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Freshly Harvested Carrots: A Vibrant Addition to Your Autumn Garden

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Aotea Autumn Planting: A Comprehensive Guide

As Autumn unfolds, it’s time to prepare our gardens for winter. Great Barrier Island’s unique coastal environment presents specific challenges, from sandy soils and sea spray on the east coast around Medlands to the damp, windy conditions on the west…

Change in the Air: Barrier Air Revises Ticket Policy Amid Soaring Costs. Photo / 100% Pure NZ

Community News

Barrier Air Slashes Prices to $79 for Matariki Weekend Getaway

Locals have an opportunity to get off the rock and enjoy a weekend in the big smoke, thanks to Matariki long weekend specials just released by Barrier Air. With tourists and holidaymakers set to flock to the motu, Barrier Air…

Stunning view of Queenstown from Bob's Peak, showcasing the breathtaking beauty of New Zealand's premier tourist destination. Photo / Lawrence Murray / CC

Welcome to NZ – now pay up: the risks and rewards of raising the foreign tourist tax

As our local board contemplates a tourism tax, central government is also considering hiking taxes for visitors. In this climate, what are the risks and rewards of a tourist tax.

Pack your bags and get ready to explore Aotea with this essential travel checklist.

IsleStyle

Packing for Paradise: Your Off-Grid Great Barrier Island Checklist

Headed to Aotea, Great Barrier Island for a break? We’re thrilled to have you! A visit to Great Barrier Island, or Aotea as it’s known in Māori, is not your standard vacation. We’re proudly off-grid, powered by the sun and…

SeaLink ferry nearing Tryphena, Great Barrier Island (Aotea). Photo / GreatBarrier.co.nz

Community News

SeaLink Sailing Diversions due to Tryphena Wharf Upgrades

Residents and visitors should prepare for a change in their travel plans this July. The Wednesday SeaLink sailings to Tryphena Wharf will be diverted to Whangaparapara Wharf as major upgrades continue at Tryphena Wharf. Since April, Tryphena Wharf has been…

This bright-green invasive caulerpa seaweed is smothering the delicate marine ecosystem on Great Barrier Island. Photo / Glenn Edney

Environment

Caulerpa Found in Leigh, Raises Concerns Over Spread from Great Barrier Island

Has Caulerpa's arrival in Leigh confirmed the fears of marine biologists, previously dismissed by MPI in their report on the controversial Aotea crayfishing permits?

New Park & Ride: The Puhinui Road facility eases congestion for Auckland Airport travellers from the south. Photo / Supplied

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New Park & Ride Opens on Auckland Airport’s Southern Access Road, Easing Congestion Woes

Great news for Barrier Air passengers from South Auckland and beyond! If you’ve been caught in the traffic nightmare around Auckland Airport, relief is here. The airport has opened a new Park & Ride facility on its southern access road.…

Live Ocean founders Blair Tuke and Peter Burling are diving headfirst into World Ocean Day, encouraging Kiwis to take the plunge and make a splash for ocean conservation. Photo / Live Ocean

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