Clearing Aotea’s Rusting Relics: Protecting Our Island’s Natural Splendor
For many residents and visitors to Aotea Great Barrier Island, the scattered remnants of old Landrovers are a nostalgic nod to a bygone era.
Herbs of Aotea, Great Barrier Island – no not that one
Above: Mānuka or Tea Tree. Photo / Sid Mosdell / Creative Commons Aotea, Great Barrier Island, is the rohe of local iwi Ngāti Rehua Ngātiwai ki Aotea, and for centuries their ancestors have relied on rongoā, the traditional Māori medicine,…
Red-Eared Slider Turtles: A Menace to Aotea’s Biodiversity
Female Red-Eared Slider Turtles are usually a little larger than males. Photo / Rod Morris, Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai (1986) Red-eared slider turtles have become a concerning pest on Aotea Great Barrier Island, posing a significant threat to our precious…
Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board Considering Tourism Levy
The Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board is considering implementing a visitor levy to offset the impacts of increased tourism on the island, but insists community views will be taken into account. The proposal is part of the draft Local…
Claim filed against Crown over seaweed infestation engulfing Aotea
This bright-green invasive caulerpa seaweed is smothering the delicate marine ecosystem on Great Barrier Island. Photo / Glenn Edney By Will Trafford, Whakaata Māori News Ngāti Rehua/Ngāti wai ki Aotea, the mana whenua and mana moana of Aotea (Great Barrier Island),…
Can I move to Great Barrier Island?
I’m ready to throw it all in and move to Aotea, Great Barrier Island. Wow, okay, well that’s a big move. Great Barrier Island is a beautiful and unique location, but moving here can require some planning and consideration. Here…
Ban on Single-Use Cups on Aotea, Great Barrier Island in Eco-Friendly Shift
Aotea, Great Barrier Island is setting a remarkable environmental precedent as it endeavors to become the first location in Aotearoa New Zealand to eradicate single-use takeaway cups.
Tiny House Sells for Not-So-Tiny $355,000
A tiny house in Mulberry Grove has sold for a less than tiny $355,000. The 18sqm home, situated on a 1196sqm plot, features a 600-year-old protected Pohutukawa tree, a magical stream with an outdoor bath, and a retro 1960s caravan.…
Golfing Sensation, Mitch Brown gets Hero’s homecoming
Golfing sensation Mitch Brown, hailed a hero, was welcomed back to Aotea with rapturous applause after his remarkable achievement at the Special Olympics in Berlin. Around 50 Aotea whānau eagerly gathered at Claris Airport to celebrate his return this afternoon. …
Trash to Treasure: the Island’s Waste Warriors weigh in
Above: The Book Exchange and Community Pantry at Medlands. Photo / Anamata Resource Recovery We asked, you answered. Here are some insights from our island’s Waste Warriors on Reducing, Reusing, and Recycling. Reducing waste is a journey, and you don’t…