Living on a lifestyle block comes with its share of rewards—and responsibilities. In an emergency, you may need to act quickly to protect your home, family, animals, and property. The key to staying safe is preparation. Here are the top…
Welcome to 2025! HAPVRA kicked off the year with our first committee meeting 15 January and our next one is scheduled 5th March – we would love for you to join us! If you’re new to the valley, or have…
It’s been a hard month for HAPVRA, with two of our members losing loved ones close to them. But despite the challenges, we’ve managed to roll our sleeves up and continue the good work that benefits the wider community. A…
A wonderful little ceremony was held Saturday November 23, for the unveiling of a plaque at The Hunua Triangle (corner of Hunua Road and Heald Road). This acknowledges the contribution made by many in our community in relation to the…
Hunua, Ararimu and Paparimu Valley Residents Association planning ahead! With our AGM held early October, things are in full swing for what’s happening in the next 12 months. Commitment to community Movie nights, chainsaw safety training, community consultation for…
Below is a mixture of tips and tricks both from Auckland Council recommendations and suggestionsthat have come from members of the Friends of Te Wairoa pest control project. There is no one correct way to control pests. They are intelligent…
Why we’re all in this together. Looking back. Moving forwards.How did rural residents take on a power-hungry organisation with plans to string megatowersthrough their valleys? Homeowners against Line Trespassers, or HALT, was the determinedgroup of locals from Hunua, Ararimu, Paparimu,…
Owning land can be incredibly rewarding! Moving out to the country is a big lifestyle change if coming from the city or suburban areas. There are a lot of things to consider and we’ve put a list together for a…
HAPVRA represents the views of the wider Hunua, Ararimu and Paparimu Valley, and is made up of committee members who are residents within each of these areas. This means we live and breathe the very essence of what it means…
