Waiheke Island takes a stand over double-deckersSHANI WILLIAMS Waiheke activist Susi Newborn, of Rainbow Warrior fame, is among the protestors. More than 2000 Waiheke Island residents are petitioning for the immediate removal of Fullers' double decker tourist buses from the island. READ MORE:* New double-deckers hit Auckland's roads* Fly My Pretties concert-goers left stranded on Waiheke Island after ferry service stretched"They are a threat to the Waiheke environment and resident safety," activist Pam Oliver said. Since the buses started plying Waiheke roads, Auckland Council has pruned roadside trees and vegetation so the buses can "operate without creating a traffic hazard". "I also understand these vehicles exceed the weight allowable for the current rating of Waiheke roads.

Source: Stuff January 31, 2017 02:52 UTC