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Council Imposes New Planning Controls on Five Barrier Sites

Five sites on Great Barrier Island have been brought under new cultural planning controls by Auckland Council, following a vote…

Greenpeace petition reignites call for bottom trawling ban in Hauraki Gulf

Greenpeace has launched a fresh petition calling on Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones to ban bottom trawling, scallop dredging,…

Community News

Barrier Buzz launches with Aotea honey and local jobs

A new soft drink brand using honey from Great Barrier Island is making its debut at the Auckland Food Show…

Red Helicopter against a blue sky. Isaac benhesed / Unsplashed

Community News

Council Votes to Freeze New Helipads on Gulf Islands Despite Officer Advice and Community Feedback

Auckland Council has voted to pursue a blanket ban on new private helipads across the Hauraki Gulf Islands—scrapping a more…

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Environment - Aotea Green

Council Imposes New Planning Controls on Five Barrier Sites

Five sites on Great Barrier Island have been brought under new cultural planning controls by Auckland Council, following a vote of its Policy and Planning Committee this month. The sites—Hirakimatā…

Greenpeace petition reignites call for bottom trawling ban in Hauraki Gulf

Greenpeace has launched a fresh petition calling on Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones to ban bottom trawling, scallop dredging, and Danish seining across the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park. The…

Community News

Barrier Buzz launches with Aotea honey and local jobs

A new soft drink brand using honey from Great Barrier Island is making its debut at the Auckland Food Show this week, with plans to roll out nationwide. Barrier Buzz…

Red Helicopter against a blue sky. Isaac benhesed / Unsplashed

Community News

Council Votes to Freeze New Helipads on Gulf Islands Despite Officer Advice and Community Feedback

Auckland Council has voted to pursue a blanket ban on new private helipads across the Hauraki Gulf Islands—scrapping a more nuanced planning process and throwing out all public submissions made…

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Environment - Aotea Green

Council Imposes New Planning Controls on Five Barrier Sites

Five sites on Great Barrier Island have been brought under new cultural planning controls by Auckland Council, following a vote of its Policy and Planning Committee this month. The sites—Hirakimatā (Mount Hobson), Komahunga, Korotiti, Poutekorua, and Ruahine—are the first on…

Greenpeace petition reignites call for bottom trawling ban in Hauraki Gulf

Greenpeace has launched a fresh petition calling on Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones to ban bottom trawling, scallop dredging, and Danish seining across the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park. The campaign argues that a century of seabed damage from mobile…

Community News

Barrier Buzz launches with Aotea honey and local jobs

A new soft drink brand using honey from Great Barrier Island is making its debut at the Auckland Food Show this week, with plans to roll out nationwide. Barrier Buzz is the first product from the locally owned Aotea Company,…

Red Helicopter against a blue sky. Isaac benhesed / Unsplashed

Community News

Council Votes to Freeze New Helipads on Gulf Islands Despite Officer Advice and Community Feedback

Auckland Council has voted to pursue a blanket ban on new private helipads across the Hauraki Gulf Islands—scrapping a more nuanced planning process and throwing out all public submissions made through Plan Modification 16 (PM16), including those from Great Barrier…

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Environment - Aotea Green

Council Imposes New Planning Controls on Five Barrier Sites

Five sites on Great Barrier Island have been brought under new cultural planning controls by Auckland Council, following a vote of its Policy and Planning Committee this month. The sites—Hirakimatā (Mount Hobson), Komahunga, Korotiti, Poutekorua, and Ruahine—are the first on…

Greenpeace petition reignites call for bottom trawling ban in Hauraki Gulf

Greenpeace has launched a fresh petition calling on Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones to ban bottom trawling, scallop dredging, and Danish seining across the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park. The campaign argues that a century of seabed damage from mobile…

Community News

Barrier Buzz launches with Aotea honey and local jobs

A new soft drink brand using honey from Great Barrier Island is making its debut at the Auckland Food Show this week, with plans to roll out nationwide. Barrier Buzz is the first product from the locally owned Aotea Company,…

Red Helicopter against a blue sky. Isaac benhesed / Unsplashed

Community News

Council Votes to Freeze New Helipads on Gulf Islands Despite Officer Advice and Community Feedback

Auckland Council has voted to pursue a blanket ban on new private helipads across the Hauraki Gulf Islands—scrapping a more nuanced planning process and throwing out all public submissions made through Plan Modification 16 (PM16), including those from Great Barrier…

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Environment - Aotea Green

Council Imposes New Planning Controls on Five Barrier Sites

Five sites on Great Barrier Island have been brought under new cultural planning controls by Auckland Council, following a vote of its Policy and Planning Committee this month.…

Greenpeace petition reignites call for bottom trawling ban in Hauraki Gulf

Greenpeace has launched a fresh petition calling on Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones to ban bottom trawling, scallop dredging,…

Community News

Barrier Buzz launches with Aotea honey and local jobs

A new soft drink brand using honey from Great Barrier Island is making its debut at the Auckland Food Show…

Red Helicopter against a blue sky. Isaac benhesed / Unsplashed

Community News

Council Votes to Freeze New Helipads on Gulf Islands Despite Officer Advice and Community Feedback

Auckland Council has voted to pursue a blanket ban on new private helipads across the Hauraki Gulf Islands—scrapping a more…

List - Alternative 2 - Page 14

Environment - Aotea Green

Council Imposes New Planning Controls on Five Barrier Sites

Five sites on Great Barrier Island have been brought under new cultural planning controls by Auckland Council, following a vote of its Policy and…

Greenpeace petition reignites call for bottom trawling ban in Hauraki Gulf

Greenpeace has launched a fresh petition calling on Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones to ban bottom trawling, scallop dredging,…

Community News

Barrier Buzz launches with Aotea honey and local jobs

A new soft drink brand using honey from Great Barrier Island is making its debut at the Auckland Food Show…

Red Helicopter against a blue sky. Isaac benhesed / Unsplashed

Community News

Council Votes to Freeze New Helipads on Gulf Islands Despite Officer Advice and Community Feedback

Auckland Council has voted to pursue a blanket ban on new private helipads across the Hauraki Gulf Islands—scrapping a more…

List - Alternative - Full Width - Page 14

Environment - Aotea Green

Council Imposes New Planning Controls on Five Barrier Sites

Five sites on Great Barrier Island have been brought under new cultural planning controls by Auckland Council, following a vote of its Policy and Planning Committee this month. The sites—Hirakimatā (Mount Hobson), Komahunga, Korotiti, Poutekorua, and Ruahine—are the first on…

Greenpeace petition reignites call for bottom trawling ban in Hauraki Gulf

Greenpeace has launched a fresh petition calling on Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones to ban bottom trawling, scallop dredging, and Danish seining across the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park. The…

Community News

Barrier Buzz launches with Aotea honey and local jobs

A new soft drink brand using honey from Great Barrier Island is making its debut at the Auckland Food Show this week, with plans to roll out nationwide. Barrier Buzz…

Red Helicopter against a blue sky. Isaac benhesed / Unsplashed

Community News

Council Votes to Freeze New Helipads on Gulf Islands Despite Officer Advice and Community Feedback

Auckland Council has voted to pursue a blanket ban on new private helipads across the Hauraki Gulf Islands—scrapping a more nuanced planning process and throwing out all public submissions made…

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Environment - Aotea Green

Council Imposes New Planning Controls on Five Barrier Sites

Five sites on Great Barrier Island have been brought under new cultural planning controls by Auckland Council, following a vote of its…

Greenpeace petition reignites call for bottom trawling ban in Hauraki Gulf

Greenpeace has launched a fresh petition calling on Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones to ban bottom trawling, scallop dredging, and Danish…

Community News

Barrier Buzz launches with Aotea honey and local jobs

A new soft drink brand using honey from Great Barrier Island is making its debut at the Auckland Food Show this week,…

Red Helicopter against a blue sky. Isaac benhesed / Unsplashed

Community News

Council Votes to Freeze New Helipads on Gulf Islands Despite Officer Advice and Community Feedback

Auckland Council has voted to pursue a blanket ban on new private helipads across the Hauraki Gulf Islands—scrapping a more nuanced planning…

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Tech - Aotea Green

Celebrity Weight-Loss Drugs Are Reshaping NZ Agriculture

Photo / Robert Crow

The Exponents

Culture - Aotea Green

Bush Tracks: Victoria – The Exponents (1982)

By the time Victoria hit radios in 1982, New Zealand had changed. The Springbok Tour protests had torn through the streets. The…

Comvita founder credits Barrier’s Les Blackwell for putting him on path to honey empire

The founder of $250 million New Zealand honey giant Comvita has credited Great Barrier Island’s Les Blackwell as the starting point of…

Community News

Search Widens for Missing Barrier Sailor

Barrier Yacht/ Skipper Disappearance Enters Third Month.

Venus and Starlink Satellites. Photo / Mike Lewinski / Creative Commons

Sun’s Fury Sends Elon Musk’s Starlink Satellites Plummeting to Earth, NASA Warns

Elon Musk’s Starlink satellites are dropping out of the sky faster than expected — and it’s the sun’s fault. According to NASA…

Huntly Gets $150m Battery Upgrade – But Coal Isn’t Going Anywhere

Genesis Energy has announced a $150 million investment in grid-scale battery storage at its Huntly Power Station — a move that confirms…

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Tech - Aotea Green

From AI to Open Banking: Fintech Innovations Headline Viaduct Event

Auckland’s Viaduct will play host to 30 of the country’s most promising fintech startups later this month, as the Auckland Fintech Expo brings AI tools, blockchain platforms, and…

Photo / Kathrin & Stefan Marks / CC

Little Barrier Island Anchoring Ban as Caulerpa Crackdown Widens

Photo / Kathrin & Stefan Marks / CC

Visitor Levy Funds Poison and Trapping in National Parks

The government has announced that $22 million collected from international visitors will be used over the next three years to fund large-scale…

Community News

Anamata Rises from the Ashes: Community Celebrates Full Reopening

The Tip Shop (Anamata Recycling) has officially reopened its doors following months of repairs after the fire that tore through its main…

Red Helicopter against a blue sky. Isaac benhesed / Unsplashed

Community News

Bid launched to outlaw private helipads in residential areas

Auckland councillors will soon consider a move to ban private helipads in residential areas across Auckland, including Aotea / Great Barrier Island…

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Tech - Aotea Green

From AI to Open Banking: Fintech Innovations Headline Viaduct Event

Auckland’s Viaduct will play host to 30 of the country’s most promising fintech startups later this month, as the Auckland Fintech Expo brings AI…

Photo / Kathrin & Stefan Marks / CC

Little Barrier Island Anchoring Ban as Caulerpa Crackdown Widens

Photo / Kathrin & Stefan Marks / CC

Visitor Levy Funds Poison and Trapping in National Parks

The government has announced that $22 million collected from international visitors will be used over the next three years to fund large-scale…

Community News

Anamata Rises from the Ashes: Community Celebrates Full Reopening

The Tip Shop (Anamata Recycling) has officially reopened its doors following months of repairs after the fire that tore through its main…

Red Helicopter against a blue sky. Isaac benhesed / Unsplashed

Community News

Bid launched to outlaw private helipads in residential areas

Auckland councillors will soon consider a move to ban private helipads in residential areas across Auckland, including Aotea / Great Barrier Island…

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Venomous Sea Snake Found on Flat Island Near Port Fitzroy

A venomous yellow-bellied sea snake has been discovered washed up on Flat Island, just off the coast of Great Barrier Island, near Port Fitzroy. This marks the third such find in New Zealand within the last two weeks. According to…

Aotea Walk Track

Community News

New Push to Mark Walking Paths on Great Barrier Island

A local project is working to mark and improve Aotea’s walking routes, helping locals and tourists move safely between settlements, avoid trespassing,…

Community News

Yachties rescued by navy vessel after abandoning ship off Rangitoto

Two yachties have been rescued by the navy vessel HMNZS Taupo after a dramatic early-morning emergency near Rangitoto Island. The inshore patrol…

Decisions from a Distance: Auckland Council Headquarters, 90 Kilometers Away from Aotea. Photo / NZME

Community News

Local Board to Meet as Māori Criticism, Rate Hike and Survey Blunder Mar Public Consultation

The Great Barrier Local Board will convene an extraordinary meeting on Tuesday at 11:30am to consider public feedback on Auckland Council’s proposed…

Community News

Search underway for missing local Julie Butler

Police are appealing to the Aotea community for help locating Julie Butler, a 55-year-old local who usually lives aboard the yacht, Blazing…

Politics

Welcome to the Opposition

What Do You Get When You Cross a Shoplifter, a TikTok Liar, and a Haka Flash Mob? Labour’s Only Hope.

Community News

‘Couldn’t Be Prouder’: Island Gin Takes Top Honours at World Drinks Awards

Island Gin is riding an extraordinary wave of success, with its flagship Island Gin Original adding another prestigious title to its growing…

Community News

Hoops, Skates, and More: Medlands Park Revamp a Slam Dunk with Locals

It’s time to tip-off at Medlands Beach Playground Reserve, with a revamped basketball halfcourt now open – and it’s not just for shooting hoops! The court has a new colour coating and pickleball markings have been added, providing even more…

Masonry - Page 14

Black Angus / CC

Tech - Aotea Green

Celebrity Weight-Loss Drugs Are Reshaping NZ Agriculture

Photo / Robert Crow

The Exponents

Culture - Aotea Green

Bush Tracks: Victoria – The Exponents (1982)

By the time Victoria hit radios in 1982, New Zealand had changed. The Springbok Tour protests had torn through the streets. The…

Comvita founder credits Barrier’s Les Blackwell for putting him on path to honey empire

The founder of $250 million New Zealand honey giant Comvita has credited Great Barrier Island’s Les Blackwell as the starting point of…

Community News

Search Widens for Missing Barrier Sailor

Barrier Yacht/ Skipper Disappearance Enters Third Month.

Venus and Starlink Satellites. Photo / Mike Lewinski / Creative Commons

Sun’s Fury Sends Elon Musk’s Starlink Satellites Plummeting to Earth, NASA Warns

Elon Musk’s Starlink satellites are dropping out of the sky faster than expected — and it’s the sun’s fault. According to NASA…

Huntly Gets $150m Battery Upgrade – But Coal Isn’t Going Anywhere

Genesis Energy has announced a $150 million investment in grid-scale battery storage at its Huntly Power Station — a move that confirms…

Masonry Flow - 2 Columns - Page 14

Environment - Aotea Green

Council Imposes New Planning Controls on Five Barrier Sites

Five sites on Great Barrier Island have been brought under new cultural planning controls by Auckland Council, following a vote of its…

Greenpeace petition reignites call for bottom trawling ban in Hauraki Gulf

Greenpeace has launched a fresh petition calling on Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones to ban bottom trawling, scallop dredging, and Danish…

Community News

Barrier Buzz launches with Aotea honey and local jobs

A new soft drink brand using honey from Great Barrier Island is making its debut at the Auckland Food Show this week,…

Red Helicopter against a blue sky. Isaac benhesed / Unsplashed

Community News

Council Votes to Freeze New Helipads on Gulf Islands Despite Officer Advice and Community Feedback

Auckland Council has voted to pursue a blanket ban on new private helipads across the Hauraki Gulf Islands—scrapping a more nuanced planning…

Masonry Flow - 3 Columns - Page 14

Environment - Aotea Green

Earth’s seasonal rhythms are changing, putting species and ecosystems at risk

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

Inner Hauraki Gulf Crayfish Ban Sparks Fears for Great Barrier

Waiheke Island to Become Auckland’s First Urban Kiwi Habitat

Environment

New Native Nursery in Medlands to Support Local Planting Projects

Viral Video: Octopus Riding Shark in Hauraki Gulf Becomes International Sensation

Aotea/Great Barrier Local Board members.

Environment

Local Board Sinks Plans for Short-Stay Moorings Amid Budget and Consent Concerns

Community News

Pigs, Stars, Seedlings & Stags: The Aotea Autumn Roundup

Enere Taana-McLaren. Photo: Facebook screenshot

Community News

Teen thug, 14, found guilty of stabbing schoolboy to death at Dunedin bus hub

Property

Tranquil Tryphena Retreat Awaits

Masonry - Full Width - 3 Columns - Page 14

Black Angus / CC

Tech - Aotea Green

Celebrity Weight-Loss Drugs Are Reshaping NZ Agriculture

Photo / Robert Crow

The Exponents

Culture - Aotea Green

Bush Tracks: Victoria – The Exponents (1982)

By the time Victoria hit radios in 1982, New Zealand had changed. The Springbok Tour protests had torn through the streets. The…

Comvita founder credits Barrier’s Les Blackwell for putting him on path to honey empire

The founder of $250 million New Zealand honey giant Comvita has credited Great Barrier Island’s Les Blackwell as the starting point of…

Community News

Search Widens for Missing Barrier Sailor

Barrier Yacht/ Skipper Disappearance Enters Third Month.

Venus and Starlink Satellites. Photo / Mike Lewinski / Creative Commons

Sun’s Fury Sends Elon Musk’s Starlink Satellites Plummeting to Earth, NASA Warns

Elon Musk’s Starlink satellites are dropping out of the sky faster than expected — and it’s the sun’s fault. According to NASA…

Huntly Gets $150m Battery Upgrade – But Coal Isn’t Going Anywhere

Genesis Energy has announced a $150 million investment in grid-scale battery storage at its Huntly Power Station — a move that confirms…

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