Great Barrier Island has a new high-profile visitor, with British TV celebrity George Clarke arriving on the motu and sharing his enthusiasm for the island with his quarter of a million Instagram followers. Clarke, best known for his property and…

Community BBQ at Growers and Makers Market The Local Board will host a BBQ at the Growers and Makers Market at Claris Conference Centre on Saturday 1 March, from 10am. The event offers residents an opportunity to share their ideas…

The annual ABC Grommie Surf Competition made waves this year, literally and figuratively, with a landmark event held for the first time at Awana Beach. Traditionally hosted at Medlands, the change of scenery proved a resounding success, adding to an…

Residents of Aotea/Great Barrier Island have been left without Sky Television service for months, with repeated technician no-shows compounding the frustration. The issue comes as telco infrastructure provider Chorus prepares to withdraw landline phone services across the island over the…

Auckland Council is on the brink of implementing new regulations that will impact dog owners and their four-legged friends on Great Barrier Island. A proposal currently under consideration will see dogs banned from certain areas of Pah Beach, while simultaneously…