Waiheke Local

09/03/2024

20 days!! Who's counting?
Celebrate the joy of jazz from March 29th onwards for the long Easter weekend! Get ready for a sensational lineup of talented artists, electrifying performances, and unforgettable musical experiences against the stunning backdrop of Waiheke Island.

🎵 Immerse yourself in the magic of jazz.

Book your tickets now and be part of this incredible celebration of music, community, and good vibes at the Waiheke Jazz Festival! Don't miss out!

06/02/2024

Still, planning for Valentine's 💖 ? For just $199 per person! Indulge in a romantic experience that includes:

🚁 A breathtaking scenic flight over the enchanting landscapes of Waiheke and the Hauraki Gulf.
🍽️ Batch Winery's exquisite 4-course "Trust the Chef" menu.
🥂 A glass of sparkling to kick off your culinary journey at the restaurant.

This exclusive offer is bookable until February 14, 2024, and redeemable until February 29, 2024. Don't miss out on this unforgettable experience! 🍇✨

Weather dependent, Terms and Conditions apply.

03/10/2023

With summer nearly upon us, get ready to embrace the warmth and embark on excitement and adventure, as Fullers360 makes the annual switch to its peak timetable, as well as introduces a new ferry service.

On Monday, 16 October, Fullers360 is moving to our summer timetable, which includes 54 additional walk-up sailings every week to and from Waiheke Island and a daily service to Rangitoto Island. On the Waiheke Walk-up service, there will be the capacity to transport approximately 12,000 – 20,000 passengers per day across 326 services per week.

To complement our service, Fullers360 is pleased to introduce a new ferry service - Waiheke Reserve. The Waiheke Reserve ferry is a new service available from Fullers360, launching in November to give visitors the opportunity to pre-book the date and departure times in advance.

Once booked, seats are secured on Waiheke Reserve. Passengers are welcome to board the service any time up to 20 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time, allowing more flexibility prior to travel. The Waiheke Reserve ferry will depart from a different pier, separate from the ferry for the Walk-Up service, which will help to reduce queuing congestion for commuters and visitors.

08/03/2022

The Sculpture on the Gulf returns to Waiheke this March, once more transforming the headland. Have you completed the walk yet? Which was your favourite?

The works, by 32 artists, range from massively huge to delicate and ephemeral, and all of them have been designed with their location in mind.

26/08/2021

Footage shot by an independent filmmaker and wildlife photographer Phil Stebbing shows how precarious life has become for the little penguins.

“I felt the coverage of the issue was too focused on the protests and not about the actual ecology - what was happening to these birds.”

The film was made with no financial support from the protesters, or any other group, and did not film on private land.

Footage shot by an independent filmmaker shows how precarious life has become for the little penguins living at the site of a controversial marina development on Waiheke Island.

23/08/2021

I’m sure news of another lockdown sent shock waves through many small businesses as you scrambled to sort everything out and make some tricky decisions.

We appreciate that these are challenging times for us all and Waiheke Local would like to present some well-needed positive news by supporting local businesses as best we can.

Check out the following link for more information.

I’m sure news of another lockdown sent shock waves through many small businesses as you scrambled to sort everything out and make some tricky decisions. We appreciate that these are challenging times for us all and Waiheke Local would like to present some well-needed positive news by supporting lo...

01/02/2021

The Waiheke Local Board is finalising an application for International Dark-Sky Association accreditation to protect the island’s nightscape, which is heaven for stargazers.

If you are interested there is also a guided monthly viewing of the night sky at the Waiheke Sustainability Centre tomorrow night at 9 pm.

Waiheke Island groups are wishing on a star to keep the Milky Way clearly in their sight by reducing light pollution.

27/01/2021

Waiheke by bike is a fantastic way to explore the island 😎 If you prefer a little help up those hills check out the e bikes at WaihekE bikes 🚴(ebikewaiheke.com) .
“Life is like riding a bike. To keep your balance you must keep moving” - Albert Einstein

24/01/2021

Clarissa Hirst (Stuff News/Media Website) chooses to travel around Waiheke by ebike. A nice article promoting the Waiheke Bike Shop.

It's cheaper than taking a car, you're not tied to a timetable, and the fresh air keeps you awake between tastings.

05/01/2021

A nice article providing an insight into the lives of our Waiheke residents Claude and Gabriella Lewenz :)

Meet the American artist turned Waiheke local who's turned her garden into yet another canvas.

12/12/2020

You have to check out the Christmas market at the Artworks this afternoon. Sat 3-7. Featured is the incredibly talented works of .

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Setting up for The HeART of Christmas market this afternoon! I’ll be selling my swathe of
artwork. Stop by to say hey! Saturday 3-7pm, Artworks Theatre 😎🎄🍔🍹

28/11/2020

Have you been for a swim yet? It’s looking good out there! 😎