All beaches red; heavy rains bring water contamination warnings
Auckland Council’s Safeswim issued safety warnings for all the Waiheke beaches it monitors during last week’s deluge.
An uncommon occurrence, the red pins on the...
Rubbish revamp open for consultation
Auckland Council is seeking feedback on a proposed revamp of waste rules on storage, kerbside collections, public rubbish bins and licencing of waste collectors...
Narrow escapes and splitting tanks after deluge
In one of the more dramatic tales from last week’s wild weather and heavy rain, a man and his dog had a narrow escape...
Waging war on a bountiful nature
We were sailing on the Gulf north of Waiheke on Saturday, ghosting along with the faintest of afternoon sea breezes riffling the eastern horizon...
Marine Protection Act “a big change”
How will the new Hauraki Gulf Tīkapa Moana Marine Protection Act impact the Hauraki Gulf?
The Department of Conservation has been addressing this question in...
Dog day afternoons
I love the phrase ‘the dog days of summer’, even without knowing what it means. It captures the feeling of a close, hot, humid...
Fishhooks pose major risk to seabirds
Those out fishing this summer are urged not to discard fishhooks, lines and nets that can become death traps for seabirds.
The plea comes from...
Beach ambassadors hit the sand
About a dozen rangatahi are helping residents and visitors enjoy the beach more responsibly over the summer break.
The project, led by Waiheke Resources Trust...
