Gallery pitches community ceramic studio
The island’s pottery spaces are bursting at the seams after long-term efforts to cultivate the craft on the island bear fruit. But finding new...
AT plans upgrades to ‘unlock’ Mātiatia keyhole
Wider footpaths, extended shelter, a raised pedestrian crossing and an improved bus stop are among the upgrades being investigated as part of the Mātiatia...
Potaka warned of possible legal action over stalled marine reserve decision
Minister of Conservation Tama Potaka’s refusal to decide on the pending Hākaimangō-Mātiatia Marine Reserve application could see legal proceedings started against him, says Friends...
Member’s bill extending ACC to volunteer firefighters ‘step in right direction’ says fire chief
Volunteer firefighter chief Bruce Sciascia welcomes a parliamentary member’s bill proposing to extend ACC cover to volunteer firefighters after it was drawn from the...
Lost in transition; regional over local risks most vulnerable, former board chair says
When the Te Whatu Ora/Waiheke Health Trust decided to make an appeal to Minister of Health Simeon Brown after Health New Zealand opted not...
Fuel costs sending building costs through the roof say local builders
The cost of building a house is rising as construction costs soar to new heights on Waiheke, say local builders.
Three local builders, who have...
Our monument to people power
A cold, rainy day on Waiheke might not sound like a good day for an island tour. In fact, it was perfect.
We were heading...
Walking group steps back into action
Waiheke’s ‘old man’s walking group’ is back in action, trading track-talk for political advocacy as they petition Prime Minister Christopher Luxon to support critical...
