CLASSIC WOODY HOKIANGA TRIP REPORT + AUCKLAND’s OKAHU BAY HAUL OUT UPDATE

Recent Barrie Abel pointed his car north and checked out the Hokianga  area. Highlight was a visit to the Kauri Museum, as seen in the above photos. 

Barrie also spotted a mystery launch (last above) moored right up the head of the Hokianga Harbour, distance prevented being able to put a name to her but Barrie was told it was a locally owned craft.The ‘bush’ photo features the renowned kauri tree named Tane Mahuta. Also seen is a bronze casting of the dolphin OPO, that entertain beach going at Opononi in the 1955/56 period.

OKAHU HAUL OUT / HARD STAND UPDATE

Thanks to the tireless efforts of numerous concerned citizens and the Auckland Yacht & Boating Association, we have the opportunity to influence the final decision of whether or not Auckland boaties get to retain some access to this prime waterfront boat maintenance area.
Links here to view the newsletter  https://mailchi.mp/3cc024ff5cfe/press-release-okahu-bay?e=d030fd704b And link here to view a copy of the full press release. 

https://mcusercontent.com/4242fe8c940cb7febba70eba2/files/86cb3b1d-b5c9-298e-42b2-cf35f78924ba/Okahu_Bay_haul_out_press_release.pdf
And woodys living in the Orakei auckland council ward – remember come next election – we wouldn’t be in this situation if councillor SCOTT MILNE hadn’t used his casting vote (as chairperson) to swing the vote in favour of scrapping the whole Okahu maritime area – so life is simple, use your vote ‘tactically’ 🙂