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Wildfire researchers at Scion say fire conditions are worsening and there are more extreme fire days each year. Photo / Scion via RNZ

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Fires Banned on Great Barrier and Hauraki Gulf Islands

Fire and Emergency New Zealand has declared a prohibited fire season across the entire Hauraki Gulf from 8am today, covering Great Barrier Island, Waiheke, Rakino, Kawau, Ponui and all other…

Sunair Returns to Great Barrier Next Week Ahead of Summer Rush

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A crayfish lurks between rocks. Debate is intensifying over proposed quota increases and their impact on local marine life in the Hauraki Gulf. Photo / Jasus Edwards / CC

Local Board Sends Crayfish Crackdown Plan to Parliament

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Protesters to Challenge Loopholes in Government’s New Marine Protection Act This Weekend

This Saturday the first One Ocean Protest will take place against the new Hauraki Gulf / Tīkapa Moana Marine Protection Act, which came into force last weekend. The Act restricts recreational fishing in twelve high-protection areas across the Gulf but…

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Mulberry Grove School Opens New Innovation and Creativity Space

Mulberry Grove School has officially opened its new technology, art and science space, Rangiarua – Te Whare Auaha (The House of Innovation and Creativity). The building sits along the shoreline beside the recently refurbished basketball court, giving the school a…

“Taking in the view: a retreat attendee pauses on the Barrier, soaking up the island’s off-grid inspiration.”

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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…

The newly sworn-in Great Barrier Local Board, from left: Nikki Watts, Christopher Ollivier, Neil Sanderson, Izzy Fordham and Ryan Daly, following Thursday’s pōhiri at the Claris Conference Centre.

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Roading, Rubbish? Residents Invited to Shape Island Priorities for Next Three Years

Great Barrier Island’s newly sworn-in local board has begun early work on its three-year plan, and residents are being asked to give feedback on what the island should prioritise. The consultation is the first major task for the incoming board,…

Nathan Boulter appearing at the Auckland District Court. Photo / NZME

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Convicted Barrier kidnapper admits killing Christchurch woman

A man once jailed for kidnapping a woman on Great Barrier Island has now pleaded guilty to murdering a Christchurch woman. Nathan Boulter, 36, appeared in the High Court at Christchurch this morning flanked by security guards as he admitted…

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Ngāti Rehua-Ngātiwai ki Aotea Trust Board Sets Dates for AGM and Trustee Election

The Ngāti Rehua – Ngātiwai ki Aotea Trust Board has announced its Annual General Meeting (AGM) and the election for three (3) Trustees. The two-day event will take place on Friday, December 5 and Saturday, December 6, 2025 , from…

Fires Banned on Great Barrier and Hauraki Gulf Islands

Sunair Returns to Great Barrier Next Week Ahead of Summer Rush

Local Board Sends Crayfish Crackdown Plan to Parliament