Mike Lee says Great Barrier Island’s record voter turnout shows how much the island still values genuine local democracy. “This was, as it always is in Waitematā & Gulf, a…
New marine protection areas come into force across the Hauraki Gulf this weekend, as part of the Government’s new Marine Protection Bill — marking one of the most significant shifts…
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…
With the 2025 local elections now closed, Great Barrier Island has officially recorded the highest voter turnout in Auckland, with 56.2 percent of eligible voters returning their papers – far…
Mike Lee says Great Barrier Island’s record voter turnout shows how much the island still values genuine local democracy. “This was, as it always is in Waitematā & Gulf, a highly contested, hard-fought campaign,” he told the Barrier Times. “My…
New marine protection areas come into force across the Hauraki Gulf this weekend, as part of the Government’s new Marine Protection Bill — marking one of the most significant shifts in local fishing rules in decades. From Saturday 25 October,…
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…
With the 2025 local elections now closed, Great Barrier Island has officially recorded the highest voter turnout in Auckland, with 56.2 percent of eligible voters returning their papers – far ahead of the regional average of 29.3 percent. The official…
Mike Lee says Great Barrier Island’s record voter turnout shows how much the island still values genuine local democracy. “This was, as it always is in Waitematā & Gulf, a highly contested, hard-fought campaign,” he told the Barrier Times. “My…
New marine protection areas come into force across the Hauraki Gulf this weekend, as part of the Government’s new Marine Protection Bill — marking one of the most significant shifts in local fishing rules in decades. From Saturday 25 October,…
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…
With the 2025 local elections now closed, Great Barrier Island has officially recorded the highest voter turnout in Auckland, with 56.2 percent of eligible voters returning their papers – far ahead of the regional average of 29.3 percent. The official…
Mike Lee says Great Barrier Island’s record voter turnout shows how much the island still values genuine local democracy. “This was, as it always is in Waitematā &…
Mike Lee says Great Barrier Island’s record voter turnout shows how much the island still values genuine local democracy. “This was, as it always is in Waitematā & Gulf, a highly contested, hard-fought campaign,” he told the Barrier Times. “My…
New marine protection areas come into force across the Hauraki Gulf this weekend, as part of the Government’s new Marine Protection Bill — marking one of the most significant shifts…
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…
With the 2025 local elections now closed, Great Barrier Island has officially recorded the highest voter turnout in Auckland, with 56.2 percent of eligible voters returning their papers – far…
School Cross Country This ThursdayTe Kura o Okiwi is hosting the island’s interschool cross-country this Thursday, 11 September. Proceedings begin at 10.45am…
Legislation expanding marine protection across the Hauraki Gulf has passed its third and final reading in Parliament, despite criticism over a last-minute exemption allowing commercial ring-net fishing in…
Legislation expanding marine protection across the Hauraki Gulf has passed its third and final reading in Parliament, despite criticism over a last-minute exemption allowing…
I came to live on Aotea in 2006, having sailed to it many times in the 80s onboard the Spirit of Adventure. Initially, I was a co-owner of Great Barrier Lodge at Whangaparapara with Tony Christiansen and my wife Margaret.…
Barrier’s pivotal issues relate to the physical environment, with the island community committed to these, evidenced by their putting in many voluntary…
Kia ora to the residents of Aotea/ Great Barrier Island – the most unique of all the communities that sit within the diverse region that the Auckland Council serves. I’m Genevieve Sage, the current Chair of the Waitematā Local Board.…
School Cross Country This ThursdayTe Kura o Okiwi is hosting the island’s interschool cross-country this Thursday, 11 September. Proceedings begin at 10.45am…
School Cross Country This ThursdayTe Kura o Okiwi is hosting the island’s interschool cross-country this Thursday, 11 September. Proceedings begin at 10.45am…