Tag: Auckland Council
Flood prevention assessments for Oneroa
To help reduce the risk of flooding and water entering homes during heavy rain, Auckland Council has been assessing several properties in Oneroa to...
Not so ‘fairer’ funding?
Waiheke Local Board looks likely to lose funding of anywhere between $200,000 to $800,000 based on a newer model of the fairer funding system....
Our monument to people power
A cold, rainy day on Waiheke might not sound like a good day for an island tour. In fact, it was perfect.
We were heading...
Sports clubs and museum get $1 leases renewed
Waiheke Island Rugby Club, Waiheke United Association Football Club and the Waiheke Historical Society’s Museum have all had their community leases renewed, with rent...
Island’s first ‘fast-track’ development gets Minister’s referral
A proposed hotel and geothermal retreat at Owhanake, near Mātiatia, has officially become a listed fast-track project, after Minister of Infrastructure Chris Bishop recently...
Call for kina to be exempt from proposed closures
A proposal to introduce restrictions to shore-based shellfish harvesting across the Hauraki Gulf has prompted a request from Waiheke Local Board to exempt one...
Work underway on accommodation register ahead of visitor levy
The Waiheke Local Board and Auckland Council are in talks over establishing a short-term accommodation register on the island.
Local board deputy chair Damian Sycamore...
Should Waiheke visitors pay a levy?
I caught the ferry to Rakiura/Stewart Island in 2014 and had a great time. Have you ever been to Ulva Island/Te Wharawhara? The plant...
Board concerned at reduced community influence over alcohol licences
The Waiheke Local Board is opposing two major changes to alcohol licensing rules proposed by the government.
The board’s feedback for the Auckland Council submission...
Fire in rubbish truck a reminder to safely dispose of batteries
Waiheke had its first rubbish truck fire caused by the incorrect disposal of batteries on Tuesday. A small fire broke out in the hopper...
