Paremoremo is a largely rural locality west of Albany on the northern fringe of Auckland, New Zealand.
Paremoremo was a small community on the Upper Waitemata Harbour which saw European settlement grow following the construction of a wharf at the foot of Attwood Road. Early last century it was known for its farms, market gardens and orchards. Passengers and cargo travelled to the city by the launches and small ferries of the period. As a road was built during the 1940s, the area became accessible from the small village of Albany and from then on it began to grow.
With the Government purchasing land in the 1960s to build a maximum security prison on perhaps one of the best farms in the area, the locality became renowned more for the prison than for the beautiful natural area that it is. Artists’ and craftspeople have been attracted to the area over the years as the water views and bush surroundings offer great inspiration.
Paremoremo is located within easy commuting distance of Auckland City, and just 8 minutes from the growing centre of Albany. The community comprises of around 2000 residents. Many families have been attracted to the area by the rural lifestyle on offer on the edge of New Zealand’s fastest growing city, Albany. There is a mixture of properties ranging from ½ acre residential properties through to 5-10 acre lifestyle blocks.
Ridgeview School is the local primary school which has around 100 students and can boast some excellent sporting and academic achievements. The area is zoned for Albany Junior and Senior High.
The Community Club which is owned by the Corrections Department has been generously made available to the school and community over the past few years. The local community is particularly active with a range of activities and events available for local people to engage in. There is even a resident local band in the area that regularly plays at the Club. More recently the Sustainable Paremoremo Project has brought together many of the locals to enhance the local natural environment and incorporate more sustainable living practices into their everyday living.
North Shore’s newest reserve is located in Paremoremo. Sanders Reserve is a 100 acre reserve under development with facilities for equestrian riding, mountain biking, dog walking and kayaking along with a future tearoom/cafe. With the Paremoremo wharf, the beautiful reserves and harbour views this surely is a lovely place to live.
Every month the Pare Publisher is delivered to approximately 1400 homes located in and around the Paremoremo region including the Albany Village. With an aim to promote and enhance the local community as well as wanting to get to know more people, Barb Cooper established the Pare Publisher in 2007. Barb’s daughter Anita Dobson now produces the newsletter of which has now become an indepth publication promoting community, supported by local business people. Anita has also developed the Pare Publisher Website in conjunction with newsletter.
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