Life jackets on small craft to be compulsory?
The Waiheke Local Board recently provided feedback, based on 16 local submissions, on Auckland Council’s proposed new Navigation Bylaw, of which the major change...
From Bledisloe Ball Boy to Mooloo Star
Rui Farrant is no longer just “the kid with the jersey”. After a breakout season as a utility player, the 21-year-old dynamo has officially...
Referee abuse a threat to our national game
Last weekend, Wellington rugby was shutdown after referee abuse resulted in the cancellation of all club competition across the region. By Wednesday 8 July,...
Demand for Sea Scouts still high as building costs skyrocket
When a 2024 storm damaged the Sea Scouts Hall at the end of Shelley Beach Road, the community group did what they do best....
New plan floated as long dreamed of community pool inches closer
For 12 years, a group of dedicated volunteers have been on the winding, difficult path to building a new community pool for the island...
Trifecta for men’s teams over King’s Birthday weekend
Waiheke United produced an outstanding display on Saturday to beat Albany United 2-0 in round 2 of the Chatham Cup, once again drawn away...
Back in black
Coaching the All Blacks to 88 wins in 103 tests between 2004 and the 2011 Rugby World Cup title would be enough for some...
Mayor Brown blows up over Wellington turning down SailGP 2027
To the disappointment of many Aucklanders and Waihekeans, the Wellington-based administrative arm of government has once again withdrawn support for a major sailing regatta...
