Debunking the Rabbit Hole Theory: Conspiracy Beliefs Change Over Time
Many people believe at least one conspiracy theory. And that isn’t necessarily a bad thing – conspiracies do happen.
Barrier Air to Hike Fares Amidst Auckland Airport $8 Billion Makeover
Auckland Airport’s ambitious $8 billion redevelopment project is casting a shadow over regional carriers, with Barrier Air at the forefront of concerns as airport taxes are set to surge. Grant Bacon, Chief Executive of Barrier Air, expressed apprehensions Friday over…
20°C seems the optimal temperature for life on Earth to thrive – what does this mean in a warming world
Have you ever wondered about the optimal temperature for life on Earth? For humans, 20°C is comfortable. Any warmer and we work less efficiently because releasing heat requires energy.
Council Map Reveals Flood Risk Properties Across Aotea
Auckland Council has released a mapping app, offering insights into flood risks. The tool, known as FloodViewer, provides residents with comprehensive data on flood-prone zones, coastal inundation areas, and overland flow paths. The initiative is part of the council’s efforts…
Futuristic Navy Vessel Spotted Off Barrier Coast
In an event that has no doubt sparked curiosity and intrigue among locals, a distinctive naval vessel has been observed hovering approximately 5 nautical miles off Whangaparapara Harbour. The sighting, part of a broader two-week sea trial that began in…
Community Hui to Shape the Future of Aotea Great Barrier Island Tourism
In an effort to address the ongoing challenges faced by the Aotea tourism sector, including the significant impact of travel costs on island accessibility, the local board in collaboration with Tātaki Auckland Unlimited is inviting the community to a Hui…
OME Launches Eco-Hub in Medlands
In a display of community initiative and environmental stewardship, Oruawharo Medlands Ecovision (OME) has unveiled a new eco-hub in Medlands. The new build was made possible through $14,000 in grants from the local board, marking a new chapter in the…
‘Dissolve Themselves in Acid’ – Brown Slams Govt Over Axed Fuel Tax
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown has delivered a scathing critique of the government’s decision to abolish the regional fuel tax, suggesting those responsible should perhaps ‘Dissolve Themselves in Acid’, if they wanted to help the roading situation for Aucklanders. Brown, was…
Leadership Vacuum Amidst Transport Cost Crisis
Since 1960 SeaLink New Zealand (previously known as Subritzky Shipping Services) has served the waters of the Hauraki Gulf. Some are wondering if that’s what they do these days. Photo/ Ted McGrath EDITORIAL: Across the globe, from the Scottish Isles…
300+ Boaties Ignore Aotea Caulerpa Ban
In the ongoing battle against the invasive seaweed Caulerpa on Aotea, more than 300 instances of vessels violating Controlled Area Notices (CANs) have been reported over the past three summers, John Walsh, Biosecurity New Zealand’s response director told AoteaGBI.news. The statistics…