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It’s all about the bass
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
Almost a year ago, on 24 July, a packed public gallery applauded as Auckland Council finally voted to ban new helipads in residential areas...
The hottest place in town
Things got hot, hot, hot last Sunday at the seventh Waiheke Homemade Chilli Sauce Festival at Wild Estate. With 65 entries and 307 people...
The forgotten story of New Zealand’s largest manganese mine
Paul Monin recounts the trials of Waiheke’s 19th century manganese miners, and the industry which has left marks on the landscape we can still...
Call to join Show Your Heart flotilla to ban bottom trawling
Waihekeans are being called to join a protest demanding a ban on bottom trawling in the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park on 11 April.
The Show...
Rocky Bay house destroyed by fire as neighbours fight off burning embers
A Rocky Bay home burned down on Saturday, as a thick plume of black smoke rose above the street and embers rained down on...
Experience a World of Cultures this weekend
Celebrate the motu’s diversity and unique cultures with Waiheke’s first World of Cultures Festival, taking off at the Artworks’ Courtyard from 1pm to 3pm...
Annual Hospice fundraiser sees another successful year
This year’s annual Garden Party Fundraiser for Waiheke Hospice was another grand success.
Over 150 people attended the event, collectively helping raise around $50,000 to...
