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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

Residents Back New Bylaw to Cut Crayfish Daily Limits

Photo / Jasus Edwards

SeaLink ferry to Great Barrier Island: A costly voyage for islanders due to lack of subsidies and exemption from public transport regulations. Photo / Supplied

Community News

SeaLink fare hike hits Great Barrier residents ahead of summer

SeaLink has confirmed it will raise Great Barrier Island residents’ fares from 1 October, just as the island heads into…

Culture - Aotea Green

New Zealand’s Suppression Obsession Is Hurting Survivors

Secrecy Protects the Abuser. Parliament Must End It.

Island Roundup: Cross Country, Craft Beer, Summer Sailings and Local Jobs

School Cross Country This ThursdayTe Kura o Okiwi is hosting the island’s interschool cross-country this Thursday, 11 September. Proceedings begin…

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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

Residents Back New Bylaw to Cut Crayfish Daily Limits

Photo / Jasus Edwards

SeaLink ferry to Great Barrier Island: A costly voyage for islanders due to lack of subsidies and exemption from public transport regulations. Photo / Supplied

Community News

SeaLink fare hike hits Great Barrier residents ahead of summer

SeaLink has confirmed it will raise Great Barrier Island residents’ fares from 1 October, just as the island heads into its busiest travel season. Current advertised pricing shows a return…

Culture - Aotea Green

New Zealand’s Suppression Obsession Is Hurting Survivors

Secrecy Protects the Abuser. Parliament Must End It.

Island Roundup: Cross Country, Craft Beer, Summer Sailings and Local Jobs

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 with karakia, mihi, and kōrero, before races get…

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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

Residents Back New Bylaw to Cut Crayfish Daily Limits

Photo / Jasus Edwards

SeaLink ferry to Great Barrier Island: A costly voyage for islanders due to lack of subsidies and exemption from public transport regulations. Photo / Supplied

Community News

SeaLink fare hike hits Great Barrier residents ahead of summer

SeaLink has confirmed it will raise Great Barrier Island residents’ fares from 1 October, just as the island heads into its busiest travel season. Current advertised pricing shows a return sailing for two adults and a car at just under…

Culture - Aotea Green

New Zealand’s Suppression Obsession Is Hurting Survivors

Secrecy Protects the Abuser. Parliament Must End It.

Island Roundup: Cross Country, Craft Beer, Summer Sailings and Local Jobs

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 with karakia, mihi, and kōrero, before races get underway. Events should wrap up by 12pm, followed by lunch…

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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

Residents Back New Bylaw to Cut Crayfish Daily Limits

Photo / Jasus Edwards

SeaLink ferry to Great Barrier Island: A costly voyage for islanders due to lack of subsidies and exemption from public transport regulations. Photo / Supplied

Community News

SeaLink fare hike hits Great Barrier residents ahead of summer

SeaLink has confirmed it will raise Great Barrier Island residents’ fares from 1 October, just as the island heads into its busiest travel season. Current advertised pricing shows a return sailing for two adults and a car at just under…

Culture - Aotea Green

New Zealand’s Suppression Obsession Is Hurting Survivors

Secrecy Protects the Abuser. Parliament Must End It.

Island Roundup: Cross Country, Craft Beer, Summer Sailings and Local Jobs

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 with karakia, mihi, and kōrero, before races get underway. Events should wrap up by 12pm, followed by lunch…

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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

Residents Back New Bylaw to Cut Crayfish Daily Limits

Photo / Jasus Edwards

SeaLink ferry to Great Barrier Island: A costly voyage for islanders due to lack of subsidies and exemption from public transport regulations. Photo / Supplied

Community News

SeaLink fare hike hits Great Barrier residents ahead of summer

SeaLink has confirmed it will raise Great Barrier Island residents’ fares from 1 October, just as the island heads into…

Culture - Aotea Green

New Zealand’s Suppression Obsession Is Hurting Survivors

Secrecy Protects the Abuser. Parliament Must End It.

Island Roundup: Cross Country, Craft Beer, Summer Sailings and Local Jobs

School Cross Country This ThursdayTe Kura o Okiwi is hosting the island’s interschool cross-country this Thursday, 11 September. Proceedings begin…

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Residents Back New Bylaw to Cut Crayfish Daily Limits

Photo / Jasus Edwards

SeaLink ferry to Great Barrier Island: A costly voyage for islanders due to lack of subsidies and exemption from public transport regulations. Photo / Supplied

Community News

SeaLink fare hike hits Great Barrier residents ahead of summer

SeaLink has confirmed it will raise Great Barrier Island residents’ fares from 1 October, just as the island heads into…

Culture - Aotea Green

New Zealand’s Suppression Obsession Is Hurting Survivors

Secrecy Protects the Abuser. Parliament Must End It.

Island Roundup: Cross Country, Craft Beer, Summer Sailings and Local Jobs

School Cross Country This ThursdayTe Kura o Okiwi is hosting the island’s interschool cross-country this Thursday, 11 September. Proceedings begin…

List - Alternative - Full Width - Page 22

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

Residents Back New Bylaw to Cut Crayfish Daily Limits

Photo / Jasus Edwards

SeaLink ferry to Great Barrier Island: A costly voyage for islanders due to lack of subsidies and exemption from public transport regulations. Photo / Supplied

Community News

SeaLink fare hike hits Great Barrier residents ahead of summer

SeaLink has confirmed it will raise Great Barrier Island residents’ fares from 1 October, just as the island heads into its busiest travel season. Current advertised pricing shows a return…

Culture - Aotea Green

New Zealand’s Suppression Obsession Is Hurting Survivors

Secrecy Protects the Abuser. Parliament Must End It.

Island Roundup: Cross Country, Craft Beer, Summer Sailings and Local Jobs

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 with karakia, mihi, and kōrero, before races get…

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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

Residents Back New Bylaw to Cut Crayfish Daily Limits

Photo / Jasus Edwards

SeaLink ferry to Great Barrier Island: A costly voyage for islanders due to lack of subsidies and exemption from public transport regulations. Photo / Supplied

Community News

SeaLink fare hike hits Great Barrier residents ahead of summer

SeaLink has confirmed it will raise Great Barrier Island residents’ fares from 1 October, just as the island heads into its busiest…

Culture - Aotea Green

New Zealand’s Suppression Obsession Is Hurting Survivors

Secrecy Protects the Abuser. Parliament Must End It.

Island Roundup: Cross Country, Craft Beer, Summer Sailings and Local Jobs

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…

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Mike Lee is advocating for pragmatic progress with a commitment to preserve the region's environment and community rights. Photo / NZME

Community News

Mike Lee defends low attendance record: says ‘seat warming’ isn’t the job

Waitematā and Gulf councillor Mike Lee has pushed back at criticism of his meeting attendance, saying representing remote communities like Waiheke and…

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

Community News

Public Views Sought on New Crayfish Rules Covering Great Barrier

Photo / Jasus Edwards

Tech - Aotea Green

Micro-Hydro: Aotea’s Ultimate Off-Grid Edge — If You’re Lucky Enough

On an island where every lightbulb is powered by what you can harvest, store, or generate yourself, the idea of a machine…

Mike Gifford Turbine Wind

Tech - Aotea Green

Wind Power on Aotea: Jackpot or Money Pit?

Photo / Mike Gifford / CC

Culture - Aotea Green

Tiki Taane to headline new January music festival on Aotea

January music festivals are set to return to Aotea in 2026 with the launch of the Afterglow Festival — a new event…

Community News

Government ‘actively considering’ regional airline support as Sounds Air and Barrier Air sound alarm

The Government is “actively considering options” to address growing concern over the viability of regional airlines — a signal that financial or…

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Patrick Reynolds — Candidate for Waitematā & Gulf Ward Councillor, 2025

Councillor Candidate - Waitematā and Gulf Ward

Patrick Reynolds

I love our special part of the world. Tāmaki Makaurau is a place with a unique and valuable story, with such enormous promise. Founded on a remarkable gift…

Mike Lee is advocating for pragmatic progress with a commitment to preserve the region's environment and community rights. Photo / NZME

Councillor Candidate - Waitematā and Gulf Ward

Mike Lee

I have been asked to stand again for the Waitematā & Gulf ward, Aotea Great Barrier, Waiheke, most of the Gulf Islands,…

Gregory Heap, candidate for the Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board election

Local Board Candidate

Gregory Heap

Barrier’s pivotal issues relate to the physical environment, with the island community committed to these, evidenced by their putting in many voluntary…

Genevieve Sage, Candidate for Waitematā Local Board & Waitematā and Gulf Ward Councillor

Councillor Candidate - Waitematā and Gulf Ward

Genevieve Sage

Kia ora to the residents of Aotea/ Great Barrier Island – the most unique of all the communities that sit within the…

Selena Renner – Independent Candidate for Waitematā Local Board & Waitematā and Gulf Ward Councillor

Selena Renner

Independent Candidate for Waitematā Local Board & Waitematā and Gulf Ward Councillor

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Councillor Candidate - Waitematā and Gulf Ward

Patrick Reynolds

I love our special part of the world. Tāmaki Makaurau is a place with a unique and valuable story, with such enormous promise. Founded…

Mike Lee is advocating for pragmatic progress with a commitment to preserve the region's environment and community rights. Photo / NZME

Councillor Candidate - Waitematā and Gulf Ward

Mike Lee

I have been asked to stand again for the Waitematā & Gulf ward, Aotea Great Barrier, Waiheke, most of the Gulf Islands,…

Gregory Heap, candidate for the Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board election

Local Board Candidate

Gregory Heap

Barrier’s pivotal issues relate to the physical environment, with the island community committed to these, evidenced by their putting in many voluntary…

Genevieve Sage, Candidate for Waitematā Local Board & Waitematā and Gulf Ward Councillor

Councillor Candidate - Waitematā and Gulf Ward

Genevieve Sage

Kia ora to the residents of Aotea/ Great Barrier Island – the most unique of all the communities that sit within the…

Selena Renner – Independent Candidate for Waitematā Local Board & Waitematā and Gulf Ward Councillor

Selena Renner

Independent Candidate for Waitematā Local Board & Waitematā and Gulf Ward Councillor

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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 scientists, powerful solar storms are heating Earth’s upper atmosphere and creating extra drag on satellites in low orbit.…

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…

The AT520-AI is a solar-powered, fully automated trap that uses artificial intelligence, camera sensors, and mesh networking to identify and kill pest species with zero by-catch.

Tech - Aotea Green

This Kiwi-built AI trap identifies, targets and kills pests — with a photo to prove it

A New Zealand-designed pest trap powered by artificial intelligence, solar energy, and long-range wireless networking is being hailed as a breakthrough in…

Nurdles scattered along a shoreline. These plastic pellets are often found embedded in seaweed or sand. Photo / hockadilly / Flickr (CC BY 2.0)

Plastic Pellets Wash Into Hauraki Gulf

Hundreds of thousands of plastic pellets — known as nurdles — have washed up on beaches across the Hauraki Gulf, including Oneroa…

Tech - Aotea Green

New Battery Tech Could Store Power and Remove Carbon

Photo / Sweetie Khatun By Daniel Commandeur, University of Surrey; Mahsa Masoudi, University of Surrey, and Siddharth Gadkari, University of Surrey

Culture - Aotea Green

Streaming Is Killing Local Music in New Zealand

By Oli Wilson, Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa – Massey University; Catherine Hoad, Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa – Massey University; Dave Carter, Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa – Massey University, and Jesse Austin-Stewart, Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa – Massey University

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Mike Lee is advocating for pragmatic progress with a commitment to preserve the region's environment and community rights. Photo / NZME

Community News

Mike Lee defends low attendance record: says ‘seat warming’ isn’t the job

Waitematā and Gulf councillor Mike Lee has pushed back at criticism of his meeting attendance, saying representing remote communities like Waiheke and…

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

Community News

Public Views Sought on New Crayfish Rules Covering Great Barrier

Photo / Jasus Edwards

Tech - Aotea Green

Micro-Hydro: Aotea’s Ultimate Off-Grid Edge — If You’re Lucky Enough

On an island where every lightbulb is powered by what you can harvest, store, or generate yourself, the idea of a machine…

Mike Gifford Turbine Wind

Tech - Aotea Green

Wind Power on Aotea: Jackpot or Money Pit?

Photo / Mike Gifford / CC

Culture - Aotea Green

Tiki Taane to headline new January music festival on Aotea

January music festivals are set to return to Aotea in 2026 with the launch of the Afterglow Festival — a new event…

Community News

Government ‘actively considering’ regional airline support as Sounds Air and Barrier Air sound alarm

The Government is “actively considering options” to address growing concern over the viability of regional airlines — a signal that financial or…

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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

Residents Back New Bylaw to Cut Crayfish Daily Limits

Photo / Jasus Edwards

SeaLink ferry to Great Barrier Island: A costly voyage for islanders due to lack of subsidies and exemption from public transport regulations. Photo / Supplied

Community News

SeaLink fare hike hits Great Barrier residents ahead of summer

SeaLink has confirmed it will raise Great Barrier Island residents’ fares from 1 October, just as the island heads into its busiest…

Culture - Aotea Green

New Zealand’s Suppression Obsession Is Hurting Survivors

Secrecy Protects the Abuser. Parliament Must End It.

Island Roundup: Cross Country, Craft Beer, Summer Sailings and Local Jobs

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…

Masonry - Full Width - 3 Columns - Page 22

Mike Lee is advocating for pragmatic progress with a commitment to preserve the region's environment and community rights. Photo / NZME

Community News

Mike Lee defends low attendance record: says ‘seat warming’ isn’t the job

Waitematā and Gulf councillor Mike Lee has pushed back at criticism of his meeting attendance, saying representing remote communities like Waiheke and…

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

Community News

Public Views Sought on New Crayfish Rules Covering Great Barrier

Photo / Jasus Edwards

Tech - Aotea Green

Micro-Hydro: Aotea’s Ultimate Off-Grid Edge — If You’re Lucky Enough

On an island where every lightbulb is powered by what you can harvest, store, or generate yourself, the idea of a machine…

Mike Gifford Turbine Wind

Tech - Aotea Green

Wind Power on Aotea: Jackpot or Money Pit?

Photo / Mike Gifford / CC

Culture - Aotea Green

Tiki Taane to headline new January music festival on Aotea

January music festivals are set to return to Aotea in 2026 with the launch of the Afterglow Festival — a new event…

Community News

Government ‘actively considering’ regional airline support as Sounds Air and Barrier Air sound alarm

The Government is “actively considering options” to address growing concern over the viability of regional airlines — a signal that financial or…

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