The Essentials
Warkworth medical centre available 7 days
Coast to Coast Healthcare have recently extended their service availability to cover for weekend and after hours emergencies. They are now open seven days, 8am

Fire – what action to take
First Response and the Fire Trailer MERRA maintains a first response fire trailer manned by volunteers. It has been used successfully in the past to

Life tubes
An innovation from Age Concern Hastings – a tube with essential details on health issues, allergies, medications and where they’re kept, key contacts like next

Wastebusters opens in Snells Beach
Mahurangi Wastebusters are the new operators of the refuse recycling centres at Lawrie Road, Snells Beach and Rustybrook Road, Wellsford. They offer a waste disposal

Purchase your emergency horn
As part of your emergency preparedness, MERRA is encouraging residents to purchase a VERY LOUD hand generated horn to be used to attract the attention

Fire
TOTAL FIRE BAN IN PLACE – NO OPEN FIRES Fire Restrictions From approximately the 50km sign, for fire purposes, we are classified as ‘Urban’ and

Defibrillator at Scotts Landing
A defibrillator (AED) has been installed on the corner of Ridge Rd and Charles St on the noticeboard. Residents are strongly advised to formulate a

New Community Response Plan
The Civil Response plan for Scotts Landing is now online and available for residents to view online or download. Residents are encouraged to become familiar

Healthcare
Doctors There are two doctors practices in Snells Beach, both associated with other practices in Warkworth and Wellsford. Snells Beach Medical Centre Dalton Road, Snells

Police
IN AN EMERGENCY DIAL 111 FOR A NON EMERGENCY DIAL 105 or go online to 105.police.govt.nz The nearest Police station is located at Warkworth. Open

Neighbourhood Support
Neighbourhood Support is all about knowing who your neighbours are and being there for them in times of need; also about how to contact them

Community Response (Civil Defence)
Community Response (previously Civil Defence) MERRA maintains an active Community Response Group affiliated with Auckland Council . The purpose of the group is to prompt