Listed below are resource consent applications for Remuera received for May 2019. Details are: Date Lodged || Application Type || Address and Suburb || Description 3 May 2019 || Land Use || 15A Hapua Street, Remuera || The applicant seeks Resource Consent … Read More

Our town centre is the lifeblood of our community. Our local businesses are under threat because of the reduction in patronage caused by the loss of 70+ carparks with the closure of the Upper Clonbern Road Carpark by AT. Sign … Read More

Listed below are resource consent applications for Remuera received for April 2019. Details are: Date Lodged || Application Type || Address and Suburb || Description 1 April 2019 || Land Use || 179 Victoria Avenue, Remuera || Additions & alterations. 1 April … Read More

Auckland Transport have pushed back on Foodstuffs proposal to lease the top level of the Clonbern Road carpark (see Community Meeting 11 April Minutes). AT’s reasoning is that it is unsafe and that it would be shifting the liability to … Read More

Desley Simpson reports in her Newsletter 15 April 2019: I have had many queries around whether the St Kentigern Girls’ School site, recently up for sale, will be sold for housing. I can reliably confirm that Saint Kentigern trustees sold … Read More

MINUTES OF REMUERA RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION MEETING AT REMUERA LIBRARY, APRIL 11, 2019, COMMENCING AT 7.30PM. WELCOME: Chairman Iain Valentine introduced RRA Committee members present: Coralie van Camp (Deputy Chair), Jan Bierman, David McAuley and Lynley Olsen. Councillor: Desley Simpson Orakei Local … Read More

Notification from Auckland Transport: This is to advise that the top level of the Clonbern Road carpark in Remuera will be closed from Sunday 24 March at 6pm. As you may be aware, following concerns about the structural integrity of the … Read More

When: Thursday 11 April at 7.30pm  Where: Remuera Library, Remuera Road  Guest Speaker: Adrian Barkla, Owner-Operator, Remuera New World and Chairman, Remuera Business Association  Come and hear how potential developments centred on the Clonbern Road carpark can be a catalyst … Read More

Listed below are resource consent applications for Remuera received for March 2019. Details are: Date Lodged || Application Type || Address and Suburb || Description 4 March 2019 || Land Use & Subdivision || 54 Richard Farrell Avenue, Remuera || Staged land … Read More

Updates from RRA on local news stories: Ōhinerau – Mt Hobson The Tūpuna Maunga Authority have completed their work upgrading the tracks and stairs on the eastern side of Ōhinerau – Mt Hobson to the tihi (summit). The current track network … Read More

The installation of a safer pedestrian facility on Remuera Rd to enable better access to the Library, shopping centre, and bus stops has been raised as a project for investigation with the relevant team within Auckland Transport. The increasing volume … Read More

As many residents know, changes to zoning, parking availability, and public transport have impacted, in recent times, on the popularity and attractiveness of our main shopping centre on Remuera Road. There is a vision, however, for a more active, alive … Read More

Consultation for Auckland Council’s 2019/2020 budget and a proposed amendment to the 10-year Budget regarding property transfers and Our Water Future is now open and they want to hear from you. They would like your opinion on a range of topics: Rating … Read More

Listed below are resource consent applications for Remuera received for January – February 2019. Details are: Date Lodged || Application Type || Address and Suburb || Description 29 January 2019 || Land Use || 172 Remuera Road, Remuera || To construct a … Read More

Council report the elm death of a carriageway tree at 95 Benson Road. This Iconic elm is infected with Dutch Elm Disease. Scion confirmed the presence of the fungus (Ophiostoma novo-ulmi). Council arborists are organising removal logistics with their contractor. The tree, … Read More

The top of Clonbern Carpark has passed the strength load testing last night and will be reopened as of this morning, Saturday 15 December 2018.

Residents are aware that the Council community facility at 4 Victoria Avenue was earmarked for sale in July this year. This has seen Plunket, JPs and eventually the CAB move out to different locations – in some cases away from … Read More

When Auckland Transport (AT) introduced the “New Bus Network” earlier this year, it included changes to the School Bus Network that has greatly reduced dedicated and useful transport options for pupils travelling to school. The public network cannot provide the … Read More

Auckland Transport (AT) are seeking feedback on their proposal to improve the safety of 49 pedestrian crossings across Auckland, including 3 crossings in Remuera 40 Kelvin Road 72 Shore Road 8 Portland Road Check and the detailed drawings and submit feedback … Read More

The land at 176-182 Shore Road in Remuera has been leased by Palmers Garden World Limited for the last 15 years. This lease was the result of an agreement between the Minister of Conservation and Auckland Council in 2005. The … Read More

Listed below are resource consent applications for Remuera received for November – December 2018. Details are: Date Lodged || Application Type || Address and Suburb || Description 5 November 2018 || Tree Consent || 27 Arney Road, Remuera || Pruning of a … Read More

Late last week GHD provided further advice on Clonbern Rd Carpark structural integrity. In terms of on going operations, they have confirmed the lower (ground) level can remain open as long as the top deck is closed. Testing found there … Read More

A presentation was made to the Ōrākei Local Board (OLB) in October on the restoration of the jetty at Wilson’s Beach. This jetty is a Council asset and a valuable public amenity. It is used by many people daily, and its … Read More

Mayor Goff has expressed an interest in opening up the 60 hectares of prime public land, with a market value of $734 million, currently leased by Remuera Golf Course, for wider public use. Remuera Golf Club was originally two courses, … Read More

Councillor Desley Simpson is working on resolving the longstanding issue of flooding on Portland Road which has been a major hazard for residents and for those driving along Portland Road. The regional healthy waters project for flood mitigation on Portland Road is … Read More

On 18 October, Auckland Council adopted its final proposal for a review of representation arrangements, which details changes to electoral boundaries, for the 2019 local government elections. Auckland currently has 13 wards and a review of these showed that population growth in … Read More

Listed below are resource consent applications for Remuera received for 1 October 2018 – 2 November 2018. Details are: Date Lodged || Application Type || Address and Suburb || Description 1 October 2018 || Land Consent || 77 Seaview Road, Remuera … Read More

The carpark is nearing its design life and due to its durability issues the structural capacity is being compromised. The carpark is monitored and this will continue on a monthly basis. Signs have been replaced requesting larger vehicles such as ‘SUV’s and … Read More

Auckland Transport (AT) has been preparing the physical work for the clearance required to make Remuera Road safe for double decker buses.  Progress to date: Tree works Tree trimming for trees that don’t require Resource Consent is underway and the rest … Read More

The NZ Transport Agency and Auckland Transport are creating a 7km-long shared path from Merton Road, near Glen Innes Train Station, to Tamaki Drive – allowing people to walk, run or cycle from Auckland’s eastern suburbs to the Waitemata Harbour. … Read More

Listed below are resource consent applications for Remuera received for September 2018. Details are: Date Lodged || Application Type || Address and Suburb || Description 10 September 2018 || Land Consent || 128 Victoria Avenue, Remuera || Removal of the existing and … Read More

Major changes are planned for the Clonbern Road New World supermarket and nearby/associated car parking. Remuera New World owner/operator, Adrian Barkla, says the plan is to build a new retail complex with a combination of supermarket and retail space, supported … Read More

On the plans to introduce double decker buses in the Remuera Shopping precinct (Plans 4A, 4B of the Orakei Local Board – Consultation Plan) there is a specific reference to “prune large tree” on each of the existing trees on Remuera … Read More

Volunteering with the Citizens Advice Bureau provides a stimulating and rewarding opportunity to people wanting to have a positive impact on the lives of others. The Remuera Eastern/Bays Bureau is currently looking for volunteers who can train as interviewers in … Read More

Our Councillor Desley Simpson reports that after months of advocacy she now has agreement from from both NZTA and Auckland Transport that the current fence design running alongside the Ōrākei Basin will be changed. Public consultation on the design for the … Read More

Listed below are resource consent applications for Remuera received for August 2018. Details are: Date Lodged || Application Type || Address and Suburb || Description 1 August 2018 || Tree Consent || 707 Remuera Road, Remuera || Removal of a large mature … Read More

Auckland Transport (AT) is continuing to rollout double decker buses on key routes across Auckland, including route 75 along Remuera Road.  The Orakei Local Board – Consultation Plan includes mitigation measures to ensure double decker buses have sufficient vertical and … Read More

Auckland Council adopted the final 10-year Budget document on 28 June 2018.  Decisions made regarding funding for Ōrākei Local Board projects, are: Funding to improve local transport network and paths, including key advocacy project (One Local Initiative) of the Gowing … Read More

Auckland Transport (AT) is continuing to rollout double decker buses on key routes across Auckland, including route 75 (Glen Innes to Wynyard Quarter via Remuera Road and Newmarket), because of the need to increase capacity on high use public transport … Read More

The design for the upgrading of the Ōrākei Basin Pathway, running along the grass area at the foot of the cliff from the boat ramp to the Auckland Water Ski Club, is seriously concerning Remuera residents. This disquiet is caused … Read More

At the Remuera Residents Association’s public meeting on 1 August 2018 two resolutions were passed unanimously. The resolutions have been forwarded to the Ōrākei Local Board for action: 1. In respect to the sale of 4 Victoria Avenue: That this … Read More

Listed below are resource consent applications for Remuera received for July 2018. Details are: Date Lodged || Application Type || Address and Suburb || Description 16 July 2018 || Land Use ||181-225 Remuera Road, Remuera || Maintenance and upgrade of pedestrian … Read More

The Orakei Local Board in a closed session at its meeting on 19 July 2018 passed a resolution to sell 4 Victoria Avenue. This is a community owned facility and the current home of the Citizens Advice Bureau, and Plunket. … Read More

Resource consent granted for Ōrākei Point Apartments (The Peninsula), 236 Orakei Road. This was a non-notified consent.    

Tūpuna Maunga report that infected Elm trees (Dutch Elm Disease) on Ohinerau/ Mt Hobson have been removed as directed by the Auckland Council Biosecurity Team. The Authority have recently been advised that there are additional Elm trees to be removed. … Read More

PUBLIC MEETING : Latest Issues facing our Community. Attend our next meeting, be informed, and have your say. When: 7.30pm, Wednesday 1st August Where: Remuera Library Agenda: 1. No. 4 Victoria Avenue – Our Community Facility in Remuera –  is now for sale. CAB … Read More

Residents are invited to join in the Bastille Day celebrations this Saturday 14 July – a highlight event of the year where everyone plays a part. Our thanks to the Remuera Business Association for their organising  – let’s give them our … Read More

One of Auckland’s highest risk intersections has been made safer ahead of schedule and nearly $1 million under budget. The new intersection at Tamaki Drive and Ngapipi Road includes controlled pedestrian crossings, new cycle lanes, traffic signals and reconfigured traffic … Read More

Residents have been concerned at the design flaws in the railing for the Ōrākei Basin walkway along the railway line. There is now a section of the shared path which is not aesthetically attuned to the natural environment of the Orakei … Read More

Residents have been concerned at the smell created by the stormwater pond in Martyn Wilson Fields. The pond which was formed in late 2011 has caused a rank rotting sewerage smell to occur, especially over the summer months. Our Councillor Desley … Read More

The new central bus network was launched on 8 July 2018. A key feature of the new network will be improvements to Remuera Road services, with a 15 minute service running into the CBD until midnight. New bus routes for our … Read More

Listed below are resource consent applications for Remuera received for May-June 2018. Details are: Date Lodged || Application Type || Address and Suburb || Description 8 May 2018 || Land Use || 5 Elmstone Avenue, Remuera || Alterations and additions to a … Read More

The Annual General Meeting of the Remuera Residents Association will be held on Wednesday 20thJune at 7.30pm at Remuera Library. AGENDA:     Update on Local Issues Keynote Speakers: Kit Parkinson, Chairman, Ōrākei Local Board Desley Simpson, Governing Body Councilor (Ōrākei) AT Representative … Read More

On Sunday 8 July 2018, Auckland Transport will be launching a new bus network for Auckland’s central suburbs. Most current services will change, including bus routes, route numbers, timetables and some bus stops. Our 625, 635, 655, and 685 routes … Read More

The Ōrākei Local Board is restoring the stream in Waiata Reserve by getting rid of invasive weeds and replanting the stream banks with native plants. A natural, clean and beautiful stream environment is good for native wildlife and creates a … Read More

So… what are we being consulted on this time? This consultation is about the specifics: now we can see the list of projects proposed to be delivered by the regional fuel tax – what do you think? And for each … Read More

Following the presentation to the Ōrākei Local Board (OLB) last month, Remuera Residents Association and Remuera Heritage have been invited to pursue the matter further with Auckland Council. Meetings are to be held with council representatives to establish the best … Read More

You may have noticed that a major project of work has begun in St Vincent Avenue, just behind the Remuera Library. Scaffolding now encases St Pauls Methodist Church beginning a 6 month seismic strengthening project of the 1922 church building … Read More

Listed below are resource consent applications for Remuera received for April 2018. Details are: Date Lodged || Application Type || Address and Suburb || Description 10 April 2018 || Land Use/Subdivision || 41 Green Lane East, Remuera || Joint Land Use subdivision … Read More

Ōrākei ward councillor Desley Simpson has confirmed that the business case to raise Lower Portland Road has been approved, and is proceeding to the detailed design phase. Once the work is consented, it will be put out to tender, with … Read More

Myrtle Rust continues to spread throughout Auckland. The number of infected sites in the region now sits at over 90. Myrtle rust is a serious fungal disease that affects plants in the myrtle family. Myrtle Rust which attacks trees in … Read More

A Night Market is coming to Remuera. The market will be held weekly from Wednesday 9 May in New World’s underground carpark in Clonbern Road, from 5-11pm. There will be food trucks and stalls with all your favourite treats and … Read More

On behalf of the Tūpuna Maunga Authority, the Regional and Specialist Parks and Biosecurity teams within Auckland Council will be undertaking rabbit control by night shooting on: Wednesday 2nd May (rain dates Tues 1st May or Thurs 3rd May) Tuesday … Read More

Iain Valentine, Chair, Remuera Residents Association and Sue Cooper, Chair, Remuera Heritage presented to the Ōrākei Local Board (OLB) on 19 April 2018 about the need for a community centre in Remuera. A previous report assessing community needs had vastly … Read More

Auckland Transport (AT) are changing the hours that bus and transit lanes operate across Auckland. Currently, lanes operate at inconsistent times and don’t always align with peak travel times. Population growth in Auckland is significantly increasing the number of people … Read More

Anzac Day Service at College Rifles Remuera. Parade assembly: 8.45am on Minto Road Parade commences: 9am Service: 9.20am at College Rifles Rugby Clubrooms, 33 Haast St. Rolling road closure will be in place for the duration of the parade Contact: … Read More

Listed below are resource consent applications for Remuera received for the weeks 5 March 2018 – 29 March 2018. Details are: Date Lodged || Application Type || Address and Suburb || Description 5 March 2018 || Land Use || 310A Victoria … Read More

Report on Remuera Residents Association Meeting to Discuss the 10 Year Budget and Auckland Plan 2050 Approximately 30 people attended the meeting – some of whom have not been at a previous meeting of the RRA. David Wong represented the … Read More

HAVE YOUR SAY on Auckland’s future by completing feedback on The 10-Year Budget and Auckland Plan 2050 online, by 8pm THIS WEDNESDAY 28 March. The Remuera Residents Association draws your attention to these key points when considering your feedback response. The … Read More

About 18 elm trees on Ōhinerau / Mt Hobson have become infected with Dutch elm disease and are being removed as a biosecurity measure by Auckland Council under the direction of the Tūpuna Maunga Authority. Arborists will remove the trees … Read More

The Ōrākei Local Board is considering moving the 4 Victoria Avenue CAB to St Lukes Community Centre. Concern has been expressed that no consultation has been undertaken with our local CAB or community, that work has already been undertaken on … Read More

Event: Public Information Evening: Trees, Fences, and Boundaries When: 6.30pm, Tuesday 20 March Where: Remuera Library ALL WELCOME.

Event: Remuera Residents Association Community Meeting: “Have Your Say” When: 7.00pm, Thursday 22 March Where: Remuera Library The meeting will traverse the issues raised by the content of Auckland Council’s proposed 10 year Budget and the draft Auckland Plan 2050. … Read More

Our built and historic heritage is totally absent from both the overview and the full draft of the refreshed Auckland Plan for the next 30 years. This has particular implications for heritage suburbs such as Remuera. The Draft Plan only talks … Read More

  Auckland Council are looking at introducing new rates to target specific issues that Auckland is facing – water quality rate, natural environment rate, food waste rate, Rodney Local Board transport targeted rate, removal of interim transport levy. They are also considering changes … Read More

March is the month to have your say on Auckland’s future. Auckland Council wants you know what you think about the challenges facing a growing city, including our transport system, protecting our natural environment and level of rates we pay. … Read More

Listed below are resource consent applications for Remuera received for the weeks 18 January 2018 – 27 February 2018. Details are: Date Lodged || Application Type || Address and Suburb || Description 25 January 2018 || Land Use || 27A Market … Read More

Residents in Buttle Street are increasingly concerned at the commuter and school parking across the Buttle Street – Arney Road intersection.  This is creating an extreme hazard for residents as they enter and exit Buttle Street, which is a narrow … Read More

Work has begun on the transformation of Westfield Newmarket.  Some of your favourite shops have now been relocated. The Westfield changes bring a number of challenges for parking in Newmarket – the Newmarket Business Association provides this advice.  

St Kentigern Proposed Development on Shore Road site (update to story published 1 December 2017) The St Kentigern Trust Board has created stakeholder reference groups as part of the engagement process. Reference group chairs (listed below) have organised meetings this month and … Read More

We will have a presence at the Remuera Business Association’s Chinese New Year Festival on St Vincent Ave, 6.00 – 9.00pm on Friday 23 February.  Come and have a chat and share your local issues. We look forward to meeting you. … Read More

Frustration continues to grow at the number of flight movements over the Remuera valley. There appears to be no control of the airspace over the city, with no agency having any practical power to mitigate the nuisance from height, noise, pollution … Read More

On behalf of the Tūpuna Maunga Authority, the Regional and Specialist Parks and Biosecurity teams within Auckland Council will be undertaking rabbit control by night shooting on: ·         Monday 26th February (rain date Tues 27th Feb) ·         Monday 26th March … Read More

The Ministry of Primary Industries (MPI) have confirmed that 26 properties in Remuera now have trees infected with myrtle rust. They have also now confirmed that three pōhutukawa in Wairua Reserve, Remuera, have confirmed infections. There are a number of … Read More

There has been much community concern on the state of our local parks and reserves. Ventia, one of the Council’s major contractors and the contractor for the Ōrākei Ward, was issued with a performance notice to improve the state of … Read More

Listed below are resource consent applications for Remuera received for the weeks 14 November – 21 December 2017. Details are: Date Lodged || Application Type || Address and Suburb || Description 14 November  2017 || Land Use & Subdivision || … Read More

Auckland Transport are proposing to install a No U-Turn sign next to the SH1 Market Road motorway off ramp (travelling southbound), which leads to the intersection of Mount Hobson Road and Market Road. The sign will allow for more effective … Read More

The rise in aircraft / choppers of all sizes flying over Remuera at all hours has been very marked over the last few months. A new pattern of helicopter activity around 4.30-5.00 am, and other flights from aircraft around dusk have … Read More

Saint Kentigern has announced that it intends to transfer their Remuera girls’ school to their Shore Road site. This will have significant impact on the site and to Shore Road traffic flow. For further information refer to their Master Plan. … Read More

  On behalf of the Tūpuna Maunga Authority, the Regional and Specialist Parks and Biosecurity teams within Auckland Council will be undertaking rabbit control by night shooting on: ·         Wednesday 6th December ·         Monday 11th December ·         Wednesday 13th December … Read More

The Ōrākei Local Board Tree Protection Grants programme is open to owners of all notable trees in the Board area. The programme provides access to grants to support tree works that support the long term health of notable trees and their … Read More

Can you imagine a time when life is not consumed by traffic, wet days, noise and the general hurly-burly of everyday life – enter Remuera in the summertime. While away the hazy days of summer by enjoying the pleasures of … Read More

Event: Remuera Residents Association Community Update Meeting When: 7.30pm, Thursday 30 November 2017 Where: Remuera Library             Agenda: Parks & Reserves, including Mt Hobson, Orakei Basin. Consent & Licensing issues noted for Remuera. New Community … Read More

The new embankments are taking shape. The road layout will stay in its current configuration until Christmas, and this includes the 30kph speed limit. When work recommences after the break on 8 January, the plan is to focus on completing the … Read More

Listed below are resource consent applications for Remuera received for the weeks 6 October – 9 November 2017. Details are: Date Lodged || Application Type || Address and Suburb || Description 2 October 2017 || Land Use || 11 Ascot … Read More

Get your friends to join our mailing list so they too can be kept up to date on what’s happening in our community and both you and your friend will go in the draw to win a $50 voucher for … Read More

Significant concern has been expressed by residents at the management of Ōrākei Basin. The Ōrākei Basin is on the agenda of the Ōrākei Local Board meeting on 19 October 2017 when the Ōrākei Basin Walkway Draft Concept Plan and a report on the Ōrākei … Read More

Auckland Transport (AT) and the NZ Transport Agency are creating a shared path for cyclists and pedestrians that will follow the eastern rail line from Merton Road near Glen Innes Station to Tamaki Drive – allowing you to walk, run … Read More

Auckland Transport (AT) will introduce a new bus network for the central suburbs in early-mid 2018. Public consultation on the new network was undertaken in 2015. The new network has been designed as result of feedback. AT’s new public transport network, is … Read More

You will have noticed a significant number of roading and access challenges around Newmarket lately. Work is being undertaken to upgrade services and improve the utilities network around Newmarket. New Traffic Lights and Pedestrian Interchange. As of Monday 16 October … Read More

The loss of trees in our urban landscape since the removal of tree protection in the RMA is impacting our natural environment. The Tree Council estimates that Auckland has lost 1/3 of its tree cover in the last five years. … Read More

Listed below are resource consent applications for Remuera received for the weeks 11- 29 September 2017. Details are: Date Lodged || Application Type || Address and Suburb || Description 13 September  2017 || Subdivision || 12 Walton Street, Remuera || … Read More

Listed below are resource consent applications for Remuera received for the weeks ending 11,18 & 25 August 2017.   Details are: Date Lodged || Application Type || Address and Suburb || Description 8 August 2017 || Land Use & Subdivision … Read More

Event: Remuera Resident’s Association Community Update Meeting When: 7.30pm, Thursday 28 September 2017 Where: Remuera Library Join us for the opportunity for residents to bring their concerns into focus. ALL WELCOME.  COME ALONG AND HAVE YOUR SAY.     1. Welcome … Read More

The future of no. 4 Victoria Avenue, currently housing the CAB and the Plunket nurse, has been of concern to the Association for the past two years. Most recently your chairman expressed his frustration and disappointment to the Ōrākei Local … Read More

Work has begun on the upgrade of the Tamaki Drive and Ngapipi Road Intersection. More than 30,000 people travel through the Tamaki Drive-Ngapipi Road intersection each day, and in the past 5 years, 21 crashes have been recorded at the intersection. … Read More

On Sunday 13 August 70 residents braved a chilly winter’s evening to attend the Meet the Candidates Meeting hosted by the Remuera Residents Association Inc at St Kentigern Boys School. Seven candidates standing for the Epsom Electorate addressed the audience. The … Read More

2017/18 Annual Plan Budget has allocated $197,014 to the Maunga Authority for Mt Hobson (Ohinerau). This is the first budget which clearly identifies funding specifically for Mt Hobson. The funding is for improving pedestrian access, repairs and replacement of signage, … Read More

Hosted by Remuera Residents Association, Inc. Date/Time: Sunday 13th August at 4.30pm. Location: St Kentigern School Hall, Gate 2, 82 Shore Road, Remuera. Participants: Leighton Baker (Conservative Party Candidate) Barry Coates (Green Party Candidate) Paul Goldsmith (National Party Candidate) David … Read More

Eleven months ago we featured an item at our AGM (30 Aug 2016) “The Future of Community Facilities in Remuera” We asked for someone from the Council to speak on the topic of No. 4 Victoria Avenue (currently in use … Read More

As most readers will know, the Councillor for Auckland representing Orakei Ward is Desley Simpson . Desley has a long and supportive relationship with the Remuera Residents Association, which she helped to establish. Highlighted in Desley’s latest newsletter are key aspects of … Read More

Remuera Business Association held its annual Bastille Day promotion on Saturday 15 July – and we were there! The Remuera Residents Association set up a table to raise awareness about its activities and to boost subscriptions to our mailing list. … Read More

The Remuera Residents Association held its Annual General Meeting on 4th July 2017. A new Committee was elected at this meeting. In summary: General Business & Issues discussed were: 1) Suggested Angle Parking at top of St Vincent Avenue Agreed … Read More

The Remuera Residents Association is holding a “Meet the Candidates” meeting. These are candidates standing in the seat of Epsom for the 2017 General Election, and/or otherwise candidates who are resident in the suburb of Remuera. You are cordially invited … Read More

              We are delighted to announce the names of the members of Remuera Residents Association (RRA) Committee, elected at the Annual General Meeting on 4 July, 2017. They are: Chairman: Iain Valentine Deputy Chair: Coralie … Read More

The Remuera Residents Association will hold its Annual General Meeting on Tuesday 4th July, in Remuera. All Remuera residents are welcome to attend. This is a great opportunity to meet your Committee and Local Board representatives –  and to get up to … Read More

Our readers will have noticed the empty shop-fronts in Cole’s Buildings, between 392 and 398 Remuera Road. The departure, just after Easter, of the premium butchery at 392 Remuera Road, long a feature of our community, has been particularly missed. … Read More

Remuera Residents Association (RRA) works for the benefit of the residents of Remuera. RRA is staffed by volunteers who are passionate about Remuera, its history its unique character and its many advantages as a place in which to live. In these … Read More

Listed below are resource consent applications for Remuera received for the weeks ending 16 & 23 June 2017. Eleven applications are listed. Details are: Date Lodged || Application Type || Address and Suburb || Description 6 June 2017 || Land … Read More

It may interest Remuera residents to know that KiwiRail will be carrying out essential maintenance works on the rail track within the Newmarket Triangle and Strand area. The work will focus on making sure that the steel rail track is … Read More

The Ōrākei Local Board is restoring the stream in Waiata Reserve by getting rid of invasive weeds and replanting the stream banks with native plants. A natural, clean and beautiful stream environment is good for native wildlife and creates a … Read More

The Remuera Residents Association will hold its Annual General Meeting on Tuesday 4th July, in Remuera. Details are: Venue: Ground floor, Ray White, 411-413 Remuera Road, Remuera; Start time: 7.30pm; Agenda: To be advised. Do watch this space – and diarise … Read More

Users of the Orakei Basin walkway linking Upland and Lucerne Roads will have noticed signs of construction, maintenance and vegetation management along the Lucerne Road accessway and adjacent basin slopes and water’s edge, made more apparent by recent rains. As … Read More

Remuera residents will have been surprised and pleased to read of the proposed development of Bruce McLaren’s original garage at 586-592 Remuera Road, announced in today’s NZ Herald. The building is listed Category 1 – a place of special or outstanding … Read More

Orakei Local Board (OLB) is asking for your feedback about plans for our local community. Every three years, each of Auckland’s 21 local boards develop a local board plan, which guides their decisions on local activities and projects. The plans reflect … Read More

The Orakei Bay Village retail development (OBV) has brought welcome new life and energy to the Orakei Peninsula. However, as reported earlier, OBV has also brought unwelcome traffic challenges – especially at peak hour. Congestion in OBV’s car parks has … Read More

Auckland Transport proposes to upgrade sections of the existing shared paths on both sides of Tāmaki Drive and wants your feedback on their proposal. The upgrade would start just west of The Strand intersection running along to the Ngapipi Road … Read More

Listed below are resource consent applications for Remuera received for the weeks ending 28 April and 5 May 2017. Eleven applications are listed. Details are: Date Lodged || Application Type || Address and Suburb || Description 21 April 2017 || … Read More

The Commission for Financial Capability will be running a free public education seminar on Thinking of Living in a Retirement Village on Thursday 4 May at St Chads Anglican Church, Meadowbank, starting at 6pm. This seminar is targeted at people … Read More

Iain Valentine, Remuera Residents Association (RRA) Chairman and Coralie Van Camp, Remuera Residents Association Committee Member attended a meeting of the Orakei Local Board on 20 April 2017 to highlight the unsatisfactory – and potentially dangerous – condition of aspects … Read More

While Auckland’s Tūpuna Maunga Authority (TMA) might have good intentions for the Volcanic Cones now under its control, the sadly unkempt state of Ōhinerau/Mount Hobson continues to disappoint and dismay Remuera residents who remember its once pleasant walkways and well-kept … Read More

In an earlier post, we noted a proposal to Auckland Council to erect a high-intensity apartment building on the existing Kings Plant Barn retail site at Orakei Point. The structure proposed was an eight-level apartment block, comprising a basement car park, … Read More

Most resource consent applications are not referred to Local Boards for comment. However, our City Planners have established a process whereby certain features in resource consent applications (like breach of maximum height; felling of notable trees; applications for some types … Read More

Auckland Council’s Annual Plan & Budget for 2017/18 is being formulated. The Governing Body, Local Board, and other entities will be making decisions in the next two months based on feedback provided by residents. We urge you to take the … Read More

As noted in a prior post, we view the the Orakei Bay Village (OBV) retail development with mixed feelings. The retail businesses in the Orakei Bay Village have breathed new life and energy into what was formerly an unsightly collection … Read More

The Glen Innes to Tamaki Drive Shared Path (Te Ara Ki Uta Ki Tai – the path of land and sea) aims to connect walkers and cyclists in Auckland’s eastern suburbs with the city centre, with links to public transport … Read More

Change can be expected at Remuera Library as Auckland Libraries works to keep pace with world trends in our growing and changing city. Faced with accelerating digital and demographic change, the way people use libraries is shifting, world-wide. Auckland Libraries … Read More

To our surprise, the development illustrated above at 358-364 Remuera Road has been granted resource consent, not to be notified, on the grounds that interested parties are affected in a less than minor way. In our opinion, the brash modernism … Read More

An application has been lodged to set in place a high-intensity apartment building on Orakei Point. This will form the core of a developer’s planned residential complex on Orakei Bay. The proposed building is an eight-level apartment block, comprising 30 … Read More

Listed below are the latest resource consent applications for Remuera, received for the period 13 to 17 February 2017. Six applications are listed. Details are: Date Lodged || Application Type || Address and Suburb || Description 13 Feb 2017  || … Read More

Earlier this month, Remuera Residents were invited to participate in an on-line survey regarding four local community facilities in the Orakei Local Board area – including the Community Centre at 4 Victoria Avenue Remuera. Driven by the Orakei Local Board … Read More

With 12 tenants spanning a range of retail, fine foods and dining options, Orakei Bay Village is the latest addition to our local shopping scene. Occupying several restored industrial buildings near Orakei train station, the new complex (shown under development … Read More

Listed below are the latest resource consent applications for Remuera, received for the periods: 1 December 2016 – 2 December 2016 3 December 2016 – 9 December 2016 10 December 2016 – 16 December 2016, and 7 January 2017 – … Read More

Auckland Council has approved a major upgrade at the intersection of Ngapipi Road and Tamaki Drive. As illustrated, the upgrade will involve: Reconfiguring of traffic lanes on both Tamaki Drive and Ngapipi Road to improve vehicle flows; A new traffic … Read More

Road maintenance works on key Remuera roads have slowed traffic in the New Year. Road reconstruction remains in full swing on Shore Road, between Portland and Orakei Roads, and at the bottom of Victoria Avenue below Sonia Avenue. To accommodate construction … Read More

In recent months, Remuera residents have expressed concern about the deterioration of the walkways and parklands on Mount Hobson. In 2014, Mount Hobson was one of 14 ancestral mountains  returned to the Tamaki Collective (Ngā Mana Whenua o Tāmaki Makaurau), … Read More

There is much local interest in the renovation and building extension works at 411-413 Remuera Road. A project update recently received from Ray White Remuera, future tenants of this property, advises that work is on track for completion by end-April … Read More

Listed below are the latest resource consent applications for Remuera, received for the period 1 October to 30 November 2016. Twenty-five applications are listed. Details are: Date Lodged || Application Type || Address and Suburb || Description 18/11/2016  ||  Regional … Read More

The winds of change are blowing for the busy two-level car park on Clonburn Road, serving New World, Jack Lum and other Remuera businesses. Late last month the Board of Auckland Transport (AT) resolved  to enter into a participation agreement … Read More

New bus lanes on Remuera Road, through the heart of Remuera’s business district, are among the options being considered by Auckland Transport (AT) for commuters on Auckland’s emerging integrated transport network. Bus lanes could result in the removal of parking in the … Read More

Despite wet and windy weather, some seventy people turned up for our public meeting on 15 November to discuss Remuera’s community service needs and the fate of the council-owned community services building at 4 Victoria Avenue, Remuera. Attendees included Orakei … Read More

Have your say in planning the future of Community Facilities in the Remuera Town Centre. Proposed property developments around the Council-owned building at 4 Victoria Avenue could threaten these valued community facilities. For more, click here The home of Remuera’s … Read More

The well-known, yellow-shuttered building at 4 Victoria Avenue is under threat. Home to the Community Advice Bureau and Plunket Clinic, 4 Victoria Ave is owned by the Council, who are currently assessing development proposals for the property behind it. Behind … Read More

Your RRA aims to be the voice of all Remuera residents. To boost our membership and mailing list, we ran a membership drive on 29 October – Remuera’s Market Day. Our shop-front table is shown above. Committee members David McAuley, Catherine … Read More

Saturday Jazz Concerts on Remuera’s Village Green! Every Saturday from November 19, hear performances from some of New Zealand’s top jazz musicians from the University of Auckland in collaboration with their students. Six concerts are scheduled – from 11.30 to … Read More

RESIDENTIAL PROVISIONS OF THE PROPOSED AUCKLAND UNITARY PLAN This explanation is provided to Remuera Residents to assist their understanding of the proposed rules. The rules are not yet operative, being subject to appeal.  General Direction: A quality compact urban form, … Read More

EVENT DATE: 15 SEPTEMBER 2016 Local elections are coming up – do you know who’s standing for our community and what they represent? Along with voting for our new mayor, you’ll need to vote for a new Orakei Ward Councillor … Read More

Two Auckland Council funds that support waste minimisation projects will open for applications from 1 to 30 September 2016. They are: 1.       The Waste Minimisation and Innovation Fund: This fund is focussed on supporting new ideas and initiatives … Read More

Auckland Transport (AT) plans to upgrade the intersection of Tamaki Drive and Ngapipi Road, Orakei, to improve safety for cyclists, pedestrians, and motorists. This is one of the top intersection safety improvement projects for Auckland. 31 crashes have been recorded at … Read More

Here are the latest resource consent applications for Remuera, received for the period 17 – 30 September 2o16. Eleven applications are listed. Details are: Date Lodged || Application Type || Address and Suburb || Description 19/09/2016     Regional   … Read More

As we write, the Auckland Council is nearing completion of its decisions on the Auckland Unitary Plan. Completion is expected today, 15 August 2016. As reported on our web-site earlier, the proposed Unitary Plan has far-reaching implications for Remuera. A … Read More

Auckland Council invites applications for funding of between $5,000 – $40,000 for approved projects under the Regional Environment and Natural Heritage Grants Programme. This programme is designed to support the protection, restoration or enhancement of Auckland’s environment with a focus on strategic regional initiatives for conservation … Read More

With the 2016 Auckland Council elections only a few weeks away, you are cordially invited to meet the candidates for the Orakei Local Board. When: at 7.30 pm on Thursday 15th September Where: at St Paul’s Church Hall, St Vincent Avenue, Remuera. Remuera lies … Read More

The building and shop-frontage at 411-413 Remuera Road is being redeveloped and there has been much interest in the structure that is to take its place. Concerns have been voiced that the redeveloped building might be out of keeping with … Read More

Listed below are the latest resource consent applications for Remuera, received for the 2 weeks from 20 August. Ten applications are listed. Details are: Date Lodged || Application Type || Address and Suburb || Description   22/08/2016    Land use … Read More

As advised in earlier posts, the Auckland Unitary Plan is close to being decided by the Auckland Council through a series of committee meetings beginning this week. Starting Wednesday August 10, up to seven days of committee meetings will begin. … Read More

As widely reported in national media, and advised on our web-site news page on July 27, the Auckland Council has published the Independent Hearings Panel’s final recommendations on the proposed Auckland Unitary Plan. The Council has now to decide whether … Read More

Remuera Residents’ Association will hold its next Annual General Meeting at 7.30pm on Tuesday 30th August in the historic St Pauls Church Hall, 12 St Vincent Avenue, Remuera. Following the meeting, there will be an open forum discussion on Community … Read More

Auckland Council has published the Independent Hearings Panel’s recommendations on the proposed Auckland Unitary Plan. The Panel has provided the Council with maps which represent its recommendations. These maps are available through the Council’s GIS viewer. To see what these … Read More

Liveable Streets, contractors working on behalf of Auckland Transport, will be undertaking asphalt resurfacing on Market Road from Sunday 10 July to Sunday 17 July 2016. Day work will take place from 7:00am to 7:00pm, and night work from 7:00pm … Read More

The latest report on Pollution Incidents in Local Board Parks and Reserves has been received. Covering the period 20 – 26 June 2016, it notes the following two complaints for Remuera: Date of Incident || Name of Reserve || Description … Read More