MERRA News Archive
Easter Blitz on Plant Pests
MERRA is encouraging all residents to join our blitz on pest weeds. Over the coming weeks, we will be targeting the removal and disposal of
Welcome to new residents
MERRA regularly holds a morning tea to welcome new residents to Scotts Landing, and we are planning to hold the next event in early December
Road repairs underway
Residents will have noticed that works to repair and improve the unsealed section of Ridge Road have started. MERRA has made on-going efforts via Auckland
Wet Wet Wet!
The first half of 2023 has seen a record amount of rain recorded at Scotts Landing. The total of 1,515 mm for the first 6
Medium density residential standards
The government has directed Auckland Council to include the above in its Unitary Plan – the effect being to enable three-storey housing to be erected
Proposed new rules for housing intensification
Please see below notice of a public meeting organised by Rodney’s councillor Greg Sayers to discuss the above proposal. 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟏𝟖 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟏𝟎𝐚𝐦, 𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐓𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐇𝐚𝐥𝐥. What are the governments housing
Coastal erosion mapping caveat achieved
Auckland Council has published an online map of the Auckland Region that models potential areas of erosion and land instability as a consequence of future
Community network enables capture of alleged thief
The vigilence of community members, the communications network of the community support group and the smart work of a kayak-owning resident all combined to entrap
Dog poop on the increase
During the pandemic, another plague seems to be hitting the peninsular – a rise in the amount of dog poop that has not been retrieved
Working bee instals cemetery sign
A MERRA working bee swarmed to instal a sign at the base of the walkimg track to the cemetery, which is the resting place for
Dome Valley landfill concerns and Waste by Rail
MERRA has continued its scrutiny of the proposal for an Auckland Regional Landfill in the Dome Valley. Waste Management has now applied to Council for consent. In response
Seats of history
The committee of MERRA have organised the installation of the first in a series of seats to be installed at key vantage points on the
Level 3 social activity
Level 3 saw more relaxed rules of engagement than level 4, but still meant regular social activity and events remained suspended. One social gathering undertaken
Staying apart together
Scotts Landing residents Helen and Rhonda keeping themselves and their charges well apart during the historic Covid-19 total “level 4” lockdown in March/April 2020, while
Kaka observed in Scotts Landing
Local bird enthusiast, Joy Paxton has noted the presence of kaka in the area after a long absence. Joy reports that kaka for years have
MERRA advocates Waste by Rail
The MERRA Committee has noted with concern Beijing Capital Waste Management Ltd’s proposal to establish a new landfill operation north of the Dome Valley by
MERRA to support Highfield Donkeys
At a recent meeting, the MERRA committee resolved to support the Highfield Donkeys Incorporated Society by become members of the Society and by publishing their