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Cellphones and Landlines Down Across Island

Cellphone and landline services are down across much of southern Aotea, with Spark customers particularly affected after what is believed…

Community News

Person Trapped Overnight After Car Plunges Down Bank on Puriri Bay Road

An individual was seriously injured and trapped overnight after his vehicle left the road and plunged 10 to 15 metres…

Ecology - Aotea Green

Plans to ‘De-Extinct’ the Moa Raise Eyebrows

Photo / Heinrich Harder (1858-1935)

Community News

Broadcaster and environmentalist Tim Higham remembered

Tireless environmentalist and storyteller Tim Higham has passed away, leaving a legacy from the UN to the Hauraki Gulf and…

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Community News

Cellphones and Landlines Down Across Island

Cellphone and landline services are down across much of southern Aotea, with Spark customers particularly affected after what is believed to be a fault at the Rosalie Bay Road cell…

Community News

Person Trapped Overnight After Car Plunges Down Bank on Puriri Bay Road

An individual was seriously injured and trapped overnight after his vehicle left the road and plunged 10 to 15 metres down a steep bank on Puriri Bay Road, near Tryphena.…

Ecology - Aotea Green

Plans to ‘De-Extinct’ the Moa Raise Eyebrows

Photo / Heinrich Harder (1858-1935)

Community News

Broadcaster and environmentalist Tim Higham remembered

Tireless environmentalist and storyteller Tim Higham has passed away, leaving a legacy from the UN to the Hauraki Gulf and beyond.

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Community News

Cellphones and Landlines Down Across Island

Cellphone and landline services are down across much of southern Aotea, with Spark customers particularly affected after what is believed to be a fault at the Rosalie Bay Road cell tower. The tower, which also handles the critical relay link…

Community News

Person Trapped Overnight After Car Plunges Down Bank on Puriri Bay Road

An individual was seriously injured and trapped overnight after his vehicle left the road and plunged 10 to 15 metres down a steep bank on Puriri Bay Road, near Tryphena. Emergency services were alerted around 7.50am this morning after the…

Ecology - Aotea Green

Plans to ‘De-Extinct’ the Moa Raise Eyebrows

Photo / Heinrich Harder (1858-1935)

Community News

Broadcaster and environmentalist Tim Higham remembered

Tireless environmentalist and storyteller Tim Higham has passed away, leaving a legacy from the UN to the Hauraki Gulf and beyond.

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Community News

Cellphones and Landlines Down Across Island

Cellphone and landline services are down across much of southern Aotea, with Spark customers particularly affected after what is believed to be a fault at the Rosalie Bay Road cell tower. The tower, which also handles the critical relay link…

Community News

Person Trapped Overnight After Car Plunges Down Bank on Puriri Bay Road

An individual was seriously injured and trapped overnight after his vehicle left the road and plunged 10 to 15 metres down a steep bank on Puriri Bay Road, near Tryphena. Emergency services were alerted around 7.50am this morning after the…

Ecology - Aotea Green

Plans to ‘De-Extinct’ the Moa Raise Eyebrows

Photo / Heinrich Harder (1858-1935)

Community News

Broadcaster and environmentalist Tim Higham remembered

Tireless environmentalist and storyteller Tim Higham has passed away, leaving a legacy from the UN to the Hauraki Gulf and beyond.

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Community News

Cellphones and Landlines Down Across Island

Cellphone and landline services are down across much of southern Aotea, with Spark customers particularly affected after what is believed to be a fault at the Rosalie Bay…

Community News

Person Trapped Overnight After Car Plunges Down Bank on Puriri Bay Road

An individual was seriously injured and trapped overnight after his vehicle left the road and plunged 10 to 15 metres…

Ecology - Aotea Green

Plans to ‘De-Extinct’ the Moa Raise Eyebrows

Photo / Heinrich Harder (1858-1935)

Community News

Broadcaster and environmentalist Tim Higham remembered

Tireless environmentalist and storyteller Tim Higham has passed away, leaving a legacy from the UN to the Hauraki Gulf and…

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Community News

Cellphones and Landlines Down Across Island

Cellphone and landline services are down across much of southern Aotea, with Spark customers particularly affected after what is believed to be a fault…

Community News

Person Trapped Overnight After Car Plunges Down Bank on Puriri Bay Road

An individual was seriously injured and trapped overnight after his vehicle left the road and plunged 10 to 15 metres…

Ecology - Aotea Green

Plans to ‘De-Extinct’ the Moa Raise Eyebrows

Photo / Heinrich Harder (1858-1935)

Community News

Broadcaster and environmentalist Tim Higham remembered

Tireless environmentalist and storyteller Tim Higham has passed away, leaving a legacy from the UN to the Hauraki Gulf and…

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Community News

Cellphones and Landlines Down Across Island

Cellphone and landline services are down across much of southern Aotea, with Spark customers particularly affected after what is believed to be a fault at the Rosalie Bay Road cell tower. The tower, which also handles the critical relay link…

Community News

Person Trapped Overnight After Car Plunges Down Bank on Puriri Bay Road

An individual was seriously injured and trapped overnight after his vehicle left the road and plunged 10 to 15 metres down a steep bank on Puriri Bay Road, near Tryphena.…

Ecology - Aotea Green

Plans to ‘De-Extinct’ the Moa Raise Eyebrows

Photo / Heinrich Harder (1858-1935)

Community News

Broadcaster and environmentalist Tim Higham remembered

Tireless environmentalist and storyteller Tim Higham has passed away, leaving a legacy from the UN to the Hauraki Gulf and beyond.

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Community News

Cellphones and Landlines Down Across Island

Cellphone and landline services are down across much of southern Aotea, with Spark customers particularly affected after what is believed to be…

Community News

Person Trapped Overnight After Car Plunges Down Bank on Puriri Bay Road

An individual was seriously injured and trapped overnight after his vehicle left the road and plunged 10 to 15 metres down a…

Ecology - Aotea Green

Plans to ‘De-Extinct’ the Moa Raise Eyebrows

Photo / Heinrich Harder (1858-1935)

Community News

Broadcaster and environmentalist Tim Higham remembered

Tireless environmentalist and storyteller Tim Higham has passed away, leaving a legacy from the UN to the Hauraki Gulf and beyond.

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

Caulerpa Spread Risks Billions – Report

By Susan Botting, Local Democracy Reporter, NZME

Barrier Air has introduced a $228 return flight voucher between Auckland and Great Barrier Island, available until Sunday, February 18, and valid for 12 months from date of purchase.

Community News

Barrier Air Launches Winter Sale with Fares from $64

Barrier Air has launched a major winter sale, slashing fares to as low as $64 across all its routes — a sharp…

Community News

Rāhui in Place at Ōkupu Following Tragic Incident

A rāhui has been placed at Ōkupu Point following an extremely tragic event in the area. The rāhui — a customary Māori…

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…

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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…

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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…

EV Uptick in NZ, But Sales Still Well Below Peak

There was a flicker of life in New Zealand’s electric vehicle market last month — but it’s a long way from the…

Locals guide stranded whale back to sea off Aotea’s south coast in a powerful moment of community and care.

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Locals Usher Stranded Whale Back to Sea

Locals Rally to Guide Whale Back to Sea A dramatic rescue unfolded off the island’s southern coast earlier this month when a…

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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…

EV Uptick in NZ, But Sales Still Well Below Peak

There was a flicker of life in New Zealand’s electric vehicle market last month — but it’s a long way from the…

Locals guide stranded whale back to sea off Aotea’s south coast in a powerful moment of community and care.

Community News

Locals Usher Stranded Whale Back to Sea

Locals Rally to Guide Whale Back to Sea A dramatic rescue unfolded off the island’s southern coast earlier this month when a…

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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

Environment

Controversy Swirls Around Crayfish Quota Increase

Conservation group LegaSea is raising concerns over a proposal by Fisheries New Zealand to increase commercial crayfish catch limits in the CRA 2 region (including Aotea). This proposal covers the northeast coast of New Zealand from Te Arai Point to…

Exploring new bounds: Dogs could enjoy their last leashed walks before proposed changes at Pah Beach.

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Council Proposes Dog Bans and New Off-Leash Areas

Auckland Council is on the brink of implementing new regulations that will impact dog owners and their four-legged friends on Great Barrier…

DOC seeks sightings of entangled dolphin near Auckland

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DOC seeks sightings of entangled dolphin near Auckland

DOC is calling for public assistance in locating an entangled bottlenose dolphin reported in waters around western Auckland. The juvenile/subadult dolphin, which…

This bright-green invasive caulerpa seaweed is smothering the delicate marine ecosystem on Great Barrier Island. Photo / Glenn Edney

Environment

Exclusive: Exotic Caulerpa Mysteriously Dying Off Across New Zealand Waters

A rare piece of good news has emerged in New Zealand’s fight against the invasive exotic Caulerpa: the pest seaweed, which has…

Great Barrier's Medlands white sand beach with New Zealand native toi toi fauna and mountain view. Photo / Mark Russell

Environment

We’re Eco Terrorists – Might We at Least Not Be Hypocrites?

A local whānau was berated last week in Oruawharo Bay for riding jet skis, accused of disturbing dotterels. Are we eco-warriors or…

Environment

Great Barrier Island Named a Top 10 Destination by Stuff.co.nz

Great Barrier Island has been recognized as one of the top 10 destinations to visit in New Zealand in 2025 by Stuff.co.nz.…

Community Strength in Action: Volunteers unite for a clean-up day at Anamata, restoring hope and order after the unexpected fire.

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Community Efforts Restore Anamata Post-Fire

This week, the resilience of the Great Barrier Island community shone through as a large number of locals and visitors joined forces…

Te Aranui Carston. Photo / GiveALittle

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Crowdfunding Campaign Launched to Support Family After Tragic Death on Great Barrier Island

A crowdfunding campaign has been launched to support the family of a woman who passed away unexpectedly on Great Barrier Island, just days after Christmas. The campaign, hosted on Givealittle, aims to raise funds to cover funeral expenses, travel costs,…

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

Caulerpa Spread Risks Billions – Report

By Susan Botting, Local Democracy Reporter, NZME

Barrier Air has introduced a $228 return flight voucher between Auckland and Great Barrier Island, available until Sunday, February 18, and valid for 12 months from date of purchase.

Community News

Barrier Air Launches Winter Sale with Fares from $64

Barrier Air has launched a major winter sale, slashing fares to as low as $64 across all its routes — a sharp…

Community News

Rāhui in Place at Ōkupu Following Tragic Incident

A rāhui has been placed at Ōkupu Point following an extremely tragic event in the area. The rāhui — a customary Māori…

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…

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…

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Community News

Cellphones and Landlines Down Across Island

Cellphone and landline services are down across much of southern Aotea, with Spark customers particularly affected after what is believed to be…

Community News

Person Trapped Overnight After Car Plunges Down Bank on Puriri Bay Road

An individual was seriously injured and trapped overnight after his vehicle left the road and plunged 10 to 15 metres down a…

Ecology - Aotea Green

Plans to ‘De-Extinct’ the Moa Raise Eyebrows

Photo / Heinrich Harder (1858-1935)

Community News

Broadcaster and environmentalist Tim Higham remembered

Tireless environmentalist and storyteller Tim Higham has passed away, leaving a legacy from the UN to the Hauraki Gulf and beyond.

Masonry - Full Width - 3 Columns - Page 21

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

Caulerpa Spread Risks Billions – Report

By Susan Botting, Local Democracy Reporter, NZME

Barrier Air has introduced a $228 return flight voucher between Auckland and Great Barrier Island, available until Sunday, February 18, and valid for 12 months from date of purchase.

Community News

Barrier Air Launches Winter Sale with Fares from $64

Barrier Air has launched a major winter sale, slashing fares to as low as $64 across all its routes — a sharp…

Community News

Rāhui in Place at Ōkupu Following Tragic Incident

A rāhui has been placed at Ōkupu Point following an extremely tragic event in the area. The rāhui — a customary Māori…

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…

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…

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