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Politics

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 apprehension within our community. This proposal comes in the same week as the release of the disturbing report…

Jon Toogood, Shihad frontman and Kiwi music icon, brings his "Last of the Lonely Gods" tour to Great Barrier Island for an intimate acoustic performance on November 9th. Tickets on sale July 29th.

Community News

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 Lonely Gods” tour. The intimate acoustic performance, scheduled for November 9th at the Claris Sports and Social Club,…

The beach at Medlands, Oruawharo Bay, Great Barrier Island, New Zealand (1990/184) Photo / GothPhil / CC

Barrier Flashbacks

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 acre, setting the stage for early farms and the vast communes that still exist today. It details the…

Andi Ross, Orla Cumisky, and Felicitas Weisbach: Aotea's Entrepreneurs. Photo / NZOA / Shepherdess

Barrier Flashbacks

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, who have turned Aotea Great Barrier Island into the base for their thriving businesses. These women navigate the…

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Sun-Drenched Serenity: Medlands Beach on the East Coast of Great Barrier Island. Photo / AoteaGBI.news

Environment & Ecology

Great Barrier Island: A Weather Wonderland of Contrasts

It’s no secret to residents of Aotea, Great Barrier Island, that our weather can be a bit… dramatic. From torrential downpours to…

Property

Seven Ways to Relieve Mortgage Pressure

By Susan Edmunds, Money Correspondent, RNZ A combination of higher interest rates and a sharp economic downturn are putting pressure on some homeowners’…

Vibrant Veges: Study reveals the importance of micronutrients for maternal and child health. / CC

IsleStyle

Micronutrients Show Promise for Treating Antenatal Depression, Study Finds

By Julia J Rucklidge, University of Canterbury; Elena Moltchanova, University of Canterbury; Roger Mulder, University of Otago, and Siobhan A Campbell, University…

Tryphena 2 Takes the Trophy! Their cool heads and disciplined approach earned them the top spot in the Great Barrier Island fire crew time trial. Photo / Leanne Sanderson via Barrier Bulletin

Community News

Island Firefighters Turn Up the Heat in Time Trial Challenge

Great Barrier Island’s finest firefighting crews gathered Saturday for an exhilarating time trial competition that showcased their skill, teamwork, and dedication to…

Freshly Harvested Carrots: A Vibrant Addition to Your Autumn Garden

Community News

Aotea Autumn Planting: A Comprehensive Guide

As June unfolds, it’s time to prepare our gardens for winter. Great Barrier Island’s unique coastal environment presents specific challenges, from sandy…