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DoC Approves Large-Scale Poisoning in the South as Residents Sound the Alarm

A decision by Oruawharo Medlands Ecovision (OME) to deploy rat poison across over 1,000 hectares in the south of the island has sparked outcry from locals, following a notice quietly issued in the council-supported Aotea Advocate community flyer. The controversial…
By AoteaGBI.newsSeptember 20, 2024
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  • Community News

SeaLink Workers Set to Strike Over Pay Disparity

SeaLink, services connecting Great Barrier Island, Waiheke, and Auckland, is facing potential disruptions just as the number of visitors begins to rise with Spring’s arrival. Workers have voted to strike over growing pay disparities. Starting from 24 September, around 50…
By AoteaGBI.newsSeptember 19, 2024
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Looking Down at Port Fitzroy Great Barrier Island. Photo / DoC
  • Environment

Community-Led Boat Wash Facility Proposed for Barrier

Auckland Council is proposing a community-led boat wash facility for Aotea to address the growing threat of invasive marine pests and the economic devastation caused by their spread. The facility aims to provide a safe and convenient location for boat…
By AoteaGBI.newsSeptember 17, 2024
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  • Environment

Before the Colonists Came, the Moa Were Already Gone

Kaitiakitanga? Māori Drove Mass Extinction
By AoteaGBI.newsSeptember 15, 2024
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  • Community News

Aotea Takes Center Stage in Global Kathmandu Campaign

Great Barrier Island’s stunning landscapes and vibrant locals have been taken to the world in a new advertising campaign for the outdoors brand Kathmandu. Titled “Come Find Us. We’re Out There.” the campaign, shot entirely on the island, celebrates the…
By AoteaGBI.newsSeptember 15, 2024
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  • Community News

Kaitoke School Celebrates the Grand Opening of Levi’s Pump Track

The sun shone brightly over Kaitoke School last Sunday, defying the stormy week that preceded it, for the grand opening of Levi’s Pump Track. The event was a resounding success, drawing a large and enthusiastic crowd from across Great Barrier…
By AoteaGBI.newsSeptember 7, 2024
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Photo / Luke Thornborough / DoC
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Podcast Launch, Tree Planting Success, and School Project Call for Donations: Aotea News Roundup

As winter comes to a close - although with the recent rough weather it might not feel like it - here's a glimpse of three things that have been happening across our island community.
By AoteaGBI.newsAugust 18, 2024
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  • Community News

A Night on the Ridge: John Ogden Details His Rescue Amid Harsh Elements

Island icon, John Ogden, well-known for his adventurous spirit, has shared a candid recount of his harrowing chopper rescue last month, an ordeal that gripped the community. Through a blog post on GreatBarrier.co.nz, Ogden expressed his gratitude and detailed the…
By AoteaGBI.newsAugust 18, 2024
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Nestled amidst nature's wonders on Great Barrier Island is this whare.
  • Barrier Flashbacks

From the Archives: A Minister’s 1881 Journey to Great Barrier

This captivating account of a pastoral visit to Great Barrier Island in 1881 offers a glimpse into the challenges and triumphs of early island life. Rev. A. Baker's journey, marked by rough seas, rugged terrain, and warm community spirit, paints…
By AoteaGBI.newsAugust 17, 2024
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More than 100 tonnes of caulerpa washed up in this Great Barrier Island Bay after Cyclone Gabrielle. Photo / Sid Ware / Ministry for Primary Industries
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Community Concerns Clash with MPI Commitments at Island Hui

Residents, businesses, and anglers are facing prolonged uncertainty regarding how or when officials will move beyond pilot trials to decisively tackle the Caulerpa outbreak in the island’s waters. Questions also linger about the fate of the Controlled Area Notices (CANs),…
By AoteaGBI.newsAugust 13, 2024
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