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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.…

Final Call for Innovators: Aotea / Great Barrier Grants Deadline Approaches

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Deadline Looms for Community Grants

The race is on for community groups and innovators on the island as the latest round of the Local Board’s Capital and Local Grants draws to a close in less than two weeks. With a deadline of March 8, 2024,…

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.

Barrier Air to Hike Fares Amidst Auckland Airport $8 Billion Makeover

Auckland Airport’s ambitious $8 billion redevelopment project is casting a shadow over regional carriers, with Barrier Air at the forefront of concerns as airport taxes are set to surge. Grant Bacon, Chief Executive of Barrier Air, expressed apprehensions Friday over…

A new map from Auckland Council reveals the flood risk to Aotea, and the region's properties.

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Council Map Reveals Flood Risk Properties Across Aotea

Auckland Council has released a mapping app, offering insights into flood risks. The tool, known as FloodViewer, provides residents with comprehensive data on flood-prone zones, coastal inundation areas, and overland flow paths. The initiative is part of the council’s efforts…

Aotea/Great Barrier Local Board members.

Community Hui to Shape the Future of Aotea Great Barrier Island Tourism

In an effort to address the ongoing challenges faced by the Aotea tourism sector, including the significant impact of travel costs on island accessibility, the local board in collaboration with Tātaki Auckland Unlimited is inviting the community to a Hui…