‘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...
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...
Dolphin encounter a highlight in Jono’s 1350km swim to end bottom trawling
As last weekend waned, ultramarathon swimmer and ocean advocate Jono Ridler amped up his message to decision makers in Wellington to end bottom trawling.
With...
Fire in rubbish truck a reminder to safely dispose of batteries
Waiheke had its first rubbish truck fire caused by the incorrect disposal of batteries on Tuesday. A small fire broke out in the hopper...
