Island’s first ‘fast-track’ development application is a hotel
A long-planned hotel and geothermal retreat at Owhanake and the rural entrance to Oneroa village may be the first development on Waiheke to apply...
A station for our nation
On a magical family road trip in the 1980s, we spent a week travelling across Molesworth Station at the top of the South Island....
Frustration at lack of action on caulerpa
As more new patches of caulerpa are discovered, environmental advocates have expressed their frustration and disappointment with the lack of immediate action and unclear...
Bishop blocks ban on new residential helipads
Long-awaited council plans for a ban on residential helipads on Waiheke have been blocked by Minister for RMA Reform Chris Bishop.
Hitting back at...
‘From rare to everywhere’
The motu welcomed 13 more kiwi to the Te Matuku Peninsula last Thursday, marking a major conservation milestone. Less than a year after the...
Jono’s historic swim over – but there’s still time to sign his petition
Jono Ridler’s message to urgently end bottom trawling in New Zealand rang out loud and clear on Saturday as his 90 day,1366 kilometre swim...
Ferry companies adjust in response to skyrocketing fuel prices
As fuel costs skyrocket, two of Waiheke’s ferry companies are cutting back on sailings.
Sealink announced ‘short term adjustments’ to its timetable, and Fullers has...
Nick Shaw bids farewell
Waiheke Primary School’s longest-serving principal, Nick Shaw, is departing after seven years with the kura. He talks to Gulf News about his journey into...
