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Environment 4 Apr 2011
DOC Walkway On Waiheke in Dangerous State

AUCKLAND CITY — Cyclone Wilma on January 29 this year caused a considerable amount of slip damage on Waiheke Island with high profile incidents achieving immediate media attention: the Onetangi bach that slid down towards the beach and the damaged tracks during Headland Sculpture's event were both reported on.

Track Washout

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Environment 21 Mar 2011
Rakino Island Planting seeks Support

AUCKLAND — Mark Lockhart (Red Door - Woody Bay, Rakino) advises that he received a grant of $6,300.00 last year  from ACC / ARC for planting work on Rakino Island in the Hauraki Gulf, Auckland.

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Environment 20 Mar 2011
Seismic increase on the Supermoon

CHRISTCHURCH — Geonet's NZ website with its nationwide quake drum network, shows a marked increase in seismic readings for the South Island on the day of the supermoon, full moon perigee, compared to the previous day.

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Transport 27 Feb 2011
Bike Business goes Begging on Waiheke

AUCKLAND CITY — Over summer, what looks to be a thriving bike hire business operates from a small booth near the ferry terminal, complete with maintenance gear, yet according to the operator, if you live on the island and you need bike repairs "you learn to do it yourself".

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Health 25 Feb 2011
More Trauma Relief options

CHRISTCHURCH — In the aftermath of the Christchurch quake of February 22 2011, a critical time presents for people with skills additional to mainstream medical options.

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Environment 17 Feb 2011
Facing the scourge of Spyridia Filamentosa

AUCKLAND CITY — Oneroa Beach on Waiheke Island, Auckland has been beset by a smelly seaweed for some time, particularly becoming prolific in late spring last year, but the enduring presence on the beach may indicate an ongoing development.

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Travel 17 Feb 2011
ROTOROA ISLAND OPENS

AUCKLAND CITY — Rotoroa Island has been off limits for a hundred years, but from the end of this month a ferry service will enable visitor access.

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Marine 16 Feb 2011
Big Boats in the Bay

AUCKLAND CITY — Oneroa Bay on Waiheke Island has been treated to some magnificent craft over summer and they seem to be getting bigger.

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