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Walking group steps back into action

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Waiheke’s ‘old man’s walking group’ is back in action, trading track-talk for political advocacy as they petition Prime Minister Christopher Luxon to support critical...

Breaches mean backpackers wastewater upgrade ‘top of list’

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Waiheke Backpackers on Sea View Road is to get an upgraded wastewater system in the wake of long running discharge breaches, with an estimated...

From met-al gala to pulp fiction, Junk to Funk outfits taking shape

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Waiheke fashion fixture Junk to Funk returns for 2026, and in preparation creative tamariki were busy turning discarded trash into dynamic outfits during a...

Designer burns his mark on fashion world

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A vibrant, fiery red dress has earnt Waiheke High School graduate and aspiring fashion designer Astyn Fernandes a spot in the final Resene Colour...

Sports clubs and museum get $1 leases renewed

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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

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Last weekend, Wellington rugby was shutdown after referee abuse resulted in the cancellation of all club competition across the region. By Wednesday 8 July,...

Demand for Sea Scouts still high as building costs skyrocket

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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

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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...

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