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Air NZ’s first electric plane takes flight
A battery-powered aircraft has made its first flight in New Zealand, offering a glimpse of what the future of island and regional air travel could look like as ticket prices continue to climb. The Beta Alia CX300, built in Vermont…
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8 ways to drink less during the silly season
Some simple, evidence-based strategies will help you navigate the Christmas party season without relying on will power alone.
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Icehouse Ventures Returns to Aotea
Icehouse Ventures is back on Great Barrier Island this weekend for its annual “No Barriers” retreat, bringing a small group of founders and tech innovators to the island. The visit is a boost for the community, supporting accommodation providers, eateries…
Kawau Island Sale Going Ahead, Says RNZYS
The Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron has rejected a push by dissenting members to overturn its decision to sell prime waterfront property…
Starlink Users Warned: Plug In or Lose Service
Unpatched hardware could be bricked if left disconnected past November 17.
Air NZ’s first electric plane takes flight
A battery-powered aircraft has made its first flight in New Zealand, offering a glimpse of what the future of island and regional…
Aotea Energy launches first NZ-made home battery
Aotea Energy, the green-tech startup founded by Tama Toki, has launched its first commercial product, the Mark 1 Smart Battery — a…
Barrier Air welcomes Government support but warns costs still biting
Barrier Air chief executive Grant Bacon says the Government’s $30m package for regional airlines is welcome news for a sector under pressure.…
Fast ferry returns to Coromandel – no plans for Barrier (yet)
After three years tied up, the Auckland to Coromandel ferry will sail again from late October — but there are no plans…
Volkswagen to charge to unlock your own EV’s power
Volkswagen has sunk to a new low. The once-mighty carmaker, now battered by collapsing profits, soaring energy costs and a string of flopped electric models, has hatched a new plan, to start making drivers pay for the power already sitting…
Aotea Green (Green Tech News NZ) is a sister publication of AoteaGBI.news, focused on self-sufficiency, green technology, and practical solutions for living well with the environment. Produced from Great Barrier Island — where off-grid life is the norm — it offers ideas and insight for anyone interested in making smarter, more sustainable choices, wherever they live.
Covering everything from electric vehicles and satellite internet to solar power, water systems, food forests, earthships, and tiny homes, Aotea Green aims to connect everyday New Zealanders with the tools and knowledge to adapt, build, and grow.
Published online and as a six-monthly print magazine, and shipped nationwide.
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