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Board asks: Are rental cars clogging up Matiatia parking areas?

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The Waiheke Local Board and Auckland Transport are looking into the issue of overcrowding at Mātiatia carpark.  Although the pandemic and the fall in visitor...

Solved: Person of interest in missing diamond case found

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The winner of the $13,000 one-carat diamond, who went undeclared during this year’s Man O’ War rescue helicopter charity lunch, has been found. Last week,...

Waiheke scientist credited with evolutionary breakthrough

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The concept of evolution is usually understood as a gradual process, but a recent discovery co-led by Waiheke scientist Peter Wills demonstrates that it...

Mayor Brown blows up over Wellington turning down SailGP 2027

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To the disappointment of many Aucklanders and Waihekeans, the Wellington-based administrative arm of government has once again withdrawn support for a major sailing regatta...

Case of missing diamond steals the limelight at lifesaving fundraiser

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The annual Man O’ War charity lunch saw $272,000 raised for the Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust on Sunday, but the event was not without...

‘The Husbands’ take top honours at rescued food comp

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The recent Great Big Rescued Food Competition once again showcased the ingenuity of local cooks working with rescued and locally grown ingredients.  Professional chefs Axel...

Frustration at lack of action on caulerpa

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As more new patches of caulerpa are discovered, environmental advocates have expressed their frustration and disappointment with the lack of immediate action and unclear...

Bishop blocks ban on new residential helipads

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Long-awaited council plans for a ban on residential helipads on Waiheke have been blocked by Minister for RMA Reform Chris Bishop.   Hitting back at...

Serena makes Emirates Team New Zealand

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Her mum and dad were the first to know when Waiheke sailor Serena Woodall learned she’d made the wider team for Emirates Team New...

Treasured island midwife retires

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For decades, Linda Hodson was the first face countless babies on the island ever saw, and a supportive, pragmatic and caring guide for young...

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