Scotts Landing News
You’ll find all the latest community news on this page as well as older news. Feel free to share your views.
Kiwi Avoidance Training for Your Dog
Our friends at the Forest Bridge Trust are running free Kiwi Avoidance Training (KAT) sessions across Rodney in November and December. If you have a
MERRA Constitution Review
MERRA has commenced a review its constitution to comply with the new provisions of the Incorporated Societies Act 2022. We are aiming to have a
Scotts Landing Facebook Group
Have you ever wanted to get in touch with others in Scotts Landing to let people know about an upcoming event, locate a missing pet,
Caring for Our Walkways
In response to recent suggestions, MERRA is setting up a team to focus on walkway maintenance and development. The initial priorities will be on tidying
Library of Things
Your MERRA Committee has decided to trial a Library of Things. Most of us lend things to our friends and neighbours from time to time.
North Shore Hospital Healing Garden
Last year MERRA encouraged local residents to contribute to a Healing Garden at North Shore Hospital, in memory of local resident and MERRA Committee member
Tsunami Alerting Survey
Tsunami Alerting Project Auckland Emergency Management (AEM), part of Auckland Council, is currently undertaking work to better understand the Auckland region’s tsunami risk and help
Shoreline Adaptation Plan Consultation
Auckland Council is preparing shoreline adaptation plans (SAPs) across the region in partnership with mana whenua and local communities. A plan is currently being developed
MERRA 2024 Annual General Meeting
The 55th Annual General Meeting of the Mahurangi East Residents and Ratepayers Association Inc (MERRA) was held at Scott House on Sunday 5 May 2024.
Mahurangi East Regional Park – Volunteers Wanted
Progress is being made on developing the recently acquired section of the Mahurangi East Regional Park, and a public access plan is currently being developed
Easter weed blitz successful
Plenty of Scotts Landing residents took part in MERRA’s Pest Weed Blitz over the Easter weekend, filling up the free rubbish skip with pest weeds
MERRA Picnic 2024
Over 70 residents enjoyed the annual Scotts Landing Picnic on Sunday 10 March at Scott House. Fine weather, good food and great company made for
Road sealing complete
Works to repair and seal the previously unsealed section of Ridge Road down to the wharf, and the wharf carpark, have finally been completed. This
Myrtle Rust
Myrtle Rust has been observed recently at Scotts Landing and then confirmed through the central reporting tool for Myrtle Rust which is the iNaturalist website.
Historical Trail Final Bench Completed
The completion of the sea wall has enabled MERRA to install the last of its six historical trail benches at Scott Point. Many thanks to
Warkworth Lights
Lighting Up Warkworth A new permanent public artwork on the Mahurangi River opposite Warkworth township and adds a magical experience to an evening stroll along
War on Rats
MERRA DECLARES WAR ON RATS For over thirty years, MERRA has been controlling rats on public land. In recent times, MERRA has received funding from Predator Free
Scotts Landing Historical Trail
The Scotts Landing Historical Trail is a MERRA initiative to install a series of six bench seats at key vantage points on the peninsular. Each seat
MERRA Subscription Renewal 2023/24
An email was recently sent to all residents for whom MERRA has contact permission, with an invitation to renew membership for the year 1 April
Plantings available to aid sediment reduction
Mahurangi East Land Restoration Project MERRA has been working with the Mahurangi East Land Restoration (MELR) project to coordinate access to funding for native plants for Scotts Landing landowners wanting