Essential Information
Local Network
The MERRA local network is here to help protect you and your property by networking you with your neighbours. We liaise directly with Rodney
Scotts Landing new residents A – Z
A thorough piece of work aimed at new residents, but also as a one-stop piece of information for established residents, has been prepared in the
MERRA Privacy Policy
MERRA gathers and stores personal information about its members securely. Information provided is gathered in strict accordance with its Privacy Policy below. You can also
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
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
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
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
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
Fire Restrictions From approximately the 50km sign to the end of the peninsular, for fire purposes, we are classified as ‘ Residential – Rural 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
Community Response Plan
The Civil Defence and Emergency Management Community Response Plan for Scotts Landing is available for residents to view online or download. The purpose of the
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
General Information
Plant pests to look out for
Our helpful friends from Council’s Mahurangi East Land Restoration Project, as part of their Healthy Waters programme, have provided residents with an opportunity to plant
Security camera system rolling
The number plate recognition system, for which successful community fundraising was undertaken before Christmas, has been installed and is functional. This includes a series of
Vodafone’s wifi calling a boon to cellphone coverage
Residents who have long had cell-phone coverage difficulties, particularly those on the eastern side of the peninsular, will have noticed Vodafone have disestablished their Suresignal
Rabbit traps
MERRA has invested on some rabbit traps to assist residents with issues on their property. Traps can be booked for 30 day periods at no
Plant pests
MERRA, in conjunction with Auckland Council, maintains a programme of plant pest management across the peninsular in public areas and walkways. It is the responsibility
Animal pest control
Animal pest control MERRA maintains an animal pest control programme in conjunction with Auckland Council, with a view to make our peninsular as pest free
Produce share table
Now’s the time of the year, with fruit, vegetables and flowers plentiful, to take advantage of the produce share table, now in its second year
SuperGold App
It’s now easier for tech-savvy older people to stretch their dollar further with SuperGold. You can download the easy to use SuperGoldNZ app from App
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
Cemetery gets new stairs
The dilapidated staircase giving access from Ridge Road to the Presbyterian Cemetery has been refurbished by MERRA as part of its newly formed alliance with
Community Garden
“Give a little – Take a little”This is the moto for a small community garden in Young Street. Come and join us for working bees
Auckland Transport bus links
Auckland Transport bus services exist between Warkworth, Omaha and the Silverdale bus station. These link into North Shore and city destinations. Click HERE for more
Community Noticeboard
A community notice board is located on the corner of Ridge Road & Charles Street The area also provide shelter and seating for school bus
Ultra Fast Broadband for Scotts Landing
Here is some great news flowing on from MERRA’s on-going work with Chorus to improve our local broadband service. Chorus have promised more specific dates
Scotts Landing sign
The Scotts Landing sign welcomes travellers on Ridge Road near the start of the 5okph zone. The MERRA Committee and a volunteer community working group
Rainfall
Rainfall data is collected in Point Street. Rainfall may vary at other locations due to topography, collection method and prevailing winds. Rainfall is therefore an
Auckland Council
Rodney Councillor Greg Sayers – Rodney Councillor Mobile: 021-285-9900 Email: greg_sayers@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz Rodney Local Board – Warkworth Ward Tim Holdgate – Board Member Email: tim.holdgate@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz Michelle
Community services
Justices of the Peace Sandra Wilson 425-5826 Vera Carroll 425-4030 Auckland Council office Warkworth Libraries Snells Beach – 21 Hamatana Rd Warkworth – 2 Baxter
Felling trees
If you want to fell trees in the Scotts Landing area, it would pay to check the Auckland Council Web Site for comprehensive information on
Public transport
Public transport specific to Scotts Landing doesn’t exist however there are options in the wider area which are listed here. Click on any one to
Boating
Boat Ramps Scotts Landing offers three boat ramp options depending on the kind of boat you are launching, the tide and wind direction. Scott Point
Little Library
Scotts Landing has its own ‘Little Library’. Located on the corner of Ridge Rd and Charles St next to the community notice board, the Little