Discover essential services on Great Barrier Island with our comprehensive Aotea Business Directory. Business missing? Download the Barrier Times App to add yours, or contact us.
Restaurants / Pubs
The Currach Irish pub
Barrier's iconic and only pub. Visit the pub for wonderful Irish hospitality, a fine range of craft beers and wines and delicious locally-sourced pub fayre. Reservations available, but not typically necessary.
Barrier Social Club
A taste of local life and cuisine. Located a short walk from Tryphena, the club is open to everyone, offering a spot to enjoy hearty meals and local brews.
Hairdressers
Tracy Stephen
Sharni Jade
Waves Hairdressing Salon
Groceries, Laundry, Petrol
Stonewall Store & Bottle Shop
in Tryphena is the well-stocked grocery shop with a variety of Fresh produce, Freefarmed chicken & meat, Organics, specialty cheese, delicious treats, Icecream, including Locally made Janene’s Ice Dreams, eco cleaning products, hardware, and lots more. Fresh & salt ice, as well as booze. You name it the Stonewall sisters will probably have it, or something close enough.
Mulberry Grove Store
your first stop from the Tryphena Ferry, offers a complete shopping experience with a variety of household goods, food, and beverages. Enjoy their cooked breakfasts, or treat yourself to Thai or Fish and Chip takeaways. MGS are the only store on the island with coffee takeaway. Refuel with their petrol and diesel. Meet Steve, the new and friendly owner who\'s always ready to share a great yarn or help with what you need.
Claris Centre Laundry
The Claris Centre Laundry is your place to take a load off, literally.
Claris Store
what it says on the tin, a general store at the Claris centre round the corner from the airport. Fresh fruit, veges, bread and milk, cold drinks, ice cream and various other groceries and household needs are on offer year round.
Port Fitzroy Store & Fuel
In the north the Port Fitzroy Store & Fuel have you covered for gas and grocery needs. • Store Hours: Mon - Sat 9.00am to 5.00pm, Sunday: CLOSED • Fuel Hours : Mon - Sat 9.00am to 12.00pm, Sunday: CLOSED Mon & Fri 4.30 to 5.00pm
Gulf Fuels Gas Station
Conveniently located in Claris with a fully operational shop weekdays, they also offer 24/7 pay-at-pump service for both diesel and petrol, making sure you can fill up anytime, day or night.
Whangaparapara Harbour Gas Station
Your essential fuelling point at Whangaparapara, offering both petrol and diesel for vehicles and boats directly at the wharf. Operated by Great Barrier Lodge, the station provides convenient 24/7 card payment options so you can refuel at any time, day or night.
Foodtrucks & Cafes
Pa Beach Cafe
A must visit for your morning coffee, fully cooked breakfast, brunch, lunch, or baked goods to go, check out Pa Beach Cafe in Tryphena.
Barrier Burga Shak
Tucked along the side of the road in Kaitoke on the way to Claris, Barrier Burga Shak is what it says on the wrapper, the most mouth watering burgers.
My Fat Puku
a Licensed Cafe, Wood Fired Pizza Bar and home to micro-brewery Barrier Brew in Claris.
Construction, Surveying and Earthmoving
Barrier Habitats
Spearheaded by builder Richard Robertson, Barrier Habitats has been at the forefront of constructing some of the most awe-inspiring architectural masterpieces on Great Barrier Island. From expansive, stunning structures to meticulously crafted smaller builds and renovations, Barrier Habitats is dedicated to transforming visionary ideas into reality.
Great Barrier Building Company
has been in business for more than 23 years and has constructed some of the most iconic properties on Aotea.
Barrier Building Supplies - ITM
Dayne Clough
a licensed builder operating out of Medlands, with some truly epic builds under his belt.
Matt of Munro Build
From budget to bespoke, licensed builder Matt of Munro Build crafts every job with pride.
Surveying Services
If it\'s surveying services you\'re after, Steve Wardle from Harrison Grierson can help. Subdivisions, topographical surveys and house set outs, you\'re covered.
Aotea Contractors
specialize in comprehensive site work. From challenging site preparations to meticulous project management, their team is committed to excellence in every aspect of service.
Barrier Drainlaying
Expertly led by Jonathan Boyd, their drain-laying and earthmoving services are second to none.
Electricians
Logan Golaboski
Ian Gordon
Barrier Energy & Electronics
Sol Wimsett
Fruit & Vegetable Shop / Nursery
Okiwi Passion
grows a range of delicious, seasonal, naturally produced microgreens, herbs, fruit and seedlings in the sun-drenched, fertile Okiwi Basin.
Erica Archibald’s Citrus Nursery
Firewood
Barrier Local Firewood
Blackwell Firewood
Gulf Milling - David Erickson
Fencing
Blackwell & Sons Fencing Specialists
Post driving and paling fences, retaining walls and boundary fences. Free quotes. Est. 1975
Hardware, Tool & Knife Sharpening, Tech / Electronics Sales & Support
Sharpen Up Aotea
Chainsaws, axes, knives, gardening tools sharpening. Most blades using diamond stones and hones.
CC Tech
A fully stocked tech and electronics shop in Claris offering chargers, cables, adaptors, power accessories, SIM cards, storage devices, antivirus and cyber security products. They also provide networking/WIFI setup, printing, photos, and laminating, plus computer repairs and support.
Transport Services
Lift It GBI
Providing freight and transport services to, from and around Great Barrier Island, as well as machinery and infrastructure to support building and development projects on-Island.
People and Post Shuttle Service
Automotive
Claris Motors
know the nuts and bolts of vehicle repairs.
Aotea Automotive & Marine
Barrier Automotive
Shaw Diesels Ltd
Lifestyle & Tourism
Great Barrier Island Sports & Social Club
the only Sports Club on the island, and can turn their hand to rugby, touch, league, soccer, cricket or whatever. A tennis court is also available. Sports not your thing? A restaurant full of culinary delights, a full bar, music festivals, and live entertainment make this place a must-visit anyways.
Great Barrier Island Golf Club
Everyone is welcome at the 9-hole Great Barrier Island Golf Club - 7 days a week!
Stay High Island Camping Co.
provides rental cars and roof top tent vehicle camping packages as well as camping equipment.
WaiOra Wellbeing
offers nature connection therapies and guided forest bathing.
Desiree Mason
Celebrant Desiree Mason conducts weddings, funerals, baby naming events and more.
Carol Comer
Professional photography is Carol Comer 's business. From weddings and commercial projects, to her jaw dropping astrophotography tours, Carol has you covered.
Legal, Council, Animal Control & Waste / Recycling
Samantha Moore
an on-island lawyer specialising in property and construction.
Council Service Centre and Library at Claris
The Council Service Centre and Library at Claris can deal with Rates, Rubbish and Recycling, Stormwater and drainage, Graffiti, Noise Control issues, you can also make payments and order LIM reports.
Animal Control
If you're having issues with someone's pet, contact Animal Control .
Emergency Services & Medical
Maritime distress
If you\'re on the water and have a VHF radio, call Channel 16, the international channel for maritime distress , and issue a Mayday call:
Aotea Health
is the medical centre based in Claris. It has doctors, nurse practitioners, and a dentist who visits fortnightly. There is also a nurse’s station in the north at Port Fitzroy.
Police Station
The Police Station is located in Claris.
Aotea Family Support Group
Anne Kernohan – Veterinarian
Providing veterinary care and advice for animals on Great Barrier Island.
Port Fitzroy Nurse Station
Pest Control
Rat-A-Tack - Murray Staples
Schools
Mulberry Grove School Tryphena
Okiwi School
Kaitoke Primary School
Kaitoke School - Mobile
Photography
GB Photography - Ben Assado
Landfill
GBI Transfer Station
Landscape
Paradise Landscapes
Paradise Landscapes - Cory Scott
Lawyers
Rennie Cox Lawyer
Libraries
Great Barrier Service Centre
Hayman's Library (Colleen Johnson)
North Barrier Library
Manuka & Kanuka Oil Products
Barrier Gold - Sven Stellin
Sharman-Stellin, S & P
Marriage Celebrants
Joss Bellerby
Kathy Cumming
Mp For Auckland Central
Chloe Swarbrick MP Auckland Central
Museums
GBI Community Heritage & Art Village & Office
GBI History Group Tony Christiansen
History Hut
Milk, Honey & Grain Museum
Young Museum
GBI Art Gallery
Painters / Decorators
Adam
Aotea Painting
Reed, VM & McMonagle, AW
Aotea Painting - Adam McMonagle
Watson & Watson Painting Decorating
Plumbers & Supplies
Barrier Drainage
LJM Plumbing & Gas - Locky
Challenger Appliances
Property Services
Island Property Services - Dave
Planjar Promac Projects Ltd Sean McCarthy
Property Maintenance
Aotea Maintenance Ltd
GCL Ground Consulting
Quarry
Fulton Hogan, Blackwell Quarry
Radio Station
Aotea FM Community Radio
Aotea FM
Community radio for Great Barrier Island. Live stream at aoteafm.nz.
Real Estate
Barfoot & Thompson - Karen
Barfoot & Thompson - Mike Jensen
Bayleys - Neill Clarke
Realty Brokers, Chris Knight
Surveyors
Blue Wallace Surveys Limited
Blue Wallace Ltd
Tours (Also See Bus & Shuttle Services)
Explore Aotea Great Barrier Island
Good Heavens
Paintball
Good Heavens Stargazing
Guided stargazing tours on Great Barrier Island.
Explore Aotea
Island tours and experiences on Aotea Great Barrier Island.
Information Centre, GB-iSITE, Claris
Visitor information centre at Claris Airport.
Recycling
Hayman's Op Shop (Joan Wright)
St. John Op Shop, Medlands
Anamata Resource Recovery
Truck Hire
RG Contracting Ltd
Tyres
Claris Tyres
Valuations
NH Valuers - John Darroch
North Harbour Valuers
Septic Tank Sales & Service
JB Holdings
Shopping
Rawleighs - Brent Baker
Signage
Speedy Signs
Storage
Storage Services - Dave Erickson
Electrical Appliances
Smith, Bruce
Environment & Water Quality
Sustainable Aotea - Taryn Wilks
Fire Permits
FENZ GBI Volunteer Support Officer
Nicholas Yates
Flooring
Great Barrier Floor Sanding
Hauraki Flooring - Tom Hunsdale
Super City Floor Sanding - Dave
Flower Arrangng
Nature's Bouquet
Freight & Courier Services
Sealink Logistics
Great Barrier Cartage
Gulf Shipping - Bryan
Island Wide - Christina Spence
Gulf Shipping
Fuel Gas & Lpg
AB Fuels - Diesel Deliveries
Aotea Gas Company LPG
Claris Fuels GBI - Jason
Reed, Jackson - Port Fitzroy Fuel
Aotea Gas & Garden
LPG gas and garden supplies. Order online for click & collect or delivery.
Claris Fuels GBI
Garden Services & Nurseries
Aotea Nursery
JC Blackwell Section Care
Murdoch King Gardening/Lawnmowing
Okiwi Green Nursery
Robinson, Casey
Glazing
Aotea Glass and Glazing
Health Products
AIO Tallow
Health & Fitness
Aotea Wellness - Greg Liggings
Florence Therapies
Linda Rowe (Homeopathy)
Nerissa Baker (Osteopath)
Nikki Wimsett (Massage)
Tree of Life Massage - Gloria
Osteopath - Nerissa Baker
Hire
Gulf Milling (Log Splitter)
Jewellery
Jenz Jewels - Jenny Napier
Jen's Jewels
Justices Of The Peace
Cushla Buchanan
Peter Rahiri Harris
Community Services
AFSG Community Worker
Moitarehe Marae
St John GBI (Ambulance)
AFSG - Senior Services
Navy Field Station
Cafes, Restaurants & Takeaways
Baked on Barrier
Candyshell Kitchen
Good Neighbours
Contractors
Envirokiwi Ltd
RG Contractors Ltd
Stanley, Dennis
Car & Bike Rentals
Great Barrier Wheels
Medlands Rentals
Motu Bikes
North Barrier Rentals
Airport Rentals
Aotea Car Rentals
Council
Auckland Council GBI Service Centre
Chainsaws & Generators
Tools For The Job (Stihl/Honda agent)
Counselling
Greg Liggins
Chemist
GBI Pharmacy Claris
Pharmacist - Dennis Booth
Great Barrier Pharmacy - Dennis Booth
Department Of Conservation
Department of Conservation GBI Field Base
After Hours Emergencies/DOC Hotline
DoC - GBI Field Centre
Childcare & Education
Aotea Playcentre Kaitoke
Aotea Early Learning Centre
Watson Nikki, Aotea Learning Center
Distillery
Ross, Andi
Island Gin Distillery
Great Barrier Island gin distillery.



