Hunter Edwards Claims Victory in Auckland Bout
Hunter Edwards all smiles as his hand is raised after a unanimous decision win at Unbroken 4. Photo / CSN Watch
Barrier Considers Rules to Shut Out Crayfishers
Great Barrier is weighing new local protections that would stop boats from Auckland and the Hauraki Gulf shifting to Aotea to target crayfish, after the Government closed mainland waters in April. A ban running from Cape Rodney to Kawakawa Bay…
Barrier boy Hunter Edwards set for the big stage at Unbroken 4
Hunter Edwards hasn’t forgotten where he comes from. The young kickboxer grew up on Great Barrier and is now carving out a name for himself in the K-1 scene with Balmoral Lee Gar in Auckland. On Saturday, August 23, he’ll…
Thirty Years on Hirakimata: What We’ve Learned About the Black Petrel
A new report released this month marks 30 years of black petrel monitoring on Great Barrier Island, the only place in the world — along with Little Barrier — where the seabird breeds, revealing a population holding steady but still…
Island Gin up for People’s Choice at Business Awards
Island Gin, the boutique distillery run entirely off-grid on Aotea (Great Barrier Island), has been named a finalist in the People’s Choice category of the Auckland Business Awards. Voting is now open to the public. Founded by Andi Ross, Island…
Urgent Funding Appeal to Keep Aotea’s Ambulance Running
Aotea’s ambulance service is facing a funding cliff, with support set to run out in September 2025. Without new backing, St John’s paramedics may no longer be able to cover the island’s emergency response. “Our local St John’s ambulance provides…
Currach makes international headlines as world’s only solar-powered Irish pub
From Dublin to The Barrier: Orla and The Currach shine in Woman’s Day
Surf’s Up, Hoops Installed, and Election Race Heats Up – Community Roundup
Boardriders Club Scores Major FundingThe Aotea Boardriders Club has secured $64,100 from Auckland Council’s Sport and Recreation Facilities Investment Fund. The grant will go toward completing the long-anticipated clubhouse at Medlands, giving the island’s surf community a much-needed hub. Meet…
Mike Lee defends low attendance record: says ‘seat warming’ isn’t the job
Waitematā and Gulf councillor Mike Lee has pushed back at criticism of his meeting attendance, saying representing remote communities like Waiheke and Great Barrier requires time on the ground — not just “seat warming” at Auckland Council. Lee has the…
Public Views Sought on New Crayfish Rules Covering Great Barrier
Public opinions are being sought on new government proposals to leave more crayfish in the ocean around Great Barrier and across the wider Hauraki Gulf. Fisheries New Zealand (FNZ) says the changes are aimed at rebuilding stocks and making the…