Tag: Waiheke Local Board
Keys to carpark at Matiatia
After 13 years of frustration, decision-making power over the future of council-owned land at Matiatia has been handed to Waiheke Local Board.
The “delegation” of...
Keyhole changes delayed again
Initial work for the Matiatia keyhole trial is complete, but the stop-start saga has hit another speed bump with Auckland Transport confirming the project...
Minister enters golf course wrangle
The Minister of Conservation, Eugenie Sage, has stepped in over the Rangihoua-Onetangi Sports Park Reserve, withdrawing her consent for Auckland Council to make leasing...
High school robotics team excels
Waiheke High School Robotics Club secured an amazing second place in their first appearance at national level in the annual Vex IQ competition in...
Island of sculpture in making
McKenzie Reserve’s transformation from scruffy pine forest into a native bush haven with walking tracks and an education hub has placed it firmly on...
Angry meeting splits community on herbicides
A public meeting to explain Auckland Council’s approach to weed control on the island saw rigorous debate from factions for and against Waiheke Local...
Marina approval faces appeal
A new group plans to appeal the decision to allow a marina at Kennedy Point.
Waiheke Local Board chairperson Paul Walden is spearheading plans to...
Can this pedestrian be saved?
Joy Begbie believes she is an accident waiting to happen.
She does not want her picture in the paper, nor will she reveal her age....
Jet ski ban explored
A bylaw to ban jet skis from some island beaches is being investigated by Waiheke Local Board.
At the board’s meeting last Thursday, island resident...
Loans to help clean up stream
Project Little Oneroa is encouraging residents to grab the chance for Auckland Council help with septic tank upgrades.
The council has sent letters to Little...
