Public Views Sought on New Crayfish Rules Covering Great Barrier
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Government ‘actively considering’ regional airline support as Sounds Air and Barrier Air sound alarm
The Government is “actively considering options” to address growing concern over the viability of regional airlines — a signal that financial or regulatory support may be under consideration as carriers warn rising costs are forcing route cuts and fare hikes.…
George Clarke: Wild About Barrier
British TV presenter and architect George Clarke says visiting Great Barrier Island was one of the most memorable experiences of his career — calling it “magical,” “wild,” and “a privilege.” Clarke, best known for Amazing Spaces, Restoration Man, and Old…
Full Slate for Local Board as Barrier Icons Return — Notable Name Missing
Nominations for the Great Barrier Local Board and the Waitematā and Gulf Ward officially closed at midday Friday, August 1, with a full field confirmed for both contests. A total of eight names are in the mix for the Aotea/Great…
Regional Aviation in Crisis: Barrier Air Joins Chorus for Reform
Barrier Air CEO Grant Bacon says the cost of keeping regional airlines airborne is spiralling out of control, with even well-run operators now cutting services, selling aircraft, and urging government to intervene before more carriers collapse. Speaking to Kathryn Ryan,…
Holiday Magic: Now You See Your Money, Now You Don’t
While living in Christchurch under another name, Nicola Tomlinson ran a travel company trading on Aotea’s identity — and left creditors across the country owed more than $100,000.
Island Roundup: Hunting Notice, Events, and Sea Snake Warning
Another Sea Snake Spotted at Medlands Beach Another venomous sea snake was spotted on Medlands Beach, midway between Twin Pines and The Lane. The Department of Conservation has advised the public to keep a safe distance and allow the tide…
Greenpeace petition reignites call for bottom trawling ban in Hauraki Gulf
Greenpeace has launched a fresh petition calling on Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones to ban bottom trawling, scallop dredging, and Danish seining across the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park. The campaign argues that a century of seabed damage from mobile…
Barrier Buzz launches with Aotea honey and local jobs
A new soft drink brand using honey from Great Barrier Island is making its debut at the Auckland Food Show this week, with plans to roll out nationwide. Barrier Buzz is the first product from the locally owned Aotea Company,…
Council Votes to Freeze New Helipads on Gulf Islands Despite Officer Advice and Community Feedback
Auckland Council has voted to pursue a blanket ban on new private helipads across the Hauraki Gulf Islands—scrapping a more nuanced planning process and throwing out all public submissions made through Plan Modification 16 (PM16), including those from Great Barrier…