How the discovery of an extinct shelduck highlights the rich ancient biodiversity of the Chatham Islands (Rēkohu)
Photo / Sasha Votyakova/Te Papa , CC BY-ND
Volkswagen to charge to unlock your own EV’s power
Volkswagen has sunk to a new low. The once-mighty carmaker, now battered by collapsing profits, soaring energy costs and a string of flopped electric models, has hatched a new plan, to start making drivers pay for the power already sitting…
Urgent Funding Appeal to Keep Aotea’s Ambulance Running
Aotea’s ambulance service is facing a funding cliff, with support set to run out in September 2025. Without new backing, St John’s paramedics may no longer be able to cover the island’s emergency response. “Our local St John’s ambulance provides…
Currach makes international headlines as world’s only solar-powered Irish pub
From Dublin to The Barrier: Orla and The Currach shine in Woman’s Day
Surf’s Up, Hoops Installed, and Election Race Heats Up – Community Roundup
Boardriders Club Scores Major FundingThe Aotea Boardriders Club has secured $64,100 from Auckland Council’s Sport and Recreation Facilities Investment Fund. The grant will go toward completing the long-anticipated clubhouse at Medlands, giving the island’s surf community a much-needed hub. Meet…
Mike Lee defends low attendance record: says ‘seat warming’ isn’t the job
Waitematā and Gulf councillor Mike Lee has pushed back at criticism of his meeting attendance, saying representing remote communities like Waiheke and Great Barrier requires time on the ground — not just “seat warming” at Auckland Council. Lee has the…
Public Views Sought on New Crayfish Rules Covering Great Barrier
Photo / Jasus Edwards
Micro-Hydro: Aotea’s Ultimate Off-Grid Edge — If You’re Lucky Enough
On an island where every lightbulb is powered by what you can harvest, store, or generate yourself, the idea of a machine quietly making electricity day and night feels almost magical. Unlike solar, which knocks off at sunset, or wind,…
Wind Power on Aotea: Jackpot or Money Pit?
Photo / Mike Gifford / CC
Tiki Taane to headline new January music festival on Aotea
January music festivals are set to return to Aotea in 2026 with the launch of the Afterglow Festival — a new event bringing top New Zealand acts to the island after a quiet summer this year. Afterglow will run from…