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Environment & Ecology

DoC Approves Large-Scale Poisoning in the South as Residents Sound the Alarm

A decision by Oruawharo Medlands Ecovision (OME) to deploy rat poison across over 1,000 hectares in the south of the island has sparked outcry from locals, following a notice quietly issued in the council-supported Aotea Advocate community flyer. The controversial…

Looking Down at Port Fitzroy Great Barrier Island. Photo / DoC

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Community-Led Boat Wash Facility Proposed for Barrier

Auckland Council is proposing a community-led boat wash facility for Aotea to address the growing threat of invasive marine pests and the economic devastation caused by their spread. The facility aims to provide a safe and convenient location for boat…

More than 100 tonnes of caulerpa washed up in this Great Barrier Island Bay after Cyclone Gabrielle. Photo / Sid Ware / Ministry for Primary Industries

Community Concerns Clash with MPI Commitments at Island Hui

Residents, businesses, and anglers are facing prolonged uncertainty regarding how or when officials will move beyond pilot trials to decisively tackle the Caulerpa outbreak in the island’s waters. Questions also linger about the fate of the Controlled Area Notices (CANs),…

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

Over time, the gulf was dredged of green-lipped mussels, leading to their complete disappearance. Photo / NIWA / Rebekah Parsons-King

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Massive Mussel Drop Targets Hauraki Gulf Restoration

Over time, the gulf was dredged of green-lipped mussels, leading to their complete disappearance. Photo / NIWA / Rebekah Parsons-King Seven million kūtai (green-lipped mussels) will be deployed into the Hauraki Gulf, Te Moananui-ā-Toi, Tīkapa Moana to reverse the impacts…

Surf's Up Again? Famous Whangapoua Surf Bar Could Make a Comeback. Photo / Auckland Council

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Local Surfer Spearheads Effort to Restore Iconic Whangapoua Surf Bar

The once-thriving surf bar at Whangapoua, famous for its powerful waves and uncrowded breaks, has vanished, leaving local surfers longing for the good old days. But David Speir, a local veteran surfer, believes there’s hope to bring back the iconic…

Serene sanctuary: A tranquil garden on Great Barrier Island, showcasing lush greenery and vibrant blooms. Photo / Great Barrier Island Garden Tours

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.…

Learn the secrets to a bountiful harvest on Sunday, July 28th. Photo / RawPixel.com

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Back to Roots with Fruit Tree Workshop

Green thumbs and gardening novices alike will have the opportunity to deepen their gardening know-how at the fruit tree planting and pruning workshop organized by Grow Food Aotea, taking place on Sunday, July 28th, from 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM…

Halo's Conor Haughton with an ATV full of standard mustelid traps Photo / Supplied

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AI Traps Differentiate Predators from Native Birds

Halo’s Conor Haughton with an ATV full of standard mustelid traps Photo / Supplied By Cosmo Kentish-Barnes, RNZ Country File A pilot using artificial technology to differentiate predators from native birds could be a game-changer for pest control. More than 4000 pest control…

The magic of Aotea's night sky, a Travelers' Choice award-winning experience. Photo / Mark Russell

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Aotea Shines with Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Award

Great Barrier can celebrate another win for local tourism with Good Heavens, the island’s renowned dark sky experience, receiving the prestigious 2024 Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Award. The award, based on a year’s worth of reviews and ratings from travelers worldwide,…