Paddle boarder’s ‘terrifying’ Orca encounter at Shoal Bay
In an extraordinary display of wildlife ft. human interaction at Shoal Bay, Great Barrier Island, a paddle boarder had a once-in-a-lifetime encounter with an orca whale.
Tip Shop (Anamata) Goes Solar, Enhancing Island Recycling
The Tip Shop (Anamata), the island's recycling facility is boasting a brand new solar power system, funded in part by the local board and Auckland Council climate grants, marking a sustainable shift from their previous reliance on a diesel generator.
Golfing Sensation, Mitch Brown gets Hero’s homecoming
Golfing sensation Mitch Brown, hailed a hero, was welcomed back to Aotea with rapturous applause after his remarkable achievement at the Special Olympics in Berlin. Around 50 Aotea whānau eagerly gathered at Claris Airport to celebrate his return this afternoon. …
Mitch Brown Secures Gold Medal Triumph at Special Olympics
Surrounded by loved ones, Mitch Brown and his father Mike embrace whānau at the Berlin Special Olympics. Photo / Supplied BERLIN — In a stunning display of skill and determination, golfer Mitch Brown has emerged victorious at this year’s Special…
French Military vessel discovered off Aotea coast
Above: The French frigate Vendemiaire, in Sydney, Australia in 2013. Photo / Saberwyn – Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0 In a surprise discovery on Sunday evening, a French military vessel was spotted loitering off the coast of Aotea, Great Barrier…
Council probe gives Aotea chopper visits all-clear
By Phil Pennington, RNZ An Auckland Council report has found helicopters buzzing Waiheke Island are not unsafe, overly noisy or breaking the rules. But it suggests the noise limit could be lowered anyway, cutting down on the types of chopper…
Telephone Directory
We’ve updated the Great Barrier Island phone book and added a search feature so you can find what you’re looking for faster. You can view the up-to-date Great Barrier Island phone directory here. Legal, Council, Animal Control & Waste /…