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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 is travelling with a fully grown dolphin, was first reported to DOC’s hotline on 29 December. It was…

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 plagued parts of Aotea, Great Barrier Island, the Hauraki Gulf and beyond. Sources have reported exclusively to AoteaGBI.news…

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 just hypocrites?

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. The accolade, which draws on insights from US-based travel media brand Afar, highlights our island’s unique appeal and…

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Community News

Aotea Takes Center Stage in Global Kathmandu Campaign

Great Barrier Island’s stunning landscapes and vibrant locals have been taken to the world in a new advertising campaign for the outdoors…

Community News

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…

Community News

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…

Community News

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…