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Comprehensive history celebrated as capstone of three decades of research

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Representatives of Waiheke community groups, organisations and the island’s mana whenua Ngāti Pāoa joined family and friends of leading Kiwi historian Paul Monin to...

Waiheke one of highest voter turnouts but Auckland lowest in NZ

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The local elections saw one of the lowest voter turnouts in decades nationally, with Auckland’s turnout right at the bottom of the heap. While...

Dirt track revs up for big season ahead

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The sound of weedeaters rang out enroute to Rocky Bay last Sunday when Waiheke Dirt Track members got stuck in to preseason preparations at...

Oneroa gallery to close after 25 years

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After 25 years, one of Waiheke’s long-standing art galleries, Paora, is closing for good by the end of this month. Artist, jeweller and sculptor Paora...

Stunning style on show at Junk to Funk

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Junk to Funk 2025 landed with style to a packed Te Huruhi School Hall last weekend. An artistic parade of fashion creations left judges...

Record low kōura count; more observations needed for wider picture

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The latest kōura survey count recorded an average of 0.7 crayfish per 1000m2 in Waiheke waters, a significant drop from last year’s figure of...

Success! More kiwi may be on the way

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More kiwi chicks may be on the way as a second pair of Te Matuku kiwi were observed nesting recently. Earlier in August, Gulf News...

Hauraki Gulf’s Marine Protection Bill’s third reading passes

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Legislation to establish 19 new protected areas for marine protection in the Hauraki Gulf passed its third reading in parliament on Tuesday, but not...

Leases on four units at Mātiatia terminal coming up for grabs

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Auckland Transport is preparing to seek expressions of interest in several commercial units at the Mātiatia ferry terminal as lease terms end.  At a recent...

Bird of the Year: All hail the kārearea

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The kārearea New Zealand falcon has clawed its way back into the top spot for the second time to be crowned the winner of...

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