Axed and Angry: Landowners Slam Council Over Tree Felling
"Pine-ing" for answers: Landowners left in the dark after council fells trees on disputed boundary, despite prior arborist inspection. Photo / CC
Dramatic Overnight Rescue: Kayaker Found Safe After Hours-Long Search
A dramatic overnight search and rescue operation unfolded on the east coast of Great Barrier Island Monday, after an 82-year-old man went missing during a kayaking trip. Witnesses reported a helicopter hovering above Medlands, along the peninsula to Windy Hill/Rosalie…
Under Sea-ge: Erosion Battle at Mulberry Grove
Mulberry Grove’s shoreline, where erosion threatens both natural beauty and critical infrastructure. Photo / MGS Auckland Council is set to visit Great Barrier Island to engage with the community about the issue of erosion, which poses a threat across the…
Toogood to Close Out Tour on Great Barrier
Jon Toogood, the renowned frontman of Shihad, has chosen Great Barrier Island as the final stop on his upcoming “Last of the Lonely Gods” tour. The intimate acoustic performance, scheduled for November 9th at the Claris Sports and Social Club,…
Bush Tracks: Waii ft. Wendell Park – Bumble Bee
There’s something hypnotic about Bumble Bee. It doesn’t hustle for attention, and it never raises its voice — but by the end, you’re all in. It’s a track that feels like it was grown, not made. And maybe that’s because…
Bloom with a View: Garden Tours Return for 2024
Aotea Great Barrier Island is set to flourish once again with the return of our much-loved Garden Tours. Scheduled for Saturday, November 30, 2024, this year’s event promises to be an unforgettable adventure, showcasing unique residential gardens across the motu.…
New Health Centre Wing Nears Completion
Construction is nearing the finish line for the much-needed expansion of Great Barrier Island’s Community Health Centre. The new wing, which began construction earlier this year, has now had its roof installed and is in the final stages of internal…
Kaitoke School Launches 2025 Calendar Fundraiser
Kaitoke School is gearing up to showcase the breathtaking beauty of Aotea through the lens of local photographers with the release of its 2025 landscape calendar, just in time for the festive season. The school has announced the ambitious project…
Local Board’s Decade-Long Silence on Transport Subsidies
The Great Barrier Island local board chair is defending claims that the board has advocated for public transport and freight subsidies to and from the island, despite a lack of formal evidence supporting such requests. An investigation by AoteaGBI.news found…
Home Buying Becomes a Steeper Climb on Hauraki Gulf Islands
Home buyers eyeing property on the picturesque Hauraki Gulf Islands are set to face tough new financial barriers. As of 1 July, the Reserve Bank of New Zealand is setting new debt-to-income (DTI) ratios that will significantly impact what people…