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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...

Get your groove on: Waiheke’s jazz festival

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Easter’s Waiheke Jazz Festival is here and brings with it an array of options for jazz aficionados to enjoy the groove and musical craftmanship...

Intense training reaps rewards for Waka ama crews

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In a joint effort, Waiheke Waka Ama Club and the high school sent 13 students to compete for the first time in the Secondary...

Ladies invited to have a go at Dirt Track

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Following from last month’s ‘have a go day’, the Waiheke Dirt Track Club will host another this Sunday 24 March. Committee member James Bailey...

Our flag means mirth

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Wild Estate is playing host to a one-off stand-up show by one of New Zealand’s favourite comedy exports, Rhys Darby. Rhys is known for...

Green MP suspended amid migrant worker exploitation allegations

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Waiheke-based MP Darleen Tana has been suspended by the Green Party amid allegations of migrant exploitation at her husband’s business. At least two employees of...

SuperGold card peak travel under threat in ‘Pay Less – Get...

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The SuperGold card travel subsidy for afternoon peak ferry services could be scrapped along with other services and benefits if an Auckland Council cost-cutting...

Dolly the donkey delivered from swampy doom

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Dolly the donkey found herself in a dicey dilemma after wandering into the middle of a swamp on Monday.  Owners Poppy and Jason Judkins say...

Kennedy Point classics

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A stroppy south-westerly of 13 to 21 knots made for some exciting and fast sailing in the Classic Yacht Association of New Zealand’s annual...

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