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










