Record low kōura count; more observations needed for wider picture
The latest kōura survey count recorded an average of 0.7 crayfish per 1000m2 in Waiheke waters, a significant drop from last year’s figure of...
Success! More kiwi may be on the way
More kiwi chicks may be on the way as a second pair of Te Matuku kiwi were observed nesting recently.
Earlier in August, Gulf News...
Down the wrong worm holes
The quality of my reading material has shot up recently. It started with some research, a recommended reading list and a long-delayed trip to...
Leases on four units at Mātiatia terminal coming up for grabs
Auckland Transport is preparing to seek expressions of interest in several commercial units at the Mātiatia ferry terminal as lease terms end.
At a recent...
Bird of the Year: All hail the kārearea
The kārearea New Zealand falcon has clawed its way back into the top spot for the second time to be crowned the winner of...
AT negotiating three-years of back-pay from Fullers in performance penalties
When Fullers and Auckland Transport signed an agreement on minimum standards for the Waiheke ferry service, Fullers agreed to pay a penalty to the...
Samuel Whitelock and Sir Graham Henry headline $40,000 Rotary fundraiser
The Rotary Club of Waiheke raised $40,000 for Project Reach Out and island sports organisations last Thursday night when ex-All Black Samuel Whitelock and...
“To see what is in front of one’s nose is a constant struggle”
I stop at the large orange banner inside the front door of the Waiheke Library, asking me to vote in the local elections. Don’t...
