Volunteers Give Great Barrier’s DOC Huts a Summer Makeover
Two Department of Conservation huts on Great Barrier Island have been given a full refresh ahead of the busy summer period. Over six days, sixteen Backcountry Trust volunteers…
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Jones signals openness to stricter crayfish rules
Fisheries Minister Shane Jones has told the Barrier Times he is open to supporting new crayfish restrictions around Great Barrier — and his officials are now drafting advice…
Black Petrels get a lifeline with new conservation push
Great Barrier’s endangered Black Petrels are getting a major boost, with a new three-year programme aimed at improving chick survival and strengthening…
Fires Banned on Great Barrier and Hauraki Gulf Islands
Fire and Emergency New Zealand has declared a prohibited fire season across the entire Hauraki Gulf from 8am today, covering Great Barrier…
Sunair Returns to Great Barrier Next Week Ahead of Summer Rush
Sunair will resume flights to Great Barrier Island next week, confirming its return to the route after more than four months on…
Local Board Sends Crayfish Crackdown Plan to Parliament
Great Barrier’s push for tougher crayfish rules has taken its next step, with the Aotea Local Board and Ngāti Rehua Ngātiwai ki…
Protesters to Challenge Loopholes in Government’s New Marine Protection Act This Weekend
This Saturday the first One Ocean Protest will take place against the new Hauraki Gulf / Tīkapa Moana Marine Protection Act, which came into force last weekend. The…
Mulberry Grove School Opens New Innovation and Creativity Space
Mulberry Grove School has officially opened its new technology, art and science space, Rangiarua – Te Whare Auaha (The House of Innovation…
Roading, Rubbish? Residents Invited to Shape Island Priorities for Next Three Years
Great Barrier Island’s newly sworn-in local board has begun early work on its three-year plan, and residents are being asked to give…
Ngāti Rehua-Ngātiwai ki Aotea Trust Board Sets Dates for AGM and Trustee Election
The Ngāti Rehua – Ngātiwai ki Aotea Trust Board has announced its Annual General Meeting (AGM) and the election for three (3)…
Aotea Iwi Open Major Exhibition on Outer Hauraki Gulf
Members of Ngāti Rehua Ngātiwai ki Aotea travelled to Tāmaki Makaurau this week to proudly mark the opening of the immersive exhibition,…