Tantalus withdrawn from sale
One of Waiheke’s largest employers, Tantalus Estate, has been withdrawn from sale, with its owners re-committing to long-term ownership.
The 8.3-hectare winery, which currently employs...
Waiheke facing ‘tsunami of pressure’ around council plan merger
Auckland Council is about to start the preliminary work on reviews of the Auckland Unitary and Hauraki Gulf Island District Plans which may see...
Green MP suspended amid migrant worker exploitation allegations
Waiheke-based MP Darleen Tana has been suspended by the Green Party amid allegations of migrant exploitation at her husband’s business.
At least two employees of...
Dolly the donkey delivered from swampy doom
Dolly the donkey found herself in a dicey dilemma after wandering into the middle of a swamp on Monday.
Owners Poppy and Jason Judkins say...
Black algae cleanup underway
A cleanup crew has begun removing black algae at Blackpool and Surfdale beaches. Auckland Council has placed signs to warn residents not to touch...
Record recycling as over half of all island waste diverted
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Island Waste Collective has set a new annual record in recycled material. The recycling organisation has diverted 3,128.20 tonnes of...
Party vote Green enough for Darleen
Waiheke’s Darleen Tana set off for Parliament on Monday primed to take up a position as one of seven new Green MPs.
Number 13 on...
Surfdale church offers free monthly lunches for senior citizens
Waiheke church, Living Waters is now offering a monthly lunch for senior citizens every second Wednesday at 12pm. With increasing numbers of elderly island...
