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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…

Aotea Green

Aotea Winter Planting: A Comprehensive Guide

Our Gardening Guides Grow From You. We’re already prepping our Spring Gardening Guide. Got advice, ideas, or photos to share?…

Environment - Aotea Green

Beneath the Ice, a Collapse Begins: How Antarctic Change Hits the Food Web

Jacqui Stuart, VUW, CC BY-NC-ND

Community News

Trial Brings Urgent Care Boost to Great Barrier Island

Great Barrier Island will be one of six rural communities to pilot a major new Government initiative aimed at transforming…

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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…

Aotea Green

Aotea Winter Planting: A Comprehensive Guide

Our Gardening Guides Grow From You. We’re already prepping our Spring Gardening Guide. Got advice, ideas, or photos to share? Email editor@aoteagbi.news and help shape the next issue.

Environment - Aotea Green

Beneath the Ice, a Collapse Begins: How Antarctic Change Hits the Food Web

Jacqui Stuart, VUW, CC BY-NC-ND

Community News

Trial Brings Urgent Care Boost to Great Barrier Island

Great Barrier Island will be one of six rural communities to pilot a major new Government initiative aimed at transforming after-hours and urgent healthcare, with a $164 million investment unveiled…

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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

Aotea Green

Aotea Winter Planting: A Comprehensive Guide

Our Gardening Guides Grow From You. We’re already prepping our Spring Gardening Guide. Got advice, ideas, or photos to share? Email editor@aoteagbi.news and help shape the next issue.

Environment - Aotea Green

Beneath the Ice, a Collapse Begins: How Antarctic Change Hits the Food Web

Jacqui Stuart, VUW, CC BY-NC-ND

Community News

Trial Brings Urgent Care Boost to Great Barrier Island

Great Barrier Island will be one of six rural communities to pilot a major new Government initiative aimed at transforming after-hours and urgent healthcare, with a $164 million investment unveiled in the lead-up to Budget 2025. Currently, after-hours urgent care…

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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

Aotea Green

Aotea Winter Planting: A Comprehensive Guide

Our Gardening Guides Grow From You. We’re already prepping our Spring Gardening Guide. Got advice, ideas, or photos to share? Email editor@aoteagbi.news and help shape the next issue.

Environment - Aotea Green

Beneath the Ice, a Collapse Begins: How Antarctic Change Hits the Food Web

Jacqui Stuart, VUW, CC BY-NC-ND

Community News

Trial Brings Urgent Care Boost to Great Barrier Island

Great Barrier Island will be one of six rural communities to pilot a major new Government initiative aimed at transforming after-hours and urgent healthcare, with a $164 million investment unveiled in the lead-up to Budget 2025. Currently, after-hours urgent care…

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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,…

Aotea Green

Aotea Winter Planting: A Comprehensive Guide

Our Gardening Guides Grow From You. We’re already prepping our Spring Gardening Guide. Got advice, ideas, or photos to share?…

Environment - Aotea Green

Beneath the Ice, a Collapse Begins: How Antarctic Change Hits the Food Web

Jacqui Stuart, VUW, CC BY-NC-ND

Community News

Trial Brings Urgent Care Boost to Great Barrier Island

Great Barrier Island will be one of six rural communities to pilot a major new Government initiative aimed at transforming…

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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…

Aotea Green

Aotea Winter Planting: A Comprehensive Guide

Our Gardening Guides Grow From You. We’re already prepping our Spring Gardening Guide. Got advice, ideas, or photos to share?…

Environment - Aotea Green

Beneath the Ice, a Collapse Begins: How Antarctic Change Hits the Food Web

Jacqui Stuart, VUW, CC BY-NC-ND

Community News

Trial Brings Urgent Care Boost to Great Barrier Island

Great Barrier Island will be one of six rural communities to pilot a major new Government initiative aimed at transforming…

List - Alternative - Full Width - Page 29

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

Aotea Green

Aotea Winter Planting: A Comprehensive Guide

Our Gardening Guides Grow From You. We’re already prepping our Spring Gardening Guide. Got advice, ideas, or photos to share? Email editor@aoteagbi.news and help shape the next issue.

Environment - Aotea Green

Beneath the Ice, a Collapse Begins: How Antarctic Change Hits the Food Web

Jacqui Stuart, VUW, CC BY-NC-ND

Community News

Trial Brings Urgent Care Boost to Great Barrier Island

Great Barrier Island will be one of six rural communities to pilot a major new Government initiative aimed at transforming after-hours and urgent healthcare, with a $164 million investment unveiled…

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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…

Aotea Green

Aotea Winter Planting: A Comprehensive Guide

Our Gardening Guides Grow From You. We’re already prepping our Spring Gardening Guide. Got advice, ideas, or photos to share? Email editor@aoteagbi.news…

Environment - Aotea Green

Beneath the Ice, a Collapse Begins: How Antarctic Change Hits the Food Web

Jacqui Stuart, VUW, CC BY-NC-ND

Community News

Trial Brings Urgent Care Boost to Great Barrier Island

Great Barrier Island will be one of six rural communities to pilot a major new Government initiative aimed at transforming after-hours and…

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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.

Community News

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

Community News

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…

Aotea Army in action: Volunteers from the community work together during a working bee day at Kate Langford's home, demonstrating the power of collective effort in transforming and beautifying local spaces.

Community News

Christmas Community News Wrap

Aotea Army Brings Cheer to Kate Langford In another display of the generous spirit that defines our community, the Aotea Army, led…

Community News

Great Barrier Island Landlines to Be Phased Out

Great Barrier Island is set to lose its traditional landline telephone network, with Chorus announcing a phased removal beginning in March 2025…

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Environment - Aotea Green

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

Photo / Shutterstock / Colin Stephenson By Daniel Hernández Carrasco, University of Canterbury and Jonathan Tonkin, University of Canterbury

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

Photo / Jasus Edwards

Waiheke Island to Become Auckland’s First Urban Kiwi Habitat

In mid-May, Waiheke Island will become the first urban area in Auckland where kiwi have been released. 10 kiwi will be transferred…

Environment

New Native Nursery in Medlands to Support Local Planting Projects

A new community-focused native plant nursery is preparing to open its gates in Medlands this April, offering eco-sourced, locally grown plants for…

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

International media and scientific organisations are lapping up footage of a real life ‘Sharktopus’ filmed in the Hauraki Gulf. Marine biologist Professor…

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Environment - Aotea Green

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

Photo / Shutterstock / Colin Stephenson By Daniel Hernández Carrasco, University of Canterbury and Jonathan Tonkin, University of Canterbury

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

Photo / Jasus Edwards

Waiheke Island to Become Auckland’s First Urban Kiwi Habitat

In mid-May, Waiheke Island will become the first urban area in Auckland where kiwi have been released. 10 kiwi will be transferred…

Environment

New Native Nursery in Medlands to Support Local Planting Projects

A new community-focused native plant nursery is preparing to open its gates in Medlands this April, offering eco-sourced, locally grown plants for…

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

International media and scientific organisations are lapping up footage of a real life ‘Sharktopus’ filmed in the Hauraki Gulf. Marine biologist Professor…

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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…

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…

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

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,…

Surf's Up Again? Famous Whangapoua Surf Bar Could Make a Comeback. Photo / Auckland Council

Local Surfer Spearheads Effort to Restore Iconic Whangapoua Surf Bar

The once-thriving surf bar at Whangapoua, famous for its powerful waves and uncrowded breaks, has vanished, leaving local surfers longing for the…

Great Barrier Islander Ross McLachlan lost two teeth after being punched by an Auckland City official. Photo / Metro

Barrier Flashbacks

From Punches to Power Plays: Great Barrier Island’s Rocky Relations with Auckland Council

Before the influx of activists from distant shores, Barrier stood as a bastion of rugged independence. In those days, local farmers scraped…

Waii in her element — against the wild, open backdrop of Great Barrier Island, where Bumble Bee feels right at home. Photo / Waii Music

Bush Tracks: Waii ft. Wendell Park – Bumble Bee

There’s something hypnotic about Bumble Bee. It doesn’t hustle for attention, and it never raises its voice — but by the end,…

Serene sanctuary: A tranquil garden on Great Barrier Island, showcasing lush greenery and vibrant blooms. Photo / Great Barrier Island Garden Tours

Bloom with a View: Garden Tours Return for 2024

Aotea Great Barrier Island is set to flourish once again with the return of our much-loved Garden Tours. Scheduled for Saturday, November 30, 2024, this year’s event promises to be an unforgettable adventure, showcasing unique residential gardens across the motu.…

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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.

Community News

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

Community News

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…

Aotea Army in action: Volunteers from the community work together during a working bee day at Kate Langford's home, demonstrating the power of collective effort in transforming and beautifying local spaces.

Community News

Christmas Community News Wrap

Aotea Army Brings Cheer to Kate Langford In another display of the generous spirit that defines our community, the Aotea Army, led…

Community News

Great Barrier Island Landlines to Be Phased Out

Great Barrier Island is set to lose its traditional landline telephone network, with Chorus announcing a phased removal beginning in March 2025…

Masonry Flow - 2 Columns - Page 29

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…

Aotea Green

Aotea Winter Planting: A Comprehensive Guide

Our Gardening Guides Grow From You. We’re already prepping our Spring Gardening Guide. Got advice, ideas, or photos to share? Email editor@aoteagbi.news…

Environment - Aotea Green

Beneath the Ice, a Collapse Begins: How Antarctic Change Hits the Food Web

Jacqui Stuart, VUW, CC BY-NC-ND

Community News

Trial Brings Urgent Care Boost to Great Barrier Island

Great Barrier Island will be one of six rural communities to pilot a major new Government initiative aimed at transforming after-hours and…

Masonry - Full Width - 3 Columns - Page 29

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.

Community News

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

Community News

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…

Aotea Army in action: Volunteers from the community work together during a working bee day at Kate Langford's home, demonstrating the power of collective effort in transforming and beautifying local spaces.

Community News

Christmas Community News Wrap

Aotea Army Brings Cheer to Kate Langford In another display of the generous spirit that defines our community, the Aotea Army, led…

Community News

Great Barrier Island Landlines to Be Phased Out

Great Barrier Island is set to lose its traditional landline telephone network, with Chorus announcing a phased removal beginning in March 2025…

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