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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…
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Under Sea-ge: Erosion Battle at Mulberry Grove
Mulberry Grove’s shoreline, where erosion threatens both natural beauty and critical infrastructure. Photo / MGS Auckland Council is set to visit Great Barrier Island to engage with the…
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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…
A Leap of Faith or a Step Backwards? Orama’s Proposed School
EDITORIAL: The recent announcement of Orama Oasis’s intention to establish a charter school on Great Barrier Island should spark both interest and…
Toogood to Close Out Tour on Great Barrier
Jon Toogood, the renowned frontman of Shihad, has chosen Great Barrier Island as the final stop on his upcoming “Last of the…
When Land Was Cheap and Ferries Fast
In 1991, New Zealand Geographic's "An Island Apart" reminisced about a time when Great Barrier Island land sold for just $100 an…
Aotea’s Commerce Queens: Thriving Off the Grid
Originally published on 22 January 2023, "Ngā Hononga - Common Threads" explores the lives of Orla Cumisky, Felicitas Weisbach, and Andi Ross,…
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…
From Punches to Power Plays: Great Barrier Island’s Rocky Relations with Auckland Council
Before the influx of eco-activists from distant shores, Barrier stood as a bastion of rugged independence. In those days, local farmers scraped…
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.…
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