State of our Gulf 2026 shows ‘more courageous’ response needed
The Hauraki Gulf’s marine environment remains under increasingly intense pressure, despite major wins such as the Hauraki Gulf Tīkapa Moana Marine Protection Act 2025...
Sports clubs and museum get $1 leases renewed
Waiheke Island Rugby Club, Waiheke United Association Football Club and the Waiheke Historical Society’s Museum have all had their community leases renewed, with rent...
Referee abuse a threat to our national game
Last weekend, Wellington rugby was shutdown after referee abuse resulted in the cancellation of all club competition across the region. By Wednesday 8 July,...
Island’s first ‘fast-track’ development gets Minister’s referral
A proposed hotel and geothermal retreat at Owhanake, near Mātiatia, has officially become a listed fast-track project, after Minister of Infrastructure Chris Bishop recently...
Demand for Sea Scouts still high as building costs skyrocket
When a 2024 storm damaged the Sea Scouts Hall at the end of Shelley Beach Road, the community group did what they do best....
Call out for ‘crucial’ emergency response volunteers
More volunteers are urgently needed to build a local emergency response team.
A recruitment drive by Auckland Emergency Management at the Waiheke Local Board office...
Stony Batter decision stands
The Department of Conservation has said it will not reconsider its decision to grant the Stony Batter Historical Reserve concession to a partnership between...
Council estimates $400,000 to keep Kennedy Point public toilets open
Council costings to replace aging sewerage infrastructure for the public toilet at Kennedy Point are under scrutiny after Auckland Council officials say their estimate...
