Waiheke's award-winning community newspaper
since 1973
Home News

News

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

0
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

0
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,...

Case of missing diamond steals the limelight at lifesaving fundraiser

0
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

0
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...

Treasured island midwife retires

0
For decades, Linda Hodson was the first face countless babies on the island ever saw, and a supportive, pragmatic and caring guide for young...

New Matiatia pier and ferry berths coming soon

0
Construction is about to start on a new Pier 2 at Matiatia Wharf, increasing the number of ferry berths available at the terminal. In...

It’s all about the bass

0
A powerful musical lineup set crowds dancing under the late summer sun at Waiheke’s Jazz and Blues Festival over the Easter weekend.  The annual festival...

Chris Bishop stalls new helipad ban

0
Almost a year ago, on 24 July, a packed public gallery applauded as Auckland Council finally voted to ban new helipads in residential areas...

Subscribe and read
Gulf News and
Waiheke Weekender Online

Gulf News Waiheke Weekender