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Waitematā and Gulf councillor Mike Lee has pushed back at criticism of his meeting attendance, saying representing remote communities like Waiheke and Great Barrier requires time on the ground — not just “seat warming” at Auckland Council. Lee has the…

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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.…

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…

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,…

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.

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,…