North Beach Residents' Association

21/07/2026

Today the council is distributing this letter regarding the dune creation and planting between the surf club and memorial hall. Regarding dune height:

> The dune will be naturally limited to about the height of the stone wall, meaning coastal views from adjacent public recreation spaces won't be affected.

While there are a variety of views on this issue, the committee's focus is on making sure that the intended low, planted dune is maintained properly, and not allowed to grow or spread. So this is good, and we'll continue to keep tabs on what the council is up to here.

19/07/2026

North Brighton’s own Piripi Baker shares his favourite local eats. Plenty of great options these days!

Where to find the best soul food, fish and chips, mini flat white, seriously hot vindaloo and more in New Brighton.

10/07/2026

It was another fantastic morning celebrating Matariki at North Beach this morning. The stars were out (can you spot Matariki in the first photo?), the porridge was hot and delicious, and the ocean was cold for the https://www.instagram.com/chillyvibesnz/ crew!

Thanks to all the organisers and helpers, and the residents association for supporting this awesome community event.

03/05/2026

23/04/2026

☕️🧋🥖🍪New location, new chapter, opening tomorrow, Friday 24th. Thanks Anna and team. 🏖️🤗

We’re excited to let you know that this Friday is our first day in the new coffee shed, now on the south of the North Beach Surf Lifesaving Club.

Same us, new shed, come by and say hi.

Anna & The Team 💙

05/04/2026

Whoop! Whoop! 🫶🏻🧋☕️Coffee and community connections continue into the next exciting chapter. The new coffee shed looks awesome!🥰North Beach Coffee Shed you rock! ☕️🧋🫶🏻

You may have noticed our new coffee shed has arrived on the other side of the surf club.

With the surf club renovations starting soon, we’ve had to move from our current spot. The council has relocated our site, and we’re really grateful there was an option that allows us to stay here and keep serving this amazing community.
We’ve been busy behind the scenes fitting out the new shed for a while now, with a lot of thought going into making it just right for you all.

We’re feeling a mix of excitement and nerves (just like many of you!) as we prepare for the move. At the moment, we’re waiting on services to be connected, and once that’s done, we’ll be up and running in the new spot over the coming weeks.

Same us… just a new shed 💙

04/04/2026

☕️🧋Exciting! Well done Anna and team. Here’s to the next 10 years 🌅🏖️

Anna started a tiny coffee shed on a New Brighton beach where everyone said it wouldn't work. Ten years later, she's built something the community can't imag...

19/03/2026

🚐⛺️ The Press Freedom Camping article link below-
This is a hot topic and distressing issue for many along the coast, we are working on this issue with others.
In the mean time please use the Snap Send Solve app to report with photos and/ or call CCC 03 941 8999. Thanks.

The Press 18 March - Beachside residents call for freedom camping ban as toilet paper litters the sand dunes.

Piles of toilet paper and rubbish littering the North Beach sand dunes is prompting calls for freedom campers to be banned from the area.

12/03/2026

❗️Freedom camping in general and safety issues around Rawhiti Primary School area, are issues concerning some of our Nth Beach residents.
Here’s another channel to have your say. ❗️REMINDER - The 3yr Waitai Coastal-Burwood-Linwood Community Board draft plan is out for consultation: CLOSES SUNDAY 15th MARCH.

This helps guide where our boards staff resources are allocated. Once items are completed they can be replaced.

There are four Coastal priorities included; however, only three may be adopted. Check the link below for further priority information:

- North Beach carpark and Freedom Camping issues from Broadpark to Caspian St
- Rawhiti School safety improvements
- New Brighton Mall Masterplan
- Pages Road Bridge (non-funded ancillary works) and key transport links.

GO RIGHT TO THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE AND CLICK “START” to fill it out.

Your community board wants feedback on their priorities for the next three years. Tell us what you think by Sunday 29 March 2026.

08/03/2026

🚌🚐This has been a huge issue in our area. We had a great turn out last Monday at our Residents Assoc meeting. Thanks to those who attended and shared their experiences, stories, thoughts and concerns. Thank you to the reps from Waimairi & Southshore Res Assoc’s and the apology from New Brighton Res group.
The never ending influx of FC’s and the issues residents are having now is not just a North Beach problem, residents are having issues all along our Coast line. We will discuss our next steps. 🚌🚐

🌅🚖NORTH BEACH CAR PARK trial P360 feedback is on the Community Boards agenda tomorrow. Thanks to everyone who took the time to submit on the P360 and those who are making a deputation to the Com Brd tomorrow.👏 Agenda’s can be found on the link below👇
Traffic staff are trying to assist with parking restrictions however, to resolve the actual problem - 🚐Freedom Campers (FC) camping in the Carpark and along the coast, really needs to be addressed through a change in the FC bylaw and potentially a temporary ban by the CCC Chief Executive Officer, which needs to be explored until the bylaws can be changed. We will keep working on it, as the Community Brd have it currently as a priority in our draft 3 yr plan. Link below please provide your feedback, thank you. 😎

https://letstalk.ccc.govt.nz/waitai-coastal-burwood-linwood-community-board-plan-2026-28