Tag: Auckland Council
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...
All beaches red; heavy rains bring water contamination warnings
Auckland Council’s Safeswim issued safety warnings for all the Waiheke beaches it monitors during last week’s deluge.
An uncommon occurrence, the red pins on the...
Rubbish revamp open for consultation
Auckland Council is seeking feedback on a proposed revamp of waste rules on storage, kerbside collections, public rubbish bins and licencing of waste collectors...
AT: Mātiatia carpark would need to expand by 50 percent to...
Auckland Transport says Mātiatia needs another “half a carpark” again to meet demand, as there’s a resurgence of Waihekeans grumbling about the current Mātiatia...
Too simple for our complicated minds
Some things are a mystery in plain sight. It is, for example, ridiculous to demand more personal respect from the living person you have...
Local board to get slice of Mātiatia parking meter pie
The Waiheke Local Board is set to collect over $40,000 a year in a revenue sharing agreement for Mātiatia set to begin next month.
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