Auckland Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club
Moirs and Dills - are open again
Update 30 October 2024: Moirs and Dills are open again. Please refer to the site guide for access details.
Pakiri - beach access issues
Update 26 Feb 2024: Local Iwi have placed a rāhui on the beach. In light of how this rāhui is enforced it is recommended that anyone considering flying this site contact Tony Seaman for any update.
In the meantime the recommendation is that unless you are absolutely confident of top landing then do not launch, as Iwi consider all areas of beach and sand dunes currently out of bounds.
Muriwai NW Face remains closed
After liaising with Auckland Council (thanks Tony for your continued efforts!!), we received the following:
The Geotech reports have revealed that the land at both access points to Otakamiro Point is unstable
and in need of significant remedial work. As a result, the tracks will not be open this summer season.
Unfortunately, this means that your club members won't be able to access the site.
For details:
Media Release - Maukatia Access
We highlighted that we don't use that access track, but Council's concerns over safety still prevail.
And it would send mixed messages about access to the wider public.
So while we may have a few NW winds over the next few months, we won't be able to make use of
them at the NW face, that site remains closed!
Flying from the main Maukatia/Maori Bay site is still possible of course.
Draft - Site Monitor Expectations
Some time ago the discussion started within the Committee to define the 'Job Description' of a Site Monitor. The concept has always been there, but was never defined. This resulted in the drafting on the following document, setting out the expectations and framework around Site Monitors.
Current Site Monitors and all Members are welcome to comment on this draft.
See here for more information:
Site Monitor Expectations
Regional Parks - West: Closed until further notice
Auckland Council Notice
Maukatia - Maori Bay
After a long closure, access to and flying from Maukatia is now okay. Other areas, like the NW Face, are still closed.
See Site Guide page for Maukatia for more details.
Piha
Due to the severe effects of Cyclone Gabrielle, access to Piha is unavailable.
At this stage it is unknown how long this will be.
An assessment of the flying sites needs to be undertaken as well, to see if there is any damage to the site.
Please refrain from trying to access Piha until further notice.
Karekare
Due to the severe effects of Cyclone Gabrielle, access to Karekare is unavailable.
At this stage it is unknown how long this will be.
An assessment of the flying site needs to be undertaken as well, to see if there is any damage to the site.
Please refrain from trying to access Karekare until further notice.
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Club Events Calendar
The Club Events Google calendar is now viewable here. There are currently a number of placeholders for upcoming events, so keep these dates free and watch for further information in your inbox.