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Latest from Waiheke Island
Cost of living pushing long-term Waiheke locals off the island
Some residents desperate to leave are trapped in paradise.
Strong support for Gulf marine reserve
Waiheke-based Friends of the Hauraki Gulf have driven the proposal.
Waiheke locals fight against 50th helicopter pad on island
Anti-chopper group says site 'less than 1km' from ferries and sits above popular beach.
Big Read: How developers can learn from Ihumātao, Pūtiki Bay, Mataharehare
How can developers successfully engage with iwi?
Heading to Sculpture on the Gulf 2022? Here's what you need to know
Nature and culture collide during this 2.5km trail walk decorated by top NZ artists.
Richie McCaw hand-delivers award to Waiheke tourism business
Richie McCaw surprised staff at a struggling tourism business.
Anti-marina protesters lose another Waiheke battle
The protester's lawyer cited the developer's conduct which escalated the situation
Person critically injured on Waiheke Island
Police, St John and a rescue helicopter attended the incident on Waiheke Island.
New Waiheke electric ferry service proposed
A group of investors want to run an electric ferry service between Orakei and Waiheke.
Is Great Barrier set to become the new Waiheke?
Great Barrier Island has become a holiday hotspot. Is it changing for the better?
Person rescued from the water off Mullet Bay, Motutapu Island
The Coastguard was alerted to a boat on the rocks just after midday today.
Auckland Council appeals against Waiheke Island 'chirping crickets' noise case
The vineyard blamed ambient noise from chirping crickets for a 2018 noise breach.
Waiheke Island vineyard seeks six-figure legal costs from Auckland Council
The vineyard is seeking about $300,000 in legal costs.
Bone Appetit! The rise and rise of people taking their dogs out to dinner
Ruff day? Take your pup to the pub for chicken stock beer and gravy sundaes.
Kennedy Point Marina protesters challenge injunction
Protestors on a hikoi from ferry terminal to High Court this morning.
Analysis: Isolation variation sends the wrong message
ANALYSIS: Such issues need to be sorted before Omicron finds its way into the community.
Live updates: Second Omicron case in community puts New Zealand on edge
It's unclear how the infected DJ travelled from Waiheke Island to Auckland CBD.
Opposition calls for urgent Govt action on boosters, kids' vaccines and rapid testing amid Omicron scare
A second border-related case has been in the community, Health Ministry announced today.
Baby born in the air, sinking boats - it's all in a day's work
The Herald takes you behind the scenes of a team who saved hundreds of lives this year.
Family Affair: Auckland's best kid-friendly restaurants
There's something for everyone at these family-friendly eateries.
Injured Waiheke Island man rescued after making 'urgent' cry for help on Facebook
Stuck at his computer desk, an injured Waiheke man started emailing the world for help.
Red light means green light for non-resident travel to Waiheke, Great Barrier islands
Government confirms islands' border will end under traffic light system.
Waiheke helicopter pad 'rush' causes alarm
'How many more residents will suffer?', asks member of anti-helicopter lobby group.
Injunctions bar 32 protesters from Waiheke marina worksite
Claim is also being filed against protesters to seek damages, compensation.
Waiheke Island confirms first local Covid-19 case
The chair of Waiheke's local board reassured locals that it was not a time to worry.
'Love Your Local': Entrepreneurs launch support site for SMEs
It just feels good when people say we love you, solo trader says.
From coffee to olive oil: Cashed-up Kiwi multimillionaire launches new venture
Michael Allpress has established Waiheke Island-based Allpress Olive Oil.
Waiheke Covid case: Employer asks how man came to be on island
Employer is disputing Health ministry's claim that a positive case is an essential worker.
Waiheke businesses call for Auckland border to reopen
Waiheke Local Board wants vaccination numbers to rise before border opening.
'It's deeply frustrating': Waiheke Island councillor on Covid case
There still remains no clarity as to whether the person lives on Waiheke Island or not.
Landed: New Waiheke helicopter pad application
'There are 48 existing helipads. The cumulative impacts are already intolerable.'
Waiheke Islanders divided over border that shuts out Aucklanders
Keep the virus out and vulnerable people safe, says one local ... but not everyone agrees.