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The thrill of improv theatre

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Unscripted and completely improvised storylines will be interwoven with harmony as performers for Insert Laugh Track Here take the stage at Artworks Theatre this...

All beaches red; heavy rains bring water contamination warnings

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Auckland Council’s Safeswim issued safety warnings for all the Waiheke beaches it monitors during last week’s deluge.  An uncommon occurrence, the red pins on the...

Rubbish revamp open for consultation

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Auckland Council is seeking feedback on a proposed revamp of waste rules on storage, kerbside collections, public rubbish bins and licencing of waste collectors...

Narrow escapes and splitting tanks after deluge

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In one of the more dramatic tales from last week’s wild weather and heavy rain, a man and his dog had a narrow escape...

Marine Protection Act “a big change”

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How will the new Hauraki Gulf Tīkapa Moana Marine Protection Act impact the Hauraki Gulf? The Department of Conservation has been addressing this question in...

Local chef a finalist in global awards

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Local chef Elmer Castillo has been nominated among the top ten finalists for the Emerging Global Filipino Icon 2026 award. The prestigious award recognises the...

Ocean View Road amongst region’s most ticketed streets

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Waiheke streets are proving reliable sources of parking ticket revenue for Auckland Transport – Ocean View Road is Auckland Council’s fifth most ticketed street,...

Rui Farrant debuts in black jersey at the epicentre of...

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Although his All Blacks Sevens Development side got knocked out in the quarter finals, Rui Farrant says pulling on the black jersey for the...

Estère to bring her ‘electric blue witch-hop’ to Waiheke

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Carefully crafted music rooted in culture and heritage is the trademark sound of Waiheke-born international artiste Estère, who takes the stage at Artworks Theatre...

D-day looms for incorporated community groups

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New Zealand was once possibly one of the most clubified nations in the world, with community groups playing a vital role in Kiwi social...

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