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User talk:Rocky

2009-01-19T06:39:27Z

Mikek:

Hi Rocky. Greg here - welcome to WP. Why don't you put up a page on the Peer Support Group? Cheers. [[User:Hackademic|hackademic]] (admin)

Hi Rocky - Thanks for that update.. doh i searched for an existing street page but couldn't see one so i thought i would add one, i found the list online whilst looking for something else, i didnt think it was 100% and forgot to put a note on it for anyone who had a better list to throw it on . Since there is a current page, might be worth removing my duplicate im not sure - will stick to some of the other type of articles i think :) Cheers

Street Listing

2009-01-18T01:07:44Z

Mikek:

'''Waiheke Island Street Listing'''

Below are all the current streets/roads on Waiheke in alphabetical order.

'''A'''
* ALAN MURRAY LANE
* ALBERT CRESCENT
* ALISON ROAD
* AWAAWAROA ROAD
'''B'''
* BAY ROAD
* BEACH PARADE
* BEATTY PARADE
* [[Belgium Street]]
* BELLA VISTA ROAD
* BELLE TERRACE
* BELLE VIEW PLACE
* BERESFORD AVENUE
* BLAKE STREET
* BROWN ROAD
* BRYAN ROAD
* BURRELL ROAD
* BURRELL ROAD EXTENSION
'''C'''
* CALAIS TERRACE
* CARSONS ROAD
* CAUSEWAY ROAD
* CHURCH BAY ROAD
* COROMANDEL ROAD
* CORY ROAD
* CRESCENT ROAD EAST
* CRESCENT ROAD WEST
'''D'''
* DELAMORE ROAD
* DICKSON ROAD
* DOLPHIN LANE
* DONALD BRUCE ROAD
'''E'''
* EDEN TERRACE
* EMPIRE AVENUE
* ERUA ROAD
* ESSLIN ROAD
'''F'''
* FAIRVIEW CRESCENT
* FIRST AVENUE
* FISHER STREET
* FOURTH AVENUE
* FRANK STREET
'''G'''
* GARRATT ROAD
* GEORGE STREET
* GILES ROAD
* GLEN BROOK ROAD
* GOODWIN AVENUE
* GORDONS ROAD
* GREAT BARRIER ROAD
* GULF PLACE
'''H'''
* HAMILTON ROAD
* HARTLEY AVENUE
* HAURAKI ROAD
* HEKERUA ROAD
* HILL ROAD
* HILLSIDE ROAD
* HOBSON TERRACE
* HOMAI ROAD
* HOOKS PLACE
* HUIA STREET
* HURUHI ROAD
'''J'''
* JELLICOE PARADE
* JUNCTION ROAD
'''K'''
* KARAKA ROAD
* KARU STREET
* KENNEDY POINT ROAD
* KENNEDY ROAD
* KIWI STREET
* KORORA ROAD
* KUAKA ROAD
'''L'''
* LADD ROAD
* LANNAN ROAD
* LE ROY ROAD
'''M'''
* MAKO STREET
* MAKORA AVENUE
* MAN O'WAR ROAD
* MANUKA ROAD
* MARAMA AVENUE
* MARGERET REEVE LANE
* MARINE VIEW ROAD
* MATAI ROAD
* MATAPANA ROAD
* MCINTOSH ROAD
* MCMILLAN ROAD
* MIAMI AVENUE
* MIRO ROAD
* MITCHELL ROAD
* MOA AVENUE
* MOANA AVENUE
* MOTUKAHA ROAD
* MURITAI ROAD
* MUSSON DRIVE
'''N'''
* NATZKA ROAD
* NELSON AVENUE
* NEWTON ROAD
* NICK JOHNSTONE DRIVE
* NIKAU ROAD
'''O'''
* O'BRIEN ROAD
* OCEAN ROAD
* OCEAN VIEW ROAD
* OKOKA ROAD
* OMIHA ROAD
* ONETANGI ROAD
* OSTEND ROAD
* OUE ROAD
'''P'''
* PACIFIC PARADE
* PAH ROAD
* PALM ROAD
* PARK ROAD
* PIEMELON BAY ROAD
* POHUTUKAWA AVENUE
* POTAI STREET
* POTO ROAD
* PURIRI ROAD
* PUTIKI ROAD
'''Q'''
* QUEENS DRIVE
* QUELCH ROAD
'''R'''
* RATA STREET
* RIDGE ROAD
* ROTHSCHILD TERRACE
'''S'''
* SCOTTS TERRACE
* SEA VIEW ROAD
* SECOND AVENUE
* SEVENTH AVENUE
* SHELLY BEACH ROAD
* SHORT STREET
* SIXTH AVENUE
* SURFDALE ROAD
'''T'''
* TAHATAI ROAD
* [[Tahi Road]]
* TARAIRE ROAD
* TAWA STREET
* TE AROHA AVENUE
* TE MAKIRI ROAD
* TE MIRO LANE
* TE TOKI ROAD
* TE WHAU DRIVE
* TETLEY ROAD
* THE ESPLANADE
* THE STRAND
* THIRD AVENUE
* TIRI ROAD
* TIRI VIEW ROAD
* TOTARA ROAD
* TRIG HILL ROAD
* TUI STREET
'''U'''
* UPLAND ROAD
'''V'''
* VALLEY ROAD
* VICTORIA ROAD NORTH
* VICTORIA ROAD SOUTH
* VIEW ROAD
* VINTAGE LANE
'''W'''
* WAIATA ROAD
* WAIHEKE ROAD
* WAIKARE ROAD
* WAIMANGU ROAD
* WAIRUA ROAD
* WAITAI ROAD
* WATSON ROAD
* WATTLE ROAD
* WEKA ROAD
* WELLINGTON ROAD
* WHAKARITE ROAD
* WHARF ROAD
* WILMA ROAD
* WOODSIDE BAY ROAD
* WOOLLAMS ROAD

Some interesting facts about Waiheke's Street Listing. There are 163 named roads on Waiheke. The most popular letter for the name is M with 19 , followed by T with 18 and W with 13. There are no roads/streets at all that start with the letter I, X, Y or Z. The most surprising of those is the I in that Waiheke Island has a Waiheke Road but no Island road.

Island Trivia

2009-01-18T01:06:58Z

Mikek:

=A page for incidental and whimsical facts about Waiheke=
Do you know how many steps there are up Jacob's Ladder? Or down to Fisherman's Rock? Or how many power cuts the island had last year? Or the time it takes to get to the Barrier by tinnie? Or where there's a good feed of mussels? Add your miscellaneous tidbits of interest to the Island Trivia page.

====Have a seat====
Dozens of roadside seats have sprung up around the island in within a couple of years, as far out as past Cactus Bay even - and all built thanks to the generosity of an anonymous benefactor.

====Penguin rescue====
During the building of the new wharf at [[Matiatia]] in 1992, 13-year-old Tom Delamore came back from a soccer game in town to find diggers moving the rock wall. Tom was horrified at the imminent destruction of a nest of little blue penguin and, as a result of his protest, work ceased. The penguin were relocated to [[Tiritiri Matangi Island]].
[[Little Blue Penguin]] still live in the Matiatia seawall and can be heard at dusk.

====Oh, Rhett====
Legend has it Vivienne Leigh (''Gone with the Wind'') once visited the Harbour Masters house at [[Matiatia]], coming to the island on board the [[Auckland]] mayor's yacht. The mayor had brought
her to visit Fred Alison, the landowner at [[Matiatia]].

====Behind The Green Door====
Local legend has it that the green barn down at [[Matiatia]] was once upon a time something far more entertaining than a mechanic's workshop. Can anyone remember the precise shenanigans that went on in there?

====Starlight====
Among stars rumoured or proved to have visited the island during the first America's Cup to be raced on the gulf (2001?) were Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman (true), and Jack Nicholson (maybe true - rumoured to have choppered in, landing on the rear deck of a super super yacht in [[Oneroa Bay]]). Lenny Henry and Dawn French definitely did spend some months here, hidden away in a leased house at the bottom end but also seen chilling out with coffee at [[Salvage]]. Bill Gates came ashore at [[Little Oneroa]] for supplies (true). He was recognised by teenager Eric Hillman who said hello and Bill shook his hand. More recently Justin Timberlake was seen walking along Onetangi Beach. Apparently Neil Young once had his hair cut in Oneroa and Noam Chomsky has also visited our fair isle. Leonard Cohen was spotted in Salvage in 2008.

Celebrity weddings on Waiheke have included rugby internationals Zinzan Brooke, Jonah Lomu and Glen Marsh, and television presenter Wendy Petrie.

====Seahorses====
Seahorses live under the wharf at [[Matiatia]], a fact confirmed by island diver [[Sid Thickpenny]]. They have been seen living in an old shopping trolley. All sorts of other miscellaneous bits and pieces, many dropped by accident, lie under the wharf.

Seahorses have also been recently seen by numerous people in [[Enclosure Bay]] for the first time in decades.

====No Sheep Shaggers Here====

Apparently the act of sheep shagging is not permitted.

[[Image:Tihare_Sign.JPG | frame|Sign on Man O War Road just off Waiheke Road]]

====Manganese mine====

Manganese/[[Manganite]] was mined in the late 1800s in the [[Maunganui]] area, near the highest point on Waiheke (231 metres)

====Slumming It====

[[Graeme Hart]], who tops the New Zealand rich list, was seen slumming it with Waiheke commuters on the Quickcat. Must have been too windy to run his helicopter or is he concerned about his carbon footprint.

====Speed dating at 6 am ====
see [[http://www.tewahanui.info/wordpress2/?p=1109]]

====Streets and Roads ====
Some interesting facts about Waiheke's [[Street Listing]]. There are 163 named roads on Waiheke. The most popular letter for the name is M with 19 , followed by T with 18 and W with 13. There are no roads/streets at all that start with the letter I, X, Y or Z. The most surprising of those is the I in that Waiheke Island has a Waiheke Road but no Island road. Could be one for a future development.

[[Category:News and Information]]

Street Listing

2009-01-18T00:56:51Z

Mikek: New page: '''Waiheke Island Street Listing''' Below are all the current streets/roads on Waiheke in alphabetical order. '''A''' * ALAN MURRAY LANE * ALBERT CRESCENT * ALISON ROAD * AWAAWAROA RO...

Surfing

2009-01-17T23:48:42Z

Mikek: New page: Waiheke Island is on Auckland's east coast and is a sheltered island with sheltered beaches and reef breaks that in general has inconsistent surf. Although Waiheke is known for its beau...

Waiheke Island is on Auckland's east coast and is a sheltered island with sheltered beaches and reef breaks that in general has inconsistent surf.

Although Waiheke is known for its beautiful white sand beaches on the northern side, it is not normally associated with being a surf spot however this does not mean you cannot get some very good surf here. The 2 beaches best suited for surfing are on the northern side of the island - [[Oneroa]] and [[Onetangi]]. [[Onetangi]] the more consistent of the two with [[Oneroa]]'s surf being dependent on weather conditions. The is no viable surfing on the southern beaches as they tend to be tidal.

Spring and Summer provide the best surfing conditions on Waiheke.

The best wind direction is from the southwest. The beaches tend to receive distant groundswells and the ideal direction is from the northeast. The beach break provides left and right handers as well as left and right hand reef breaks.

The best time to surf Waiheke is around high tide, this also tends to be the best swimming time.

The very best surfing can be found when there is a tropical cyclone (the bigger the cyclone the bigger the surf) in the Pacific, usually 2-5 days after this passes through the pacific you will find some of the very best surfing Waiheke has to offer. On these days you can expect large swells at [[Oneroa]] and [[Onetangi]] - up to 3-5 meters have been recorded.

Note: As swimming at Waiheke is generally extremely safe, there is no Surf Lifesaving Patrol so use caution on days like this.

The surf tends to be 1-2m at best (often none) which makes Waiheke a safe place to learn to surf and swim , however the surf is to inconsistent to allow surf schools or a one off random trip without checking the weather. In general if other Auckland beaches (especially Orewa or Red Beach) are experiencing good surf then Waiheke will be as well.

You can check out the Waiheke surf forecast [http://www.surf-forecast.com/breaks/WaihekeIsland.1to3.shtml here.]

Below are some images captured when [http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/NaturalHazards/view.php?id=12784 Cyclone Ivy] (a relatively small category 1-2 storm) passed through the Pacific near Vanuatu.

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[[Category: Sports]][[Category: Beaches]][[Category: Entertainment]][[Category: Oneroa]] [[Category: Onetangi]]

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2009-01-17T23:35:46Z

Mikek:

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2009-01-17T23:35:32Z

Mikek:

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2009-01-17T23:35:16Z

Mikek:

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2009-01-17T23:35:03Z

Mikek:

File:Whksurf4.jpg

2009-01-17T23:34:48Z

Mikek:

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2009-01-17T23:34:36Z

Mikek:

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2009-01-17T23:34:13Z

Mikek:

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2009-01-17T23:33:56Z

Mikek:

Onetangi Lawn Cemetary

2009-01-17T08:16:12Z

Mikek: Onetangi Lawn Cemetary moved to Onetangi Lawn Cemetery: Spelling mistake

#REDIRECT [[Onetangi Lawn Cemetery]]

Onetangi Lawn Cemetery

2009-01-17T08:16:12Z

Mikek: Onetangi Lawn Cemetary moved to Onetangi Lawn Cemetery: Spelling mistake

[[Onetangi]] Lawn Cemetery also known as Waiheke Cemetery is owned and maintained by the [[Auckland City Council]] it is one of only four operational and three historic cemeteries that the council administers and maintains.

Location: 80 (approx) [[Onetangi]] Road, Waiheke Island, Auckland 1081 - A short distance from [[Stony Ridge Quarry]]

The first burial took place in 1949 and the cemetery is still operational.

The cemetery provides burial plots in a single berm area; each plot measures 1.2 x 2.4 metres and may be dug extra depth to allow for a second burial. There is no pre-purchasing of plots and due to the small size of the cemetery a burial will take place in the next new plot available.

The cemetery currently has an area set aside for ash interments and baby burials. The next new plot available is used. No pre-purchasing of plots is available.

The cemetery also has Returned Services burial and ash interment areas.

A complete list of fees/charges related to burial here can be found at [http://www.aucklandcity.govt.nz/council/services/cemeteries/charges.asp this adddress]

[[Auckland City Council]] maintains and online database of people buried at this cemetery and others throughout the region, you can search it at [http://0-www.aucklandcity.govt.nz.www.elgar.govt.nz/dbtw-wpd/cemeteries/cemetery.html this address].

[[Image:Onetangilawn2.jpg]][[Image:OnetangiLawn.JPG]]

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Onetangi Lawn Cemetery
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Onetangi Lawn Cemetery

2009-01-17T08:15:27Z

Mikek: New page: Onetangi Lawn Cemetery also known as Waiheke Cemetery is owned and maintained by the Auckland City Council it is one of only four operational and three historic cemeteries that the...

File:Onetangilawn2.jpg

2009-01-17T08:13:36Z

Mikek:

File:OnetangiLawn.JPG

2009-01-17T08:12:41Z

Mikek:

Stony Ridge Quarry

2009-01-17T07:42:21Z

Mikek: New page: The Stony Ridge / Waiheke quarry is situated on a hill overlooking the intersection of Onetangi, Ostend and O'Brien Roads. This quarry produces base course crushed rock material fo...

The Stony Ridge / Waiheke quarry is situated on a hill overlooking the intersection of [[Onetangi]], [[Ostend]] and O'Brien Roads. This quarry produces base course crushed rock material for use in road construction and the building industry in Waiheke.

The stone has a orange/brown colour and the decades of use all over the island make them a unique icon of Waiheke. Although the majority of roads on Waiheke are now sealed, there are still a number of roads that use this stone as the primary surface and all roads on Waiheke contain at least some stone from this quarry.

Due to its aesthetically pleasing look ( as compared to other quarried stone) the stone can also be widely seen and is commonly used in walls, gardens, driveways and even some building construction.

The quarry has been owned and operated by Phil and Lila Mathewson since 1995 and was purchased by Central Quarries Ltd in 2005. Central Quarries is part of the ever expanding [http://www.centrallandscapes.co.nz Central Topsoil and Landscaping Supplies group] owned by Wayne Rissetto.

Phone: 09 372 7071
Fax: 09 372 7071

Operating Hours:

Monday - Friday: 7.00am - 4.30pm
Saturday: 7.30am - 12pm

[[Image:Stonyr1.jpg]] [[Image:Stonyr2.JPG]]
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Stony Ridge Quarry
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[[Category:Commercial]]

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2009-01-17T07:30:12Z

Mikek:

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2009-01-17T07:29:51Z

Mikek:

Banking

2009-01-14T08:34:58Z

Mikek: New page: Four of the main trading banks all operate branches on Waiheke. All banks offer 24hour 7 Day Service Via ATM Machines, otherwise operate Monday to Friday 9am till 4.30pm offering full...

Four of the main trading banks all operate branches on Waiheke.

All banks offer 24hour 7 Day Service Via ATM Machines, otherwise operate Monday to Friday 9am till 4.30pm offering full banking facilities.

All 4 branches of the different banks are located in [[Oneroa]] Village

The branches with local presence are below in physical order of location in [[Oneroa]] Village (starting at the top - [[Matiatia]] Wharf end):

[http://www.bnz.co.nz Bank of New Zealand (BNZ)]
Physical Location: 110 Ocean View Road
Phone: 09-372-7171

[http://www.anz.co.nz ANZ Bank]
Physical Location: Corner Oue and Ocean View Road
Phone: 0800 269 296

[http://www.asb.co.nz ASB Bank]
Physical Location: 120 Ocean View Road
Phone: 09-306-3114

[http://www.kiwibank.co.nz KiwiBank] ( Part of [http://www.nzpost.co.nz NZ Post] so in Postshop)
Physical Location: 128 Ocean View Road
Phone: 09 372 1025

[[Category:Commercial]]
[[Category:Oneroa]]

Countdown

2009-01-12T09:04:59Z

Mikek:

The [http://www.woolworths.co.nz Woolworths] supermarket is located at 102 Ostend Road, [[Ostend]].

Phone: (09) 372 1040

Fax: (09) 372 1044

Trading Hours: Mon - Sun, 7am - 9pm

Woolworths shares a building with Waiheke [[Placemakers]] and is by far the largest supermarket on the island.

It belongs to the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Woolworths_Supermarkets_(New_Zealand) Woolworths New Zealand] chain.

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-36.795187, 175.05053, Woolworths
Woolworths Waiheke
</googlemap>

[[Category:Commercial]]
[[Category:Ostend]]

Countdown

2009-01-12T09:04:16Z

Mikek:

The [http://www.woolworths.co.nz Woolworths] supermarket is located at 102 Ostend Road, [[Ostend]].
Phone: (09) 372 1040
Fax: (09) 372 1044
Trading Hours: Mon - Sun, 7am - 9pm

Woolworths shares a building with Waiheke [[Placemakers]] and is by far the largest supermarket on the island.

It belongs to the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Woolworths_Supermarkets_(New_Zealand) Woolworths New Zealand] chain.

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-36.795187, 175.05053, Woolworths
Woolworths Waiheke
</googlemap>

[[Category:Commercial]]
[[Category:Ostend]]

Belgium Street

2009-01-12T08:55:58Z

Mikek:

Belgium Street connects Wharf Rd and Ostend Road

On Belgium street you'll find:
*[[Baked on waiheke]] European breads bakery
*[[Eleven]] Wine bar and restaurant
*[[The Get Stuffed Cafe]] Cafe
*[[Gulf Sound and Vision]] Electronics retailer
*[[The Order of St John]] First aid organisation
*[[Ostend Market]] Weekly market
*[[Ostend Takeaways and Time Out]] Takeaway food
*[[Out There]] Surf wear shop
*[[Sing Tao Chinese Takeaways]] Takeaway food
*[[Starfish Enterprise]] Consumer run resource centre
*[[Super Liquor]] Liquor store
*[[Waiheke Health Trust]]

{| {{Prettytable}}
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[[Category:Maps]]
[[Category:Ostend]]
[[Category:Stubs]]

Placemakers

2009-01-12T08:43:14Z

Mikek:

[http://www.placemakers.co.nz Placemakers] building supplies is located in [[Ostend]]. Originally the store was a Mitre10 store that took the whole of the original building however was later divided in half and extended and shared with the islands supermarket [[Woolworths]]. The Mitre10 moved from [[Oneroa]] where it was previously in the building now housing [[Artworks]]

Physical Address
102 Ostend Road, Ostend, Waiheke Island

Telephone
(09) 372 0060

Fax
(09) 372 8868

Opening hours
Monday to Friday
7.30am-5pm

Saturday and Sunday
Sat 8am-2pm Sun 9am-2pm

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-36.794545, 175.051042, Placemakers
Placemakers Waiheke
</googlemap>

[[Category:Commercial]]
[[Category:Ostend]]

Placemakers

2009-01-12T08:30:28Z

Mikek:

Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust

2009-01-12T07:27:52Z

Mikek:

The Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust (ARHT) is the Trust that runs the Auckland based Westpac Rescue Helicopter. Waiheke residents are frequent users of the rescue helicopter service. In January 2007 alone there were 22 missions to Waiheke Island. The Helicopter is a BK117 (Bolkov Kawasaki 117). The travelling time from the ARHT base at [[Mechanics Bay]] to Waiheke is 9 minutes.

[[Category:Health]]

Mechanics Bay

2009-01-12T07:26:14Z

Mikek: New page: Mechanics Bay is the name of a former bay (now filled in) near the Central Business District of Auckland City. The actual street address is Solent Street Auckland City. Whilst cleary no...

Mechanics Bay is the name of a former bay (now filled in) near the Central Business District of Auckland City. The actual street address is Solent Street Auckland City.

Whilst cleary not a part of Waiheke, Mechanics Bay plays a vital part in the Waiheke Community being the home base of the [[Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust]], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Auckland_Marine_Rescue_Centre Marine Rescue Centre] , [http://www.auckland-coastguard.org.nz CoastGuard], [http://www.police.govt.nz/service/maritime/auckland.html Police Maritime Unit - Auckland Water Police] and [http://www.police.govt.nz/service/airsupport/ Police Air Support Unit - Eagle Police Helicopter]all of which provide a vital service to the Waiheke Community.

Historically, Mechanics Bay was also the home base of [[Sea Bee Air]] which flew passengers and freight via amphibious aircraft from Mechanics Bay to [[Surfdale]] and throughout the gulf.

[[Image:Eagleatmechanics.jpg]]
[[Category: Beaches]]

File:Eagleatmechanics.jpg

2009-01-12T07:24:59Z

Mikek:

Sea Bee Air

2009-01-12T06:58:09Z

Mikek:

Sea Bee Air was an amphibious aircraft service that operated from 1962 to 1989. The company was originally called Tourist Air Travel, then Mount Cook Airlines before Sea Bee Air.

Sea Bee Air operated a fleet of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grumman_Goose Grumman G-21 Goose] (8 Seater), [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grumman_Widgeon Grumman Widgeon](6 Seater) and Grumman Turbo Goose amphibian aircraft for regular scheduled passenger and freight services to the islands of the Hauraki Gulf (particularly Great Barrier and Waiheke Islands) and operated charter flights to other areas such as the Bay of Islands, Manukau & Kaipara harbours and elsewhere around the country and to Pacific islands including to Tuvalu where it operated on contract to the UK Government. Sea Bee Air operated from what is now the Marine Rescue Centre.

The aircraft flew from its base in Auckland at [[Mechanics Bay]] to [[Surfdale]] where the original ramp can still be seen. The service had an approximate flight time of 20mins to Waiheke.

In its time it was one of the only viable ways to enter and access Waiheke quickly with the ferry services taking up to 2 hours.

[[Sir Murray Halberg]] in an recent interview recounts his experience flying into Waiheke in this way:

“On one trip, we flew out of [[Mechanics Bay]] and over to Pakatoa Island before landing in [[Surfdale]]. It was great to look down and see this beautiful island from the air and realise that was where I lived.”

[[Image:Seebeeairwater.jpg]][[Image:SeaBeeAir.jpg]]

[[Category:Transport]]
[[Category:History]]

Sea Bee Air

2009-01-12T06:57:28Z

Mikek:

Sea Bee Air was an amphibious aircraft service that operated from the Mid 1962 to the 1989. The company was orginally called Tourist Air Travel, then Mount Cook Airlines before Sea Bee Air.

Sea Bee Air operated a fleet of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grumman_Goose Grumman G-21 Goose] (8 Seater), [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grumman_Widgeon Grumman Widgeon](6 Seater) and Grumman Turbo Goose amphibian aircraft for regular scheduled passenger and freight services to the islands of the Hauraki Gulf (particularly Great Barrier and Waiheke Islands) and operated charter flights to other areas such as the Bay of Islands, Manukau & Kaipara harbours and elsewhere around the country and to Pacific islands including to Tuvalu where it operated on contract to the UK Government. Sea Bee Air operated from what is now the Marine Rescue Centre.

The aircraft flew from its base in Auckland at [[Mechanics Bay]] to [[Surfdale]] where the original ramp can still be seen. The service had an approximate flight time of 20mins to Waiheke.

In its time it was one of the only viable ways to enter and access Waiheke quickly with the ferry services taking up to 2 hours.

[[Sir Murray Halberg]] in an recent interview recounts his experience flying into Waiheke in this way:

“On one trip, we flew out of [[Mechanics Bay]] and over to Pakatoa Island before landing in [[Surfdale]]. It was great to look down and see this beautiful island from the air and realise that was where I lived.”

[[Image:Seebeeairwater.jpg]][[Image:SeaBeeAir.jpg]]

[[Category:Transport]]
[[Category:History]]

Sea Bee Air

2009-01-12T06:46:45Z

Mikek:

Sea Bee Air was an amphibious aircraft service that operated from the Mid 1970's to the Mid 1980's

Sea Bee Air primarily operated a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grumman_Goose Grumman G-21 Goose] (8 Seater) aircraft. This aircraft flew from its base in Auckland at Mechanics Bay to [[Surfdale]] where the original ramp can still be seen. The service had an approximate flight time of 20mins.

In its time it was one of the only viable ways to enter and access Waiheke quickly with the ferry services taking up to 2 hours.

Sea Bee Air also operated various other services to various other gulf islands and as far as Tuvalu in the Pacific by contract to the UK Government.

[[Sir Murray Halberg]] in an recent interview recounts his experience flying into Waiheke in this way:

“On one trip, we flew out of Mechanics Bay and over to Pakatoa Island before landing in [[Surfdale]]. It was great to look down and see this beautiful island from the air and realise that was where I lived.”

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[[Category:History]]

Sea Bee Air

2009-01-12T06:44:17Z

Mikek: New page: Sea Bee Air was an amphibious aircraft service that operated from the Mid 1970's to the Mid 1980's Sea Bee Air primarily operated a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grumman_Goose Grumman G-...

Sea Bee Air was an amphibious aircraft service that operated from the Mid 1970's to the Mid 1980's

Sea Bee Air primarily operated a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grumman_Goose Grumman G-21 Goose] (8 Seater) aircraft. This aircraft flew from its base in Auckland at Mechanics Bay to [[Surfdale]] where the original ramp can still be seen. The service had an approximate flight time of 20mins.

In its time it was one of the only viable ways to enter and access Waiheke quickly with the ferry services taking up to 2 hours.

Sea Bee Air also operated various other services to various other gulf islands and as far as Tuvalu in the Pacific by contract to the UK Government.

[[Image:Seebeeairwater.jpg]][[Image:SeaBeeAir.jpg]]

[[Category:Transport]]
[[Category:History]]

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2009-01-12T06:40:54Z

Mikek:

File:Seebeeairwater.jpg

2009-01-12T06:40:32Z

Mikek:

Cortado

2009-01-12T06:09:03Z

Mikek:

[[Image:Tihare_Cortado.JPG|frame|left|Cortado Espresso Bar]] Cortado Espresso Bar is situated at 29 Waikare Rd,[[Oneroa]].

In 2008 this business ceased to operate. The building is currently vacant.

[[Category:Oneroa]]
[[Category:Cafes]]
[[Category:Commercial]]
[[Category:Food]]

Artworks

2009-01-12T05:59:23Z

Mikek:

Artworks : Location address: 2 Korora Rd [[Oneroa]]

Artworks Waiheke Island is a community arts and cultural centre in [[Oneroa]], developed from what was once a Mitre 10 timber outlet owned by [[Tony Pope]]. It was bought by [[Auckland City Council]] in 2003 for $2 million. The Mitre 10 branch was moved to [[Ostend]] and subsequently changed to a [[Placemakers]] store.

Artworks over the years has served as a great community asset and arts and cultural hub.

Among its facilities are the [[Waiheke Library]], the [[Waiheke Community Art Gallery]], the [[Waiheke Community Cinema]], [[Artworks Theatre]], [[Waiheke Radio]], [[Ajadz]] Indian restaurant, Tanya Batt's [[Once Upon an Island]] Story Centre, the office of the [[Waste Resource Trust]], the Waiheke Visitor Information Centre and [[Whittaker's Musical Experience]].

In November 2008 a draft strategic plan for the site was released with the vision proposed to be:

"an arts and cultural centre that serves the local community and reflects Waiheke Island's unique identity, by providing a place for the exchange of ideas and community participation in a range of activities".

The plan sets out five strategic objectives:

* continuing to develop Artworks as an arts and cultural centre that reflects, and is supported by the local community
* supporting the local community by providing opportunities for their participation in arts and cultural activities
* attracting visitors through arts and cultural activities
* recognising and promoting Artworks as part of council's network of facilities and venues
* maximising opportunities for integration between Artworks and the new Waiheke community library.

The draft will become final mid 2009 where action points and development plans will be implemented.

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Mikek: Library at Artworks

Library at Artworks

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Mikek: Artworks Entry

Artworks Entry

User talk:Mikek

2009-01-12T01:03:51Z

Mikek:

Mike: Welcome to Waihekepedia ... sounds like you can add a lot; and there's still a lot that can be added. Feel free to contact me if you need any help on the wiki. [[User:Countrymike|Countrymike]] 10:07, 12 January 2009 (NZDT)

Thanks for your message , My Formatting seems a bit rough as i haven't played much with these and have found you cant position text the same way as say MS Word - i guess i will fiddle around and see how it goes.

A lot of the current articles are also could do with a lot of expanding - a lot are 1 liners , I think i will do a bit of this in my spare time ( new years resolution - less tv, more learning stuff :) )

Happy to do some research on some topics let me know if you think of any.

Cheers

Mike

Sir Murray Halberg

2009-01-12T00:37:59Z

Mikek: New page: Image:Murrayhalbergrecent.jpg Sir Murray Gordon Halberg, ONZ, MBE born July 7, 1933 is arguably Waiheke's most distinguished resident, however due to his own modesty it would be like...

[[Image:Murrayhalbergrecent.jpg]]

Sir Murray Gordon Halberg, ONZ, MBE born July 7, 1933 is arguably Waiheke's most distinguished resident, however due to his own modesty it would be likely he would disagree.

Sir Murray's achievements in the sporting realm are impressive.

1958 New Zealand Sportsman of the Year - Due to being the first sub four-minute miler from New Zealand, 1958 British Empire and Commonwealth Games - Gold Medal for 3 miles, 1960 Rome Olympics - Gold Medal 5000 m , 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games - Gold Medal for 3 miles (Defended Title) and Team Flag Bearer.

He also attended the 1954 British Empire and Commonwealth Games, 1956 Melbourne Olympics, 1964 Tokyo Olympics as a member of the New Zealand team.

Despite this success the achievement Sir Murray is most proud of is the formation of his charitable trust (the Halberg Trust he founded in 1963) The mission of the trust, is to give equal opportunities to young people with disabilities to participate in sport. It has benefited many athletes over the years and has a list of high profile partners, friends and sponsors, including Westpac Bank which hosts the annual Halberg Sports Awards.

Sir Murray was made an MBE in 1961, and knighted in 1988.

In the June 2008 Queen's Birthday Honours, Halberg was appointed to New Zealand's highest honour, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Order_of_New_Zealand The Order of New Zealand (ONZ)].

The following month he became only the fourth person to be awarded the Blake Medal for his more than 50 years' service to athletics, and to children with disabilities.

Born in Ekatahuna, Sir Murray spent the early part of his life living throughout Auckland and in the Mid 70's purchased a house near [[Hekerua Bay]] which he still owns today. Sir Murray worked for a number of years in the [[Oneroa]] Hardware store Tingeys on the site of the current [[Oneroa]] Four Square.

Sir Murray shares his time between Auckland and Waiheke having said recently "We do have a place in town, but we decided a long time ago that it was smarter to make Waiheke the place we lived and Auckland a place we visited.”

Murray is quoted as saying regarding Waiheke

“I have always thought Waiheke was a wonderful place to be, I have never had a disagreement with anyone living here. I think we are all united by a common love of the island."

He remembers rocky trips to Matiatia on the ferries [[Baroona]] and the [[Iris Moana]], and more spectacular aerial trips on the [[Sea Bee Air]] amphibians.

“On one trip, we flew out of Mechanics Bay and over to Pakatoa Island before landing in [[Surfdale]]. It was great to look down and see this beautiful island from the air and realise that was where I lived.”

[[Image:Murrayhalberg.jpg]]

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2009-01-12T00:36:34Z

Mikek:

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2009-01-12T00:36:12Z

Mikek:

Orapiu

2009-01-11T09:27:24Z

Mikek:

Orapiu, located at the eastern end of Waiheke Island, was first subdivided in 1916.
It's the largest settlement at the eastern end, has a wharf and is the starting point for the Waiheke Island [[Wharf to Wharf Fun Run]]. The famous Blue Heron Lodge, adjacent to the wharf, was closed this year (2008) and current plans include subdivision of the property.
The Orapiu Wharf has been repaired (Oct/Nov 2007). It is one stop on the [http://www.360discovery.co.nz/pdf/360_Coromandel_Discovery.pdf ferry run] between Auckland and Coromandel.
The wharf is also a popular fishing spot.
Not far from the wharf, in the middle of the [[Waiheke Channel]], is [[Sunday Rock]], a marked navigation hazard.

[[Category:Villages]]
[[Category:Orapiu]]

Ron Leonard

2009-01-11T09:16:42Z

Mikek: New page: Ronald (Ron) Leonard QSM is the Chief Fire Officer (CFO) for Waiheke Volunteer Fire Brigade. He is also contracts supervisor for the Auckland City Council on the island. In the ...

Ronald (Ron) Leonard QSM is the Chief Fire Officer (CFO) for [[Waiheke Volunteer Fire Brigade]]. He is also contracts supervisor for the [[Auckland City Council]] on the island.

In the [http://www.dpmc.govt.nz/honours/lists/list.asp?id=40 2008 New Years Honours] Ron was awarded the Queens Service Medal (QSM) for services to the New Zealand Fire Service.

You can contact Ron in his capacity as CFO of Waiheke by using the link on this [http://volunteer.fire.org.nz/station_detail.asp?region=Auckland&station=1440 page]

Waiheke Volunteer Fire Brigade

2009-01-11T09:06:13Z

Mikek:

Contact: '''For emergencies dial 111.'''

Waiheke Volunteer Fire Brigade

[[Oneroa]]
Physical Location
3 Weka Street
(09) 372 8473

[[Onetangi]]
Physical Location
10 Totara Road
(09) 372 8666

The Waiheke Volunteer Fire Brigade operates out of two stations - one in [[Oneroa]] and the other in [[Onetangi]]. It is staffed entirely by volunteers who are called by sirens that are triggered from Auckland.
Its long-term fire chief is [[Ron Leonard]], who is also contracts supervisor for [[Auckland City]] on the island.

If your interested in volunteering you can find lots of information on this [http://volunteer.fire.org.nz/default.asp page]. or contact the brigade via this [http://volunteer.fire.org.nz/station_detail.asp?region=Auckland&station=1440 link].

====History====
In the early 1950s fires were common enough on Waiheke to prompt residents into action. But authorities on the mainland saw it differently - Waiheke did not qualify for a brigade.

::However, volunteer bucket brigades were formed with five villages each receiving five knapsack pumps and five buckets. It was recommended that at strategic points throughout the district fire gongs, in the form of steel brake drums or similar, be installed. - [http://www.waihekegulfnews.co.nz/other-news/fire-fighting-in-the-50s-backpacks-and-buckets.html Gulf News]

The Waiheke Fire Brigade was officially formed on May 15, 1952. A [http://www.waihekegulfnews.co.nz/other-news/fire-fighting-in-the-50s-backpacks-and-buckets.html brief history of its early days] was published by [[Gulf News]] in 2008, written by a 'longstanding volunteer' who declined to be named.

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Blackpool

2009-01-11T08:49:43Z

Mikek:

Blackpool is a small settlement on the southern coast. The beach is popular with kayakers and for [[Windsurfing]].

Blackpool was originally called Brown Bay, after the Brown family that occupied the area.

Blackpool is also the home to a few community living houses. These houses share their resources and financial costs as well as encourage fun, creative thinking, and cultural exchange.

Blackpool is home to the [[Piritahi_Marae]] as well as the wreck of the scow [[Rahiri]]

=== The Esplanade ===

A collection of Waiheke community groups is calling for The Esplanade between Blackpool and [[Surfdale]] to be made safe for walkers, horse riders and cyclists by closing it to vehicle traffic.

Community Board member [[Eileen Evans]], who is leading the call, says, “People are telling me they want to see a true esplanade - a place where everybody can walk or ride along the waterfront, safely and in peace. At the moment it’s a racetrack, a wasted opportunity that no family in their right mind would want to use”.

“The road would still be there, virtually unchanged. It would still be available in an emergency, simply by removing a few lockable bollards. We’ve spoken to the Waiheke Police and they have said that they would be happy with this arrangement”.

'''Survey'''

An online survey has been set up to enable Waihekeans to have their say on the future of The Esplanade.

[http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=tuK5isKaVBOCyIkH2gJ_2brg_3d_3d Click Here to take survey]

Groups in favour of closing The Esplanade to vehicles include:

Waiheke Pony Club,
Waiheke Adult Riding Club,
Cycle Action Waiheke,
Waiheke Playgroup,
Walkways on Waiheke,
Waiheke Health Trust,
Waiheke Island Tourism,
Dog Owners Group (D.O.G.).

Eileen is asking for other community groups to let her know their views. She can be contacted on 09 372 2377 or at eileenmichael@xtra.co.nz.

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[[Category:Blackpool]]
[[Category:Stubs]]
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User:Mikek

2009-01-11T08:45:18Z

Mikek: New page: Hi, Thanks for looking at this page. If you want to contact me feel free (in fact i would be pleased) you can by mikeknz at gmail I work for a large global IT company and have a intere...

Hi, Thanks for looking at this page. If you want to contact me feel free (in fact i would be pleased) you can by mikeknz at gmail

I work for a large global IT company and have a interest in wiki's and web technology but never have found a subject that I think is worth spending anytime on.

So Since I LOVE Waiheke and have been spending every summer of my life on Waiheke since before I was born ( as my mums passenger) and given my family's long association with Waiheke ( best part of 100 years) I believe I can add to some of the knowledge that this site hopes to capture.

I currently reside in Auckland but hope to change to the Island at my earliest chance. (aim: mid year 09) Which is another reason to learn a few things.

Cheers

Mike

Rahiri

2009-01-11T08:35:46Z

Mikek:

[[Image:rahiri.jpg|Right]]

The picturesque remains of the Rahiri, a once-proud member of the Hauraki Gulf scow fleet, lie semi-submerged in front of [[Piritahi Marae]] at the western end of [[Blackpool]]. It is freely accessible at all but high tide, although signs warn against climbing onboard.

The Rahiri (Maritime Id 530020057) built 1907 by David M. Darroch, Omaha (NZ) a well known scow builder. The scow was originally named DAPHNE and renamed in 1926 with original dimensions of Length 66'9' (approx 21 meters) and a beam of 18'5' (approx 5.5 meters) but has shrunken considerably over the years since being beached.

Scows are wooden vessels, at first sail powered but later motorised and almost flat-bottomed.
This enabled them to work inland on the river systems or shallow areas (such as Blackpool). The Rahiri was used extensively throughout the Auckland region for over 70 years transporting all manner of cargo. It was the last vessel to trade the little known Whau River in Auckland transporting bricks from the famous New Lynn brickworks as well as tea tree ( manuka )ending in 1948 (shown in image) and then primarily used for transporting livestock between gulf islands.

The Rahiri's last [http://www.nzmaritimeindex.org.nz/izvessel.php?ID=30020166&name=RAHIRI&db=&dm=&ds=&dh=&gsn=&owner=&num=&sh=&st=&sd=&svv=&typ=&tid=0&tix=0&tot=5&wds=&pix=0&sourceid=&refid=&hit=2 documented history] was in 1979 when it was moved to Waiheke for use as a houseboat.

[[Image:oldrahiri.jpg]]

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[[Category:History]]
[[Category:Boats]]