http://www.clarksbeachwaiaupa.co.nz/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.clarksbeachwaiaupa.co.nz en-us Sat, 11 Jul 2026 08:19:02 +1200 Rocketspark http://www.clarksbeachwaiaupa.co.nz/blog/post/166615/how-did-clarks-beach-get-its-name/ In future Greenies we aim to include regular stories about the early days of Waiau Pa and Clarks Beach. We’d love your stories and memories of pioneer days and long- established families. Please send your contributions to chair@clarksbeachwaiaupa.co.nz . Rough notes are fine, plus photos. Or pick up the phone:0275 846 348.A brief overviewTo get the ball rolling we’ve put together this brief overview, mostly extracted from past residents’ records. We’d love to hear of any variations or co... Tue, 23 Jun 2026 06:52:15 +1200 http://www.clarksbeachwaiaupa.co.nz/blog/#post166615 http://www.clarksbeachwaiaupa.co.nz/blog/post/166614/recycling-right-matters-more-than-you-think/ Most Aucklanders believe they recycle correctly, but household recycling is still heavily contaminated. Too much rubbish ends up in recycling bins, and large amounts of recyclable material are lost to landfill because of it.Around one-third of material collected from Auckland’s kerbside recycling bins each year is ultimately sent to landfill. This includes non-recyclable items and contamination that ruins otherwise recyclable loads.Auckland’s recycling is processed at a large sorting facilit... Tue, 23 Jun 2026 06:47:15 +1200 http://www.clarksbeachwaiaupa.co.nz/blog/#post166614 http://www.clarksbeachwaiaupa.co.nz/blog/post/166613/the-power-of-volunteering/ There’s something truly special about giving your time to help others. Volunteering isn’t just about ticking a box or doing a good deed — it’s about connecting, learning, and feeling the joy of being part of something bigger than yourself. Across communities everywhere, volunteers quietly make a huge difference, and the ripple effects can be surprising.Good for the CommunityVolunteers are the hands, hearts, and smiles that keep communities humming. They help make local services run smoot... Tue, 23 Jun 2026 06:43:14 +1200 http://www.clarksbeachwaiaupa.co.nz/blog/#post166613 http://www.clarksbeachwaiaupa.co.nz/blog/post/166612/hardy-sailors-and-community-spirit-at-the-2026-paper-tiger-nationals/ Clarks Beach was alive with colour, camaraderie, and competitive spirit as the 2026 New Zealand Paper Tiger National Championship took over the southern end of the Manukau Harbour for four lively days of racing through 19-22 January. Hosted by the Clarks Beach Yacht Club, the event drew 33 sailors from across the country—New Plymouth, Charteris Bay near Lyttleton, Whanganui, Muritai and Evans Bay in Wellington, Nelson, Torbay, Queen Charlotte, Napier, Tasman, Waiuku and of course, the home clu... Tue, 23 Jun 2026 06:33:44 +1200 http://www.clarksbeachwaiaupa.co.nz/blog/#post166612 http://www.clarksbeachwaiaupa.co.nz/blog/post/166610/repair-dont-replace/ When something breaks, our first instinct is often to replace it. But what if March became the month we tried to fix just one thing instead?Repairing doesn’t have to mean being an expert. A broken zip, faulty lamp, torn hem or squeaky bike chain is often simpler to fix than we think — yet what stops many people is a lack of knowledge, skills, or confidence.So how can you build those skills? YouTube is full of step-by-step videos for everything from replacing a zipper to repairing small appli... Tue, 23 Jun 2026 06:24:35 +1200 http://www.clarksbeachwaiaupa.co.nz/blog/#post166610 http://www.clarksbeachwaiaupa.co.nz/blog/post/159598/hopper-living-brings-its-award-winning-lifestyle-to-aucklands-clarks-beach/ Exciting news is on the horizon for the Clarks Beach and Waiau Pa communities, with Hopper Living confirming plans for a brand-new retirement village on the shores of the Manukau Harbour. Recently recognised as New Zealand’s Best Multi-Village Group at the NZ Seniors Awards 2025, Hopper Living is bringing its proven, people-first approach to one of South Auckland’s most scenic coastal locations.This thoughtfully planned development will become Hopper Living’s fifth retirement village, cont... Fri, 30 Jan 2026 16:39:54 +1300 http://www.clarksbeachwaiaupa.co.nz/blog/#post159598 http://www.clarksbeachwaiaupa.co.nz/blog/post/160942/history-of-the-clarks-beach-waiau-pa-menzshed/ The Clarks Beach and Waiau Pa Menzshed ethos is centred on providing a safe and inclusive community space for men to socialise, share skills, and work on practical projects, which sustains or enhances their mental and physical well-being.... Thu, 25 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.clarksbeachwaiaupa.co.nz/blog/#post160942 http://www.clarksbeachwaiaupa.co.nz/blog/post/158345/breathing-new-life-into-the-waiau-pa-tennis-courts-for-our-local-community/ If you’ve driven past the Waiau Pa tennis courts recently, you may have noticed something exciting happening. A quiet transformation is underway, thanks to a dedicated group of local volunteers who have generously given their time, skills, and energy to revitalise this much-loved community space.Over recent weeks, a small but mighty team has come together to begin repairing and restoring the courts and surrounding area. Work has included repairing and replacing nets and posts, securing the clu... Tue, 23 Dec 2025 07:20:55 +1300 http://www.clarksbeachwaiaupa.co.nz/blog/#post158345 http://www.clarksbeachwaiaupa.co.nz/blog/post/156512/huntly-house-clarks-beach-legacy-all-of-her-own/ Though often mistaken for being an original Clarks Beach homestead, Huntly House has created a legacy all of her own in just eight short years.  Primarily a much loved family home, she has also opened her doors to an extraordinary array of visitors.  Film crews, weary travellers, excited bridal parties, charities, neighbours, and countless community gatherings. ... Mon, 24 Nov 2025 19:10:04 +1300 http://www.clarksbeachwaiaupa.co.nz/blog/#post156512 http://www.clarksbeachwaiaupa.co.nz/blog/post/155314/restoring-real-childhoods-nature-connection-confident-learners/ For more than three decades, our locally owned and operated centres have focused on something simple and powerful: preserving authentic childhoods. We champion outdoor play, hands-on exploration, rich conversations, and real-world problem-solving—exactly the experiences children need to grow resilient, creative, and confident in an increasingly sedentary, digital world.In this post, we’ll share how our approach nurtures whole-child development, why mixed-age learning matters, and what makes ... Fri, 31 Oct 2025 10:23:07 +1300 http://www.clarksbeachwaiaupa.co.nz/blog/#post155314