Osher lands back in New Zealand
After being caught in lockdown in Sydney since 26 June, Waiheke resident Osher Oriyah finally managed to get a flight home and a spot...
Food waste champions reap rewards
Two Waiheke food waste initiatives have scooped Auckland Council Love Food Hate Waste funding, with Friday lunchtime fixture Kai Conscious Cafe taking out the...
Community fridges and pantries: The need is through the roof
Waiheke’s community pantries and fridges are such a vital lifeline for scores of people on the island, that they are empty by 2pm every...
Marina crane damage put ‘lives at risk’
Police are investigating damage caused to a crane and barge while stationed at Kennedy Point for the marina construction project.
Kennedy Point Marina project manager...
Waiheke dominates viticulturist champs
Five Waiheke viticulturists are in the running for the title of Auckland/Northern Young Viticulturist of the Year 2021.
Nicky Grandorge of New Zealand Wine says...
RSA women toast to 35 years
The women’s section of the Waiheke Returned Services Association celebrated 35 years on Wednesday 5 May. The Ostend War Memorial Hall was packed with...
Affordable housing project encounters headwinds
Clad in charcoal corrugated steel, a large new structure in Onetangi is ready for an internal fit-out after a challenging year.
The Waiheke Community Housing...
Old stamping ground: Waiheke’s post offices
Connectivity today means cell towers and ultra-fast broadband but casting back, it was the post office that kept communities connected to the outside world.
To...
