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Coming by Ferry to Waiheke Island
How to save money on the ferry to Waiheke Island
Ferry to Waiheke Island - everything there is to know (especially for residents).
FERRY FARES at at July 2023. This is everything you wanted to know about tickets as a resident of Waiheke Island. If you are a visitor see our other posts: Ferry and travel information to Waiheke and getting around when you are here, & How to Get to The Heke.
Sustainability Policy and Initiatives at The Heke
In everyday actions, such as the ones we report here, we strive to be leaders in this area. This is in line with our values and we believe it is the only choice; to take responsibility for the impact we make for current and future New Zealanders.
Manaakitanga at The Heke
Maori history and artworks are celebrated at The Heke. Rangihoua or Putiki-o-Kahu ‘the top-knot of Kahu’ is the hill you can see straight across the valley from here. It is the most significant occupied site of Maori on Waiheke Island. Thousands of people made this fortified vantage point their home, over hundreds of years.
Meet The Heke’s Head Chef - Andrei Rotar
Head Chef Andrei Rotar was born in Alba Iulia, a small town in Romania, shortly after the revolution. During my childhood, every festival was accompanied by a feast, as we grew a variety of vegetables and raised pigs and chickens. My grandfather built his house on a small plot of land that we farmed, and we even made our own wine, sausages, dry cured hams, and preserves to last us through the winter. I
Sustainable Packaging for Waiheke Whisky: An Innovative Approach
As we face climate change and energy crises, sustainability is no longer a buzzword; it is a necessity. The whisky industry has an opportunity to break convention and innovate for a better future, and Waiheke Whisky is taking the lead in this movement. In this blog post, we explore the sustainable packaging choices made by Waiheke Whisky.
A LOCAL GUIDE: HEKE KIDS
What to do for low cost activities on Waiheke Island for school holidays. Are you excited for the school holidays? We are too! At The Heke, we believe that having fun doesn't have to be expensive. That's why we've put together a list of budget-friendly activities for you to enjoy during your time off.
Denizen Hospo Heroes, Radio New Zealand, Stuff News, and ZB radio all had a chat with us this month!
Travelling with children to Waiheke means you are always going to be looking for things to do with kids! Being able to catch up with each other, spend quality family time with no dishes, and meet friends for lunch and drinks… Welcome to The Heke!
✔︎ High chairs
✔︎ Kids menu
✔︎ Kids drinks
✔︎ Changing table
✔︎ Outside space
✔︎ Kid Friendly
✔︎ Bouncing pillow
✔︎ Sand pit
✔︎ Inside & Outside Toys
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