Mahurangi East Residents and Ratepayers Association Inc.
It’s a mouthful but we are referred to as MERRA in everyday conversation. Formed in 1968 and known then as Mahurangi Heads Residents and Ratepayers Association, it changed its name dropping ‘Heads’ in favour of ‘East’ in 2005 when it also formally adopted its rules and constitution. A new Constitution was prepared and adopted in 2025 to comply with the requirements of the Incorporated Societies Act 2022.
MERRA advocates for and promotes the interests of it members and by extension the entire Scotts Landing area. MERRA engages in a variety of activities which include encouraging social interaction between residents, animal and plant pest control, neighbourhood support and emergency community response, environmental care, liaison with local Government and a host of other minor work.
Membership to MERRA is $20 per annum per property and covers all persons living there. All property owners are encouraged to belong to MERRA so we may represent as many as possible when speaking on behalf of the community.
To join MERRA, simply email merrasecretary@gmail.com and we will be in touch to get your details.
Alternatively you can download the Membership Application Form, fill in the details, and send it to merrasecretary@gmail.com, and then deposit $20.00 to the MERRA BNZ Warkworth bank account (Mahurangi East Residents and Ratepayers Association Inc. 02 0480 0033353 00). List your name and street address on the deposit. We are also happy to receive donations.
To let us know of any changes to your contact details, please scroll down to the Update your membership details form on this page.
MERRA's 2025/26 Committee
Executive
- Barry Mein – Chair (email merra.chair@gmail.com)
- Heather Mackay – Secretary (merrasceretary@gmail.com)
- Debbie Mickelborough – Treasurer (merra.treasurer@gmail.com)
Members
- Chris Bradley
- Mike Brooker
- Craig Maskell
- Emily Raffills
- Michele Revell
- Chris Russell
The MERRA Executive Committee is elected at the Annual General Meeting usually held in April or May.
The Committee can have up to ten elected members, including the Chair, Secretary and Treasurer. In addition, the Committee has the power to co-opt any number of additional individuals for the duration of the year for specific purposes.
At the AGM held on 4 May 2025, it agreed that MERRA would re-register as an Incorporated Society to meet the requirements of the Incorporated Societies Act 2022. A new Constitution was approved at a Special General Meeting on 11 July 2025, and the re-registration was accepted on 15 July 2025. To view or download a copy of the MERRA Constitution, click HERE.
A copy of the previous rules and constitution, is available here.
To view MERRA’s Privacy Policy, click HERE.