Government Greenlights Three R&D Projects to Tackle Invasive Caulerpa
Photo / Sid Ware / Ministry for Primary Industries
Record-Breaking Grommie Surf Comp Hits Awana Shores!
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…
Sky TV Fails Aotea as Landline Services Begin to Disappear
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…
Great Barrier Island Sees Surge in Luxury Property Demand
Great Barrier Island is increasingly being recognized as a prime destination for affluent buyers looking for secluded luxury, according to a recent article by Australia’s leading property website, AllHomes.com.au. The article highlights a growing trend among the rich and famous…
Controversy Swirls Around Crayfish Quota Increase
Conservation group LegaSea is raising concerns over a proposal by Fisheries New Zealand to increase commercial crayfish catch limits in the CRA 2 region (including Aotea). This proposal covers the northeast coast of New Zealand from Te Arai Point to…
Council Proposes Dog Bans and New Off-Leash Areas
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…
DOC seeks sightings of entangled dolphin near Auckland
DOC is calling for public assistance in locating an entangled bottlenose dolphin reported in waters around western Auckland. The juvenile/subadult dolphin, which is travelling with a fully grown dolphin, was first reported to DOC’s hotline on 29 December. It was…
Exclusive: Exotic Caulerpa Mysteriously Dying Off Across New Zealand Waters
A rare piece of good news has emerged in New Zealand’s fight against the invasive exotic Caulerpa: the pest seaweed, which has plagued parts of Aotea, Great Barrier Island, the Hauraki Gulf and beyond. Sources have reported exclusively to AoteaGBI.news…
We’re Eco Terrorists – Might We at Least Not Be Hypocrites?
A local whānau was berated last week in Oruawharo Bay for riding jet skis, accused of disturbing dotterels. Are we eco-warriors or just hypocrites?
Great Barrier Island Named a Top 10 Destination by Stuff.co.nz
Great Barrier Island has been recognized as one of the top 10 destinations to visit in New Zealand in 2025 by Stuff.co.nz. The accolade, which draws on insights from US-based travel media brand Afar, highlights our island’s unique appeal and…