Hi LBRA members and locals,
Welcome to our August & September update. Firstly make sure you attend our AGM on Wednesday 15th October at 7pm, Long Bay College Staffroom, RSVP by email and also approve our constitution if you can’t make it (see below). We’re always looking for enthusiastic volunteers, if you’re a keen local please get in touch and help with one of our activities!
Major Activities/Initiatives:
Incorporated Society Act Reregistration
Our Long Bay Residents’ Association must reregister under the Incorporated Societies Act 2022 to remain an incorporated society. This year’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Wednesday 15th October will be an important milestone and our last AGM before the deadline to confirm the changes. The new draft constitution is available at https://longbay.nz/constitution. We require your response as a member if you haven’t already responded and aren’t attending the AGM, please email us by replying with one of the following, adjusted appropriately:
Approve/Object Example:
“I, [Full Name], being a member of the Long Bay Residents’ Association, have reviewed the draft constitution and [approve/object] to its adoption as presented.”
OR
Proxy Reply Example:
“I, [Full Name], being a member of the Long Bay Residents Association, hereby appoint [Name of Proxy / Chairperson] as my proxy to vote on my behalf regarding the adoption of the draft constitution at the AGM to be held on 15th October 2025.”Please ensure all responses or proxy replies are submitted as soon as possible, this will help ensure we have adequate numbers.
Long Bay Residents’ Feedback 2025 Survey
Complete the survey and you could win one of three $50 New World Gift Cards, generously provided by New World Long Bay.
Survey link: longbay.nz/survey
Survey deadline: Sunday, 12th October at 5pm
It only takes a few minutes, and your voice truly matters!
Feel free to forward this email to friends and neighbours living in Long Bay so everyone can have their say. Your feedback gives the Residents’ Association Board direction to connect the community, improving Long Bay for everyone.
Important details about the prize draw:
- Gift cards are exclusively for LBRA members who complete the survey. Not a member? If you live in Long Bay, join at longbay.nz/member. Visit longbay.nz to learn more and donate to help fund our events and initiatives.
- Be sure to leave your contact details to enter the draw!
- Two winners will be randomly selected to receive a $50 gift card each. One special winner will be chosen based on answers about volunteering efforts.
- Winners will be announced at the LBRA AGM on Wednesday, 15th October at 7pm in the Long Bay College Staffroom. If you plan to attend the AGM, please RSVP by replying to this email with attendees’ names.
Thank you for providing feedback and being part of what makes Long Bay such a special place!
Vaughans Road Closure Update
The Vaughans Road Closure has taken a number of unexpected turns, with a recent update from the Local Board chair Alexis Poppelbaum documenting the following at the 23-Sep-2025 meeting:
- A recent admission by Auckland Transport that increased traffic would cause pavement failure leading to another road closure, so the proposed publicly consulted changes are not viable. Given the feedback points over time which included concerns on the road surface, the question of why this wasn’t identified earlier in the process has been raised to the Auckland Transport CEO by the local board Chair.
- A fundamental error in the way feedback was categorised in the report Auckland Transport provided to the local board in July 2025, with the error identified by a resident.
- An update remedying the error showing a change from support to opposition to opening the road, with significantly more feedback from Okura (60%) versus Long Bay (19%) residents.
To share your feedback/concerns on this matter, please email us, so we can provide community feedback to the Local Board, Auckland Council and Auckland Transport.
Long Bay Halo – Predator Free Update
It’s a good time to check your traps! If they’re not working, move them, put some attractive Pic’s Peanut Butter bait and leave them unset for a few days then set the trap!Get in touch if you’d like us to provide some Pic’s Peanut Butter Waste (for rats not humans!) – no cost. We’ve also registered on Forest and Bird’s Give a Trap – donate to Long Bay Residents’ Association. You can find our project information sheet with handy hints and tips here: longbay.nz/predator-halo
Are you or a neighbour interested? Fill in this form: longbay.nz/pestconsent and send it via email to longbayra@gmail.com.
Long Bay Halo – Vaughans Stream Team Update
At the Vaughans Stream Team working bee on Sunday 21st September we rolled up our sleeves and tackled some pesky invaders to help restore the Vaughans Stream corridor. Here’s what we did:
- Targeted pampas grass (that tall, feather flowered cutty grass that loves to take over!) and made sure we didn’t disturb similar looking native Toetoe.
- Removed gorse, the prickly shrub that’s a bit too friendly with our native plants.
- Worked together enjoying great company and community spirit.
- Took another step toward a healthier, greener Vaughans Stream ecosystem.
A big thanks to all the keen volunteers who joined – that pampas grass is tough to take down! Our next targets will definitely be easier, and we’re looking forward to next year’s planting season.
Next working bee: 10am, Sunday 19th October, meet opposite Dynamic Physio. Let’s keep the momentum growing! 🌳Keen to join? Our group is on WhatsApp, visit: https://longbay.nz/vst
Quarterly Community Cleanup
A big thanks to all the wonderful locals who joined our Long Bay Community Cleanup on Saturday, 20th September!
Together we cleaned Te Oneroa Way and the Vaughans Stream corridor, filling multiple large bags and clearing out some unusual finds: including a hubcap 🛞, a lone shoe 👟, and big pieces of plastic – now safely out of our rain gardens. The crew connected afterwards with a coffee at Kinfolk.
We’d love to see you at our next event: the Christmas Community Cleanup, meet outside New World, 9.30am on Saturday, 13th December 🎄✨ – a perfect way to end the year giving back to the community.Want to stay in the loop? Join our WhatsApp group here: https://longbay.nz/cleanup.
Long Bay Chinese Association Collaboration
Following ongoing partnerships and collaboration with Long Bay Chinese Association 龙湾华人协会, we are looking for an enthusiastic Long Bay resident who could be a representative for both the Long Bay Residents’ Association and Long Bay Chinese Association. If you or someone you know would like to volunteer – please email us.
On Sunday 28th September, board members Gareth and Maeva attended the Long Bay Chinese Association AGM 2025 and Moon Cake Festivities. It was an amazing presentation of Chinese culture and a great way to connect with the Chinese community and local organisations & residents.
Book Buddy Sewing Group looking for volunteers!
Our dedicated Long Bay Book Buddy sewing group is looking for two more keen residents to commit on a regular basis, Thursday’s at 1pm with their amazing initiative, a Rotary Browns Bay project.
Since beginning in 2023 the group has made 720 backpacks, 160 art bags, 235 pencil cases, and, in response to requests from schools, 40 sensory mats for neuro-challenged children. Four schools have received ten sensory mats each and these are very much appreciated by the schools. They help the child to learn one word at a time. The children have to read for 50 days to earn a backpack or pencil case and literacy competency in the participating schools has increased markedly. The backpacks are treasured by the children and they work hard to earn them. They’ve had approximately twelve sewers who come to the sewing groups, and enjoy companionship together and having a purpose in their senior lives.
Please email longbayra@gmail.com if you think this might be for you.
Individuals and various community groups have donated funds, stationery, books, drink bottles, beanies and sun hats to go into the packs & pencil cases – please contact us if you’d like to donate.
Sponsorship
Over the last few months we have been on a sponsorship drive to provide funds to power our community activities. We’d like to announce another amazing local business that has come on board as a sponsor, be sure to visit Bukhara, and check out their promotional spotlight!
Bukhara Indian Eatery and Bar – bukharaindianeaterybar.co.nz
LBRA Board Activities
- Board and Governance
- Board Meetings: Meetings were held each month.
- Treasurer’s Reports: Healthy balance growth from sponsorship and minimal expenses.
- Constitution & Incorporated Societies Act: Draft constitution finalised.
- Association insurance (Management Liability and Professional Indemnity coverage) discussed; comparison of quotes ongoing.
- Volunteer Efforts: Board discussed the process for logging hours to measure volunteer contribution, with a new system introduced.
- LBRA AGM: Confirmed for 15th October 2025 at Long Bay College Staffroom, preparation activities in progress, with agenda and speakers coordinated; roles and event logistics discussed.
- Community Engagement and Events
- Long Bay Market: Presence with flags and flyers in July and September
- Community Clean Up Day: Held on 20th September 2025, looking for more volunteers! Next one on 13th December.
- Halloween: Plans in progress with competitions for costumes and house decorations!
- Community Heroes Day: Plans in discussion with Neighbourhood Support North Shore for an event in Long Bay.
- Exploration of new community workshops, e.g., baking, barista, cake decorating, and partnership – venues considered.
- Efforts to work more closely with local schools and sports clubs for collaborative engagement.
- Community Safety & Issues
- Piripiri Point Drag Strip/Burnout Zone: Further notice of incidents and ongoing discussions with Auckland Council, Auckland Transport and Police. Some incidents resulting in offenders being caught by Police! Damage to berms from four wheel drivers in Piripiri Point Drive escalated to Auckland Transport.
- Neighbourhood Safety: Engagement with Neighbourhood Support North Shore on a number of matters, including signage. Thanks to the team there!
- Pedestrian Safety flyer being prepared for translation and distribution.
- Communication with Auckland Council and Auckland Transport: A number of incidents and requests around parking, and compliance raised with local authorities.
- Environmental Initiatives
- Long Bay Halo – Predator Free NZ project continues, including signage design and a bait sourcing drive (recent donation from Pics Peanut Butter noted).
- Vaughans Stream Corridor: Regeneration efforts are ongoing via the Vaughans Stream Team, monthly working bees targeting Pampass Grass and Gorse.
- Initial planning underway for a community garden / EnviroHub in Long Bay with research and communications with community organisations nearby including Te Hōnonga a Iwi Restoring Rosedale Park.
- Partnerships & Local Engagement
- Ongoing collaboration with Hibiscus and Bays Local Board, Restore Hibiscus and Bays, Long Bay Chinese Association, Long Bay College, Long Bay Primary, Neighbourhood Support North Shore, Te Hōnonga a Iwi Restoring Rosedale Park, Viranda/Long Bay Village, Long Bay Village Market, and other local groups.
- Long Bay College: LBRA supported LBC Open Evening in July; offered ongoing help for future events.
- Village & Business Engagement: Ongoing communication with sponsors, businesses and new local businesses
- Sponsorship & Fundraising
- Sponsorship packages for businesses with a local physical presence are up and running, with promotional spotlights started. Only one gold package is still available. Contact us for more details.
- HBLB Local Board Grant plans in progress for event equipment, venue hire, and community sports initiative; accountability reporting in place.
- Infrastructure & Advocacy
- Vaughans Road Closure: See the update above on the road closure.
- Communication and advocacy for an alcohol ban application for Long Bay public areas; application to be lodged.
- Street Parking / Rain Gardens: Ongoing discussions about parking spaces, with Auckland Transport & Auckland Council.
- Community Spaces: Discussion around venue use for events and potential equipment purchases using funds.
Upcoming Events:
- LBRA AGM 2025 Wednesday 15th October 7pm Long Bay College Staffroom
- Vaughans Stream Team Working Bee Sunday 19th October 10am – 12noon meet outside Dynamic Physio
- Long Bay Village Market on Sunday 26th October
- LBRA Community Clean Up Day meet outside New World on Saturday 20th December 9.30am
- Monthly LBRA Board meetings – please contact us to arrange attendance.
Community Activities
There are community activities on the calendar and we’re looking at adding more into the mix! Currently we have:
- Walking Group: Saturdays at 7am meet in front of Long Bay Surf Club
- Also watch Facebook for Jetts Run Club, 6pm Mondays at Long Bay Surf Club
- Football: Mondays at 6pm – meet at Ashley Turf, all skills/ages welcome
- Long Bay Mums (and Dads) with Babies or Preschoolers Meetup: Mondays 9.30am at November Eatery/Cafe
- Vaughans Stream Team Working Bees: 3rd Sunday of each month 10-12 meet outside Long Bay Surf Club
- Badminton: in planning – contact us if you’d like to help out
- Community Cleanups: quarterly, usually 2nd Saturday of the month Mar/Jun/Sep/Dec
- Book Buddy Sewing Group: Thursdays 1pm email longbayra@gmail.com
- Cooking Classes: we’re actively looking for volunteers – reach out if you’re keen.
Please let us know if there are any other activities that we can add to our calendar, see our website home page for the calendar. If you’d like to help out with anything you’re passionate about, please get in touch via email longbayra@gmail.com.
Please Support LBRA!
Thanks to those people who have provided Donations! Please continue to support us by clicking the Donate button on our website. We appreciate your generosity! This covers operational and event costs. We accept payments via credit card and other methods. Please reply to this email if you would prefer to donate directly to our bank account. Please note that we currently don’t charge any membership or subscription fees, so all donations are greatly appreciated. We’re also seeking sponsors for LBRA. If you’re interested, please reach out or spread the word to businesses.