[4] Omaha saw growth during the 1970s when a bridge to Ōmaha was constructed by Broadlands Properties, who then subdivided the land and built housing.

Despite these efforts on the 19th of July, 1978 a strong storm destroyed the barrier and caused damage to several beach front properties.

To solve the issue of erosion and flooding with high tides three groynes were constructed to divert currents from Ōmaha.

The beach sediment composition is over 70% quartz sand, which gifted Ōmaha the natural "white" appearance.

Local council in last two decades had been placing various groups of plant to stabilize the dunes, including Spinifex, pingao, iceplant and marram grass.

[citation needed] Ōmaha Spit has also been identified by the Department of Conservation as a "significant breeding site for the endangered New Zealand dotterel.

[7] Fundraising of $162,000 by the Trust saw construction of a predator-proof fence completed in August 2012 helping to protect the birds, their chicks and eggs from predation by cats, rats, stoats, wessels and hedgehogs.

[11] Former Prime Minister and National Party leader John Key has owned property in Ōmaha for over 20 years.

[13] New Zealand fashion designer Trelise Cooper also has a property at Ōmaha, as does former television presenter Louise Wallace.