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Tryphena Wharf Closes Amid Collapse Risk; All Sailings Redirected

This story has been updated. View the latest development here. The structural integrity of Tryphena Wharf is in critical condition, with SeaLink warning of a ‘risk of collapse’ should a ship dock. The alarming assessment has prompted the immediate and…

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AT to Lose Grip on Transport Planning

By Finn Blackwell The transport minister says he will work with Auckland Council to give it the power to set its own 10-year-plan for the city’s transport network. Auckland is the only region in the country where elected members are…

Embracing Eco-Efficiency: Bulk Bins at Stonewall Store Cut Costs and Packaging Waste, Pioneering Conservation Efforts on Great Barrier Island Photo / Ready Made

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Stonewall Store’s Bulk Bin Options Translate to Big Savings

Embracing Eco-Efficiency: Bulk Bins at Stonewall Store Cut Costs and Packaging Waste, Pioneering Conservation Efforts. Photo / Ready Made Stonewall Store is making strides in environmental conservation while providing economic benefits to the community, by slashing the pricing on its…

Barrier Air has introduced a $228 return flight voucher between Auckland and Great Barrier Island, available until Sunday, February 18, and valid for 12 months from date of purchase.

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Sky-High Savings: Barrier Air’s $99 Fare Frenzy

Great Barrier Island’s skies just got a whole lot friendlier with Barrier Air announcing a jaw-dropping fare slash to $99 on all flights, for the next 10 days. Using the promo code “FLYNOW,” travelers can snag the online-only deal within…

Eagle ray, Cabbage Tree Bay. Photo / Lachlan Macnaughtan

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Fished for their meat and liver oil, many remarkable deep-water sharks and rays now face extinction

Photo / Lachlan Macnaughtan, CC BY-SA 4.0 By Brittany Finucci, National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research and Cassandra Rigby, James Cook University The deep ocean, beyond 200 metres of depth, is the largest and one of the most complex…

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Yacht Hits Rocks near Tryphena, Skipper Safe

Aftermath of the unexpected: A grounded yacht lies against the rocks near Tryphena Point on Great Barrier Island. Photo / Zane Donaldson via Facebook A yacht ran aground and was seen crashing against the rocks along Puriri Bay Road on…

Red Helicopter against a blue sky. Isaac benhesed / Unsplashed

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Bid to Ban Chopper Pads Across Much of Gulf Islands

Helipads in Auckland Councillor's Crosshairs: A Move to Ban Them in Residential Areas

Aotea Great Barrier Island is buzzing with anticipation as Kaitoke School embarks on an ambitious project to construct a state-of-the-art pump track, set to be a beacon for cycling enthusiasts and a heartfelt tribute to a cherished student, Levi Golaboski.

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Levi’s Legacy: Kaitoke School Launches Commemorative Pump Track Fundraiser

Kaitoke School is buzzing with anticipation as it embarks on an ambitious project to construct a state-of-the-art pump track, set to be a beast for cycling enthusiasts and a heartfelt tribute to a cherished student, Levi Golaboski.

The week kicked off with an impressive working bee at the Barrier Social Club

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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…

Claris Service Centre at Aotea, Great Barrier Island.

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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.…