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Raising Funds for the Piha Community in a time of crisis

  • IT'S FINALLY IN AND THANKS TO YOU!

      11 August 2023
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    Finally! This absolutely huge generator is installed at the Piha surf club along with it's sophisticated electrical system that means it will automatically kick in when power is down. After the devastating effects of cyclone Gabrielle, Piha got a sense of how vulnerable it is to being cut off from the city utilities and how important it is to have safe centres where people can take refuge.

    The generator and install costs came in at an excess of $40,000 and it simply would have not been possible without your incredible generosity. Thanks also to the WRB for a grant to top that amount up.

    We are hoping for a Springtime open day in the near future where everyone that kindly donated can come visit the surf club and enjoy some hospitality all run by gennie power. In the meantime, a deep heartfelt thanks to all!!

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  • GENERATOR PURCHASED!

      13 April 2023
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    To all the kind souls that sent words of support and gave generous donations to the community of Piha, we are wanting to update you with the success of this page. We raised $30,281.50 (after GL fees) and that money is being used to install a heavy duty generator into the south Piha surf club. The generator is costing us $25,000 plus an additional $13,335 for installation, trench digging and switches. Fortunately the Waitakere Ranges Local Board has also granted another $10,000 to the surfclub to contribute to all these costs, so this means Piha will have some serious power infrastructure hardwired in for any future incidents.

    We are so incredibly grateful to you all for your donations, we'll let you know when the generator is properly IN and we hope to have a bit of a celebration at the Piha Surf club and you're all invited.

    Thankyou, thankyou!!

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