Ava, a skilled explorer on the planet Aethel Prime, stumbles upon a hidden portal leading to a vibrant alien world. Along with her companions, Elara, and Anya, she ventures through the portal, uncovering the secrets of a long-lost civilization. Their discoveries hold the potential to revolutionize science, but the knowledge comes at a price. As they grapple with the ethical implications of their findings, Ava is drawn back to the alien world by a mysterious pull. Now, she faces a critical choice: embrace the safety of collaboration or answer the call of the unknown on a solo mission fraught with danger. Aethel Prime: The Whispers Beyond is a captivating tale of exploration, responsibility, and the enduring allure of the unknown.

Ava, a skilled explorer on the planet Aethel Prime, stumbles upon a hidden portal leading to a vibrant alien world. Along with her companions, Elara, and Anya, she ventures through the portal, uncovering the secrets of a long-lost civilization. Their discoveries hold the potential to revolutionize science, but the knowledge comes at a price. As they grapple with the ethical implications of their findings, Ava is drawn back to the alien world by a mysterious pull. Now, she faces a critical choice: embrace the safety of collaboration or answer the call of the unknown on a solo mission fraught with danger. Aethel Prime: The Whispers Beyond is a captivating tale of exploration, responsibility, and the enduring allure of the unknown.

Matiatia Bay is the gateway to Waiheke Island. Lying beside the island's best natural harbour, it has been the landing place for Maori waka, settler barges, tourist yachts and commuter ferries today. This beautiful heritage site is threatened by development - a marina is proposed, and intensive parking. Establishing the significance of the past, historian Paul Monin tells Matiatia's story from early Maori occupation to the present day. Here in a fertile bay in the magnificent setting of the Hauraki Gulf is a microcosm of New Zealand's history. Charmingly written, MATIATIA: GATEWAY TO WAIHEKE includes a rich array of photographs and maps.