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Aotea Boardriders Clubhouse Takes Shape Amid Community Effort

Surf enthusiasts have a reason to celebrate as the Aotea Boardriders Club sees its clubhouse begin to take shape. The initial stages of construction were launched with community spirit and volunteer effort, despite challenging weather conditions on Saturday. “Despite the…

Joy and achievement: Great Barrier Island celebrates the licensing of its first early childhood centre. Photo / Petr Kratochvil / CC

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Island’s First Licensed Early Childhood Centre: A Community Triumph

Joy and achievement: Great Barrier Island celebrates the licensing of its first early childhood centre. Photo / Petr Kratochvil / CC Aotea has reached a significant milestone with the licensing of its first Early Childhood Centre, culminating years of community…

Rock of Remembrance: Great Barrier's WWI Legacy at Tryphena. Photo / NZ History

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Aotea Commemorates ANZAC Day

Rock of Remembrance: Great Barrier’s WWI Legacy at Tryphena. Photo / NZ History As the morning sun casts its glow over Tryphena, we’ll prepare for ANZAC Day commemorations, a tradition deeply rooted in the heart and history of the island.…

An aerial view captures the Waka ama 'Hukatai' as it is paddled across the serene waters of Aotea. Photo / Hillary Outdoors

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Kawa Marae Gifted Hukatai Waka as Hillary Outdoors Closes Aotea Chapter

Mid-morning Wednesday, a crew is set to paddle the Waka ama 'Hukatai' to Kawa Marae, after it was gifted by Hillary Outdoors to mana whenua/mana moana. The event will be followed by a BBQ and an opportunity for attendees to…

Voices of Tomorrow: Kaitoke School Students Advocate for Continued School Lunches on Great Barrier Island. Video / AoteaTV

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Students Stand Up for School Lunches

Voices of Tomorrow: Kaitoke School Students Advocate for Continued School Lunches on Great Barrier Island. Video / AoteaTV In a heartfelt video appeal titled ‘Food For Thought,’ Kaitoke School students directly address government Minister David Seymour, advocating for the continuation…

The Great Barrier Island Ambulance Station in Tryphena. Photo / Supplied

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Urgent Call to Save Ambulance Service

The clock is ticking for Great Barrier Island as the community races against time to keep its ambulance service running without a hitch. Veteran volunteer paramedic Adam Johnston has sounded the alarm: we need to raise $14,000 in just two…

Aotea Community Health Trustee Leonie Howie with donated dental equipment. Photo / RNZ / Luka Forman

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Dental Desperation: Residents Resort to DIY Fixes

Aotea Community Health Trustee Leonie Howie with donated dental equipment. Photo / RNZ / Luka Forman By Luka Forman, RNZ Great Barrier Island is in dire need of a dentist, with some residents resorting to DIY solutions for pain relief because they…

Economic Waves: The Triple Tax Surge Set to Hit Great Barrier Island's Shores. Photo / Tātaki Auckland Unlimited

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Steering Group Kicks Off Amid Tensions Over Tourism Tapering Plan

Photo / Mark Russell The new steering committee for Aotea, Great Barrier Island’s Destination Management Plan (DMP) convened Wednesday, initiating a dialogue on the future of tourism on the island. The group, comprising airline representatives, tour operators, small businesses, and…

Tryphena Wharf stands silent, awaiting urgent repairs amidst collapse concerns.

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Temporary Closure of Tryphena Wharf

Auckland Transport has announced that Tryphena Wharf will be closed to the public from today, to the end of June 2024 for maintenance. The closure follows a disruption in late March when ferry sailings were cancelled after SeaLink reported the…

SeaLink ferry nearing Tryphena, Great Barrier Island (Aotea). Photo / GreatBarrier.co.nz

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SeaLink Slashes Ferry Prices with 20% Autumn-Winter Discount

Driver and vehicle prices on some SeaLink ferry services in April are as low as $320. Photo / NZME Great Barrier Island could see an uptick in visitors during the quieter autumn and winter months, following a new 20% discount on…