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New Shops, New Gigs, and the Road to Wharf to Wharf
Spring on the Barrier: Who’s Opening, What’s On, and What’s Next. Photo / Stallholders and locals at the Growers and Makers Market in Claris,…
Caulerpa bans lifted in key bays, but whole island now a controlled area
The Ministry for Primary Industries has eased anchoring bans in several Aotea harbours after the invasive seaweed Caulerpa began dying…
Plans laid for New Zealand Spearfishing Championships on Barrier
Photo / Daniel Torobekov
Tryphena Wharf reopens after $8.3m rebuild
Great Barrier Islanders are welcoming the reopening of Tryphena Wharf, the island’s busiest port, which came back into service last…
Mussel festival makes a summer comeback to Port Fitzroy
The island’s much-loved mussel festival is back on the calendar, with a refreshed, family-friendly format set for Saturday 10 January 2026, 10am–7pm, in Port…
Council candidate pledges cheaper ferry access for Great Barrier Island
The spiralling cost of travelling to Great Barrier Island and Waiheke has become an election issue, with Waitematā and Gulf…
Island Updates: Events, Jobs, Fundraisers, and Notices from Across Aotea
A couple of horses were spotted walking down Shoal Bay Road toward Mulberry Grove, prompting amused comments from locals.
Local Board chair urges change to blanket caulerpa rules
Aotea Local Board chair and election candidate Izzy Fordham says the community has “had enough” of blanket restrictions under the…










