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Pick of the bunch: yields down, quality “fantastic”

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With the harvest almost complete, Waiheke wine growers agree that challenging growing conditions have slashed yields across the motu. On the upside, the harvest has...

Power outage causes big losses for businesses

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The power outage in Oneroa on Thursday forced businesses to shut losing revenue estimated to be well over $100,000.  Popular eateries including Fenice, Oyster Inn,...

Community to the rescue

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When a prolonged power outage in Oneroa last week looked like it might mean thousands of dollars’ worth of frozen food would be wasted,...

Walkathon gives fundraising a giddy up

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Keen local walkers were joined by Waiheke Island Pony Club members and supporters last Sunday to raise rebuilding funds for facilities gutted by fire...

Jazz festival shines on

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2024’s sell-out Waiheke Jazz Festival has once again been hailed a roaring success, with an Easter weekend of sunshine and high notes across the...

Tantalus withdrawn from sale

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One of Waiheke’s largest employers, Tantalus Estate, has been withdrawn from sale, with its owners re-committing to long-term ownership. The 8.3-hectare winery, which currently employs...

Waiheke United kicks off season with vibrant win

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Waiheke kicked off the new season with a confident 2-0 home win over pre-season favourites Bucklands Beach on Saturday. After suffering consecutive relegations in the...

The ‘financialisation’ of Waiheke’s baches

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The Waiheke bach used to be seen warmly as an idyllic family retreat, but as property prices and the costs of living creep ever...

Waiheke facing ‘tsunami of pressure’ around council plan merger

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Auckland Council is about to start the preliminary work on reviews of the Auckland Unitary and Hauraki Gulf Island District Plans which may see...

Abandoned boats: a Waiheke story

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The proliferation of abandoned boats on island beaches and around the coast is still causing concern for residents and beachgoers. Rocky Bay resident Megan Reelick...

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