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Barrier Named Top 25 Off-Grid Destination for 2025
Great Barrier Island has earned a spot among the world’s top 25 off-the-beaten-track destinations for 2025, according to US-based travel media brand Afar. Highlighted in Afar’s annual ‘Where to Go’ list, Aotea/Great Barrier Island was described as “a nature lover’s…
Orca Attack Caught on Camera at Great Barrier Island Wharf
A thrilling encounter between orcas and a shark has been captured on video at Tryphena Wharf. A group of three orca whales…
Speed Limits Spark Debate After New Signs Appear
A peculiar sight on Great Barrier Island has gone viral on social media, sparking a lively debate about the island’s recently reduced…
UV Light Offers Promise for Some Caulerpa, Uncertain Impact for Aotea
Ultraviolet light is used to make drinking water safe, zap bugs, and reveal blood spatter at crime scenes. Now, a team from…
Barrier Buzz: News and Developments from across Aotea
Oruawharo Medlands Ecovision – Protecting NZ Dotterels During Nesting Season Oruawharo Medlands Ecovision remind us that it’s nesting time for the NZ…
Controversial Caulerpa Controls Extended Another Year
The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) has officially extended the Exotic Caulerpa Controlled Area Notices (CANs) for Aotea / Great Barrier Island…
Four Hats, One Mission: The Superhero Duo of Great Barrier Island
A Tribute to Roger Bright and Kylie Robbins After serving the Great Barrier Island community for over 25 years, Roger Bright and…
Interest rate change that could add $70k to borrowers’ loans
By Susan Edmunds, Money Correspondent, RNZ Interest rates might be dropping, but borrowers still need to prove they can pay back their loans at more than 8 percent, at the country’s main banks. On Monday, two-year fixed special rates were…
Great Barrier Island Secures First Dentist in 8 Years
After an eight-year wait, the Great Barrier Island community is finally celebrating the arrival of a new dentist. “We are ecstatic to…
Protecting the Gulf—or Not? Minister Defends Controversial Fishing Amendments
The Government’s promise to protect the Hauraki Gulf has sparked fury among conservationists, with critics warning that last-minute amendments to the Hauraki…
Kaitoke School Takes Step Towards Charter School Status – News Roundup
Kaitoke School Exploring Charter School Model Kaitoke School, in collaboration with the Aotea Learning Hub, is exploring the possibility of becoming a…
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