It’s all about the bass
A powerful musical lineup set crowds dancing under the late summer sun at Waiheke’s Jazz and Blues Festival over the Easter weekend.
The annual festival...
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...
Chris Bishop stalls new helipad ban
Almost a year ago, on 24 July, a packed public gallery applauded as Auckland Council finally voted to ban new helipads in residential areas...
Staffing and funding major challenges for after hours healthcare service
A local mother is raising concerns about the lack of after hours urgent healthcare on the island after a recent incident with her daughter.
Louise...
The hottest place in town
Things got hot, hot, hot last Sunday at the seventh Waiheke Homemade Chilli Sauce Festival at Wild Estate. With 65 entries and 307 people...
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...
