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Fifth Oneroa shop hit in two-week spate of burglaries

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Police are continuing to increase their presence in Oneroa with increased foot patrols at night, after a spate of burglaries in Oneroa Village. Waiheke Central...

‘Significant contribution’ lays foundation for new teacher housing

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A philanthropic couple who wish to remain anonymous have made a ‘significant contribution’ to community housing organisation He Pā to build a series of...

Morality in the balance

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The foundational Christian feast of Easter is upon us, followed, barely a week later (in this turn around the sun) by our own Anzac...

Thursday ferries were cancelled across the board

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  All three ferry companies cancelled ferries due to weather conditions yesterday (Thursday). Island Direct sent a text out at 6.17am advising that all morning ferries...

Remembering those who fought far from home

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On 25 April 1915, 20,000 Australian and New Zealand Army (ANZAC) troops landed under heavy fire on the Gallipoli Peninsula in Turkey. They fought...

Proposed plan change to tighten helipad consent rules

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A proposal to change the Hauraki Gulf Islands District Plan to tighten helipad consent rules is now headed to public consultation. Auckland Council’s Policy and...

“The greater good”: Pou Rāhui iwi’s aspirational response to caulerpa threat

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“Whether we are marine users or kaimoana eaters or not – and I’m not – it’s not about us as individuals. It’s not about...

Blackpool flood mitigation project underway

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Plans are under way for work to improve the stormwater network in Blackpool and reduce the risk of flooding in the area.  “Auckland Council’s Healthy...