Fifth Oneroa shop hit in two-week spate of burglaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
“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
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...
