Starlink Halves Broadband Fees with New Plan
Starlink has introduced a new service plan slashing its monthly fee by half, and directly challenging Spark’s slower, now more expensive offerings.
From Whales to Work Bees: Aotea’s Collective Heart Beats Strong
This past week the island has been a testament to the power of community and the magic that happens when people come together to support one another, celebrate their environment, and foster (pun, yes) a sense of unity. The week…
Plants are Flowering Earlier than Ever – Here’s How they Sense the Seasons
Despite having no official basis, the Kōwhai flower is commonly considered the National flower of New Zealand. Sophora microphylla is a spectacular, semi-evergreen, spreading tree, particularly in spring when it bursts into deep yellow flower. Observed on the shores of…
The Art of Forgetting Work: Winning Strategies for Work-Life Balance
By Jane Gifkins, Griffith University In the hit dystopian TV series Severance, employees at biotech corporation Lumon Industries find it easy to separate work and home life. A computer chip is inserted in their brains to act as a “mindwipe”.…
Six60 to Bring Grassroots Tour to Barrier Social Club
Six60 broke records selling out Auckland’s Western Springs Stadium with a staggering 50,000 tickets. Photo / Supplied Barrier Social Club is about to get louder and livelier as Six60 announces a landmark stop on their Grassroots Tour. The multi-platinum Kiwi…
Fermenting Fest: Gear Up for Gut-Friendly Workshop
Grow Food Aotea is stirring up community interest with a fermentation workshop designed to unlock the secrets of kitchen alchemy. On Saturday, March 9, islanders are invited to gather at Okiwi Passion from 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM for a…
Tourism Hui Marred by Walkouts
In a surprising turn of events, the hui convened to discuss the future of tourism on Aotea Great Barrier Island saw more than a dozen attendees walking out within the first ten minutes. Organisers though, say it was a success.…
The Closure of TV3: A Larger Loss for Places Like Ours
The boat Tiri, once the beating heart of Radio Hauraki and the centre of a political and media storm of the swinging sixties. Photo / NZME In the mid-1960s, Radio Hauraki became a symbol of media independence and defiance against…
Seize the Season: Winter Vegetable Gardening Workshops On the Way
With the chill of winter on the horizon Grow Food Aotea is launching a series of workshops aimed at helping the community plant their vegetable gardens in time for a hearty harvest. The sessions will equip islanders with the skills…
Deadline Looms for Community Grants
The race is on for community groups and innovators on the island as the latest round of the Local Board’s Capital and Local Grants draws to a close in less than two weeks. With a deadline of March 8, 2024,…