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Jono Ridler’s latest epic swim terminated…but he’ll be back

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Jono Ridler’s successful 99km Swim4theGulf from Great Barrier Island to Auckland’s North Shore in May 2023 raised awareness about the dire state of the...

More than just racing for juniors at waka ama sprint championships

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Waiheke Waka Ama Club members are among the 3875 paddlers descending on Lake Karāpiro this week for the 2025 National Sprint Championships where the...

The year that was 2024 – April-June

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April Easter came early in April 2024 and the long-running Waiheke Jazz Festival was once again hailed a roaring success. It wasn’t all celebrations though as...

Sea Scouts seeking new skipper

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Dan Tisch says he has had the time of his life as a leader and chairperson of the Waiheke Sea Scouts but now it’s...

Spring in their step at pony club event

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Riders and their mounts were rearing to go for the second in the Waiheke Island Pony Club’s Spring Series last Sunday in Blackpool. Lucinda Davis-Goff...

Tour de Tennis aces fundraising goals

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Local and visiting tennis doubles hit the courts at some of the island’s most spectacular private venues over the weekend, raising $20,000 for the...

Handbrake on local cycling initiatives

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The current funding squeeze at Auckland Transport could see Waiheke’s Bike Hub forced to reduce its service and operating hours, but it is unlikely...

This is how we roll – disco style

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Itinerant roller skating company Skatescool New Zealand will host two roller disco nights on the island in November, giving Waihekeans the perfect chance to...