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Nikki Kaye at The Currach Irish Pub, a beloved spot on Great Barrier Island where her friendly presence and warm smile made her a cherished part of the community.

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Former MP Nikki Kaye Remembered for Her Contributions to Aotea

Nikki Kaye, the former National Party MP for Auckland Central and a familiar face across Great Barrier Island, has passed away at the age of 44 after a long battle with cancer. Known for her boundless energy and dedication to…

Aotea/Great Barrier Local Board members.

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Local Board Distributes almost $200k in Ratepayer Grants at October Meeting

At the October business meeting, the Great Barrier Local Board allocated $198,419.89 in ratepayer-funded grants to several projects and initiatives. Applications for funding totalled more than $300,000. Here’s how the grants were distributed: Capital grants included: Glenfern Sanctuary Trust: Granted…

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Barrier Named Top 25 Off-Grid Destination for 2025

Great Barrier Island has earned a spot among the world’s top 25 off-the-beaten-track destinations for 2025, according to US-based travel media brand Afar. Highlighted in Afar’s annual ‘Where to Go’ list, Aotea/Great Barrier Island was described as “a nature lover’s…

A breathtaking moment captured on YouTube Video: Orcas corner a shark at Tryphena Wharf. Video / Out of Line via YouTube

Orca Attack Caught on Camera at Great Barrier Island Wharf

A thrilling encounter between orcas and a shark has been captured on video at Tryphena Wharf. A group of three orca whales delivered the unforgettable show as they seemingly cornered a shark right up against the island’s main wharf—only metres…

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Kaitoke School Celebrates the Grand Opening of Levi’s Pump Track

The sun shone brightly over Kaitoke School last Sunday, defying the stormy week that preceded it, for the grand opening of Levi’s…

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Podcast Launch, Tree Planting Success, and School Project Call for Donations: Aotea News Roundup

As winter comes to a close - although with the recent rough weather it might not feel like it - here's a…

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A Night on the Ridge: John Ogden Details His Rescue Amid Harsh Elements

Island icon, John Ogden, well-known for his adventurous spirit, has shared a candid recount of his harrowing chopper rescue last month, an…

Nestled amidst nature's wonders on Great Barrier Island is this whare.

Barrier Flashbacks

From the Archives: A Minister’s 1881 Journey to Great Barrier

This captivating account of a pastoral visit to Great Barrier Island in 1881 offers a glimpse into the challenges and triumphs of…

More than 100 tonnes of caulerpa washed up in this Great Barrier Island Bay after Cyclone Gabrielle. Photo / Sid Ware / Ministry for Primary Industries

Community Concerns Clash with MPI Commitments at Island Hui

Residents, businesses, and anglers are facing prolonged uncertainty regarding how or when officials will move beyond pilot trials to decisively tackle the…