“Devastating”: Gulf Forum says better tracing needed as plastic litters beaches
The Hauraki Gulf Forum is investigating how to better identify the sources of microplastic pollution after millions of white plastic pellets washed up on...
Dig deep for community planting days
Tree planting season has officially begun around the island, and in true Waiheke fashion several groups are organising community planting days.
Over 350 trees need...
No more “kicking the can down the road” on gulf protection law says forum
Nearly a year after the Environment Select Committee unanimously recommended that it be passed, Hauraki Gulf Forum members are calling on the government to...
Kia ora kiwi; first 10 kiwi arrive at their new Waiheke home
After two years of planning, and decades of advocacy, kiwi have finally arrived on Waiheke. The nearby kiwi colony on Pōnui, established by the...
Caulerpa outbreak detected off Hauturu Little Barrier Island
Patches of the invasive seaweed caulerpa have been located at three sites off the North-East coast of Te Hauturu-o-Toi (Little Barrier Island) but the...
Ultraviolet light versus our $9.4 billion seaweed threat
Test trials to blast caulerpa seaweed infestations under ultraviolet light will start around Waiheke as early as next week.
Ultraviolet light is among five new tools...
Waiheke winegrowers leading the way on reducing carbon emissions
Kiwi winemakers are making solid progress towards their collective goal of net zero carbon emissions according to a recent industry report, and this is...
New dog rules for parks and beaches
The Waiheke Local Board has voted to support most of proposed changes to Auckland Council’s dog bylaw and adopt policy changes to dog access...
