‘Magical’ and ‘spectacular’: Nature puts on a luminescent lightshow
Hundreds flocked to Palm Beach over the weekend to catch a glimpse of the “magical” display of bioluminescence as water glowed a blue hue.
The...
Waiheke’s top-cop honoured for long-service to communities
Sergeant Raymond Matthews received the New Zealand Police Long Service and Good Conduct Medal for 21 years of service at an awards ceremony in...
Ngāti Pāoa settlement bill passes in Parliament
It was a historic week for Ngāti Pāoa, with the passing of its Treaty Settlement Bill on 5 November marking the end of a...
Council revalues Onetangi properties to correct “isolated anomaly”
In an unusual step, Auckland Council has decided to adjust rate valuations for 120 Onetangi properties, even where the owners have not objected to...
DOC want public feedback on Stony Batter proposal
The Department of Conservation is opening public consultations on a proposal that would see a changing of the guard at Stony Batter Historic Reserve,...
Fire Brigade calls out for new recruits
The Waiheke Volunteer Fire Brigade is on a recruitment drive, looking to replace several members who have left recently – including Connor Coetzee who...
Government pledges $6million for Hauraki Gulf tourism infrastructure
The government is promising up to
$26 million of public and private funds to improve tourism infrastructure and reef restoration in the Hauraki Gulf.
The Hauraki...
Waiheke first Kiwi chick hatches…more to come
Trail camera footage at Te Matuku shows that the first Waiheke kiwi chick has hatched – and there could soon be more on the...
