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Vaccine mandate for ferry passenger day-trippers a ‘long shot’

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When Aucklanders flock back to Waiheke, there’s growing concern around social distancing and Covid etiquette at the familiar pinch points on board and waiting...

An extraordinary meeting for extraordinary times

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The news that non-resident travel to Waiheke is getting the green light from Friday 3 December when Auckland moves to the traffic-light framework was...

Saturated takeaway scene sees locals shut up shop

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Last week’s announcement, which saw the Government boost payments to businesses affected by Covid-19 lockdowns, was met with sighs of relief from operators struggling...

First Covid case: A tale of two reactions

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Tuesday’s announcement that Waiheke had joined the rest of the Auckland region’s suburbs and we were home to a person who had tested positive...

Police encouraged ‘majority’ complying with rules not to jump on ferries

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Auckland City Police say they are monitoring ferries to check that passengers coming to Waiheke aren’t breaching the new health order barring non-residents. However,...

Red light for day-trippers

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The government’s three-step relaxation of Alert level 3 restrictions was seen by many as a green light for day-trippers to return to Waiheke, but...

Calls for stricter cafe and mask controls on ferries to...

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When Auckland eventually moves down through the levels, face masks will continue to be legally required on all public transport – even at level...

Countdown closure could result in ‘civil emergency’

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With supermarkets around the country closing temporarily due to Covid-19 exposures, questions are swirling around what might happen if Waiheke Countdown had to close...

Police advice: ‘Stay at home so it’s a short lockdown’

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Waiheke police say many locals have had their holidays cut short and are currently returning to the island during the 48-hour period from Wednesday...

Waiheke prepares for Covid-19 vaccinations

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Following central government’s recent announcement of its roll-out plan for the Covid-19 vaccine, Waiheke medical centres are in the early stages of preparing for...