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No consent, no problem? 60sqm cabins could be built without red tape, easing the Barrier's housing crunch. Photo / Eric Petschek

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Granny flats get the green light — consent rules scrapped

Property owners can now build granny flats of up to 70 square metres without applying for a building consent, after…

A school of parore fish swim alongside mussels growing at a farm in New Zealand Photo / Lucy Underwood / University of Auckland

Ecology - Aotea Green

Blues star Kurt Eklund goes viral over new Hauraki Gulf fishing rules

Blues hooker Kurt Eklund has set off a storm online after questioning the fairness of the government’s new Hauraki Gulf…

Decisions from a Distance: Auckland Council Headquarters, 90 Kilometers Away from Aotea. Photo / NZME

Community News

Council jobs shrink as environmental roles and wages rise

Auckland Council has cut the number of positions tied to Great Barrier Island by more than a third since 2021,…

Weathered timber and rusting iron cling to what’s left of the old pioneer cottage on Blind Bay Road — soon to perhaps make way for a new build.

Property

Pioneer cottage at Blind Bay faces uncertain future

A weather-beaten pioneer cottage tucked away on Blind Bay Road looks set to be flattened, with agent Mike Jensen saying…

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No consent, no problem? 60sqm cabins could be built without red tape, easing the Barrier's housing crunch. Photo / Eric Petschek

Property

Granny flats get the green light — consent rules scrapped

Property owners can now build granny flats of up to 70 square metres without applying for a building consent, after new legislation championed by New Zealand First minister Shane Jones…

A school of parore fish swim alongside mussels growing at a farm in New Zealand Photo / Lucy Underwood / University of Auckland

Ecology - Aotea Green

Blues star Kurt Eklund goes viral over new Hauraki Gulf fishing rules

Blues hooker Kurt Eklund has set off a storm online after questioning the fairness of the government’s new Hauraki Gulf / Tīkapa Moana Marine Protection Act, which shuts off large…

Decisions from a Distance: Auckland Council Headquarters, 90 Kilometers Away from Aotea. Photo / NZME

Community News

Council jobs shrink as environmental roles and wages rise

Auckland Council has cut the number of positions tied to Great Barrier Island by more than a third since 2021, while wages have risen and the type of work carried…

Weathered timber and rusting iron cling to what’s left of the old pioneer cottage on Blind Bay Road — soon to perhaps make way for a new build.

Property

Pioneer cottage at Blind Bay faces uncertain future

A weather-beaten pioneer cottage tucked away on Blind Bay Road looks set to be flattened, with agent Mike Jensen saying the characterful but dilapidated building’s best days are long gone.…

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No consent, no problem? 60sqm cabins could be built without red tape, easing the Barrier's housing crunch. Photo / Eric Petschek

Property

Granny flats get the green light — consent rules scrapped

Property owners can now build granny flats of up to 70 square metres without applying for a building consent, after new legislation championed by New Zealand First minister Shane Jones passed through Parliament. The law change, which amends the Building…

A school of parore fish swim alongside mussels growing at a farm in New Zealand Photo / Lucy Underwood / University of Auckland

Ecology - Aotea Green

Blues star Kurt Eklund goes viral over new Hauraki Gulf fishing rules

Blues hooker Kurt Eklund has set off a storm online after questioning the fairness of the government’s new Hauraki Gulf / Tīkapa Moana Marine Protection Act, which shuts off large parts of the Gulf to recreational fishers while still allowing…

Decisions from a Distance: Auckland Council Headquarters, 90 Kilometers Away from Aotea. Photo / NZME

Community News

Council jobs shrink as environmental roles and wages rise

Auckland Council has cut the number of positions tied to Great Barrier Island by more than a third since 2021, while wages have risen and the type of work carried out has shifted away from traditional council services towards advisory…

Weathered timber and rusting iron cling to what’s left of the old pioneer cottage on Blind Bay Road — soon to perhaps make way for a new build.

Property

Pioneer cottage at Blind Bay faces uncertain future

A weather-beaten pioneer cottage tucked away on Blind Bay Road looks set to be flattened, with agent Mike Jensen saying the characterful but dilapidated building’s best days are long gone. The Barfoot & Thompson agent who is handling the sale…

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No consent, no problem? 60sqm cabins could be built without red tape, easing the Barrier's housing crunch. Photo / Eric Petschek

Property

Granny flats get the green light — consent rules scrapped

Property owners can now build granny flats of up to 70 square metres without applying for a building consent, after new legislation championed by New Zealand First minister Shane Jones passed through Parliament. The law change, which amends the Building…

A school of parore fish swim alongside mussels growing at a farm in New Zealand Photo / Lucy Underwood / University of Auckland

Ecology - Aotea Green

Blues star Kurt Eklund goes viral over new Hauraki Gulf fishing rules

Blues hooker Kurt Eklund has set off a storm online after questioning the fairness of the government’s new Hauraki Gulf / Tīkapa Moana Marine Protection Act, which shuts off large parts of the Gulf to recreational fishers while still allowing…

Decisions from a Distance: Auckland Council Headquarters, 90 Kilometers Away from Aotea. Photo / NZME

Community News

Council jobs shrink as environmental roles and wages rise

Auckland Council has cut the number of positions tied to Great Barrier Island by more than a third since 2021, while wages have risen and the type of work carried out has shifted away from traditional council services towards advisory…

Weathered timber and rusting iron cling to what’s left of the old pioneer cottage on Blind Bay Road — soon to perhaps make way for a new build.

Property

Pioneer cottage at Blind Bay faces uncertain future

A weather-beaten pioneer cottage tucked away on Blind Bay Road looks set to be flattened, with agent Mike Jensen saying the characterful but dilapidated building’s best days are long gone. The Barfoot & Thompson agent who is handling the sale…

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No consent, no problem? 60sqm cabins could be built without red tape, easing the Barrier's housing crunch. Photo / Eric Petschek

Property

Granny flats get the green light — consent rules scrapped

Property owners can now build granny flats of up to 70 square metres without applying for a building consent, after new legislation championed by New Zealand First minister…

A school of parore fish swim alongside mussels growing at a farm in New Zealand Photo / Lucy Underwood / University of Auckland

Ecology - Aotea Green

Blues star Kurt Eklund goes viral over new Hauraki Gulf fishing rules

Blues hooker Kurt Eklund has set off a storm online after questioning the fairness of the government’s new Hauraki Gulf…

Decisions from a Distance: Auckland Council Headquarters, 90 Kilometers Away from Aotea. Photo / NZME

Community News

Council jobs shrink as environmental roles and wages rise

Auckland Council has cut the number of positions tied to Great Barrier Island by more than a third since 2021,…

Weathered timber and rusting iron cling to what’s left of the old pioneer cottage on Blind Bay Road — soon to perhaps make way for a new build.

Property

Pioneer cottage at Blind Bay faces uncertain future

A weather-beaten pioneer cottage tucked away on Blind Bay Road looks set to be flattened, with agent Mike Jensen saying…

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Property

Granny flats get the green light — consent rules scrapped

Property owners can now build granny flats of up to 70 square metres without applying for a building consent, after new legislation championed by…

A school of parore fish swim alongside mussels growing at a farm in New Zealand Photo / Lucy Underwood / University of Auckland

Ecology - Aotea Green

Blues star Kurt Eklund goes viral over new Hauraki Gulf fishing rules

Blues hooker Kurt Eklund has set off a storm online after questioning the fairness of the government’s new Hauraki Gulf…

Decisions from a Distance: Auckland Council Headquarters, 90 Kilometers Away from Aotea. Photo / NZME

Community News

Council jobs shrink as environmental roles and wages rise

Auckland Council has cut the number of positions tied to Great Barrier Island by more than a third since 2021,…

Weathered timber and rusting iron cling to what’s left of the old pioneer cottage on Blind Bay Road — soon to perhaps make way for a new build.

Property

Pioneer cottage at Blind Bay faces uncertain future

A weather-beaten pioneer cottage tucked away on Blind Bay Road looks set to be flattened, with agent Mike Jensen saying…

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No consent, no problem? 60sqm cabins could be built without red tape, easing the Barrier's housing crunch. Photo / Eric Petschek

Property

Granny flats get the green light — consent rules scrapped

Property owners can now build granny flats of up to 70 square metres without applying for a building consent, after new legislation championed by New Zealand First minister Shane Jones passed through Parliament. The law change, which amends the Building…

A school of parore fish swim alongside mussels growing at a farm in New Zealand Photo / Lucy Underwood / University of Auckland

Ecology - Aotea Green

Blues star Kurt Eklund goes viral over new Hauraki Gulf fishing rules

Blues hooker Kurt Eklund has set off a storm online after questioning the fairness of the government’s new Hauraki Gulf / Tīkapa Moana Marine Protection Act, which shuts off large…

Decisions from a Distance: Auckland Council Headquarters, 90 Kilometers Away from Aotea. Photo / NZME

Community News

Council jobs shrink as environmental roles and wages rise

Auckland Council has cut the number of positions tied to Great Barrier Island by more than a third since 2021, while wages have risen and the type of work carried…

Weathered timber and rusting iron cling to what’s left of the old pioneer cottage on Blind Bay Road — soon to perhaps make way for a new build.

Property

Pioneer cottage at Blind Bay faces uncertain future

A weather-beaten pioneer cottage tucked away on Blind Bay Road looks set to be flattened, with agent Mike Jensen saying the characterful but dilapidated building’s best days are long gone.…

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No consent, no problem? 60sqm cabins could be built without red tape, easing the Barrier's housing crunch. Photo / Eric Petschek

Property

Granny flats get the green light — consent rules scrapped

Property owners can now build granny flats of up to 70 square metres without applying for a building consent, after new legislation…

A school of parore fish swim alongside mussels growing at a farm in New Zealand Photo / Lucy Underwood / University of Auckland

Ecology - Aotea Green

Blues star Kurt Eklund goes viral over new Hauraki Gulf fishing rules

Blues hooker Kurt Eklund has set off a storm online after questioning the fairness of the government’s new Hauraki Gulf / Tīkapa…

Decisions from a Distance: Auckland Council Headquarters, 90 Kilometers Away from Aotea. Photo / NZME

Community News

Council jobs shrink as environmental roles and wages rise

Auckland Council has cut the number of positions tied to Great Barrier Island by more than a third since 2021, while wages…

Weathered timber and rusting iron cling to what’s left of the old pioneer cottage on Blind Bay Road — soon to perhaps make way for a new build.

Property

Pioneer cottage at Blind Bay faces uncertain future

A weather-beaten pioneer cottage tucked away on Blind Bay Road looks set to be flattened, with agent Mike Jensen saying the characterful…

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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

‘Small communities still care’: Lee says Aotea shows what local democracy looks like

Mike Lee says Great Barrier Island’s record voter turnout shows how much the island still values genuine local democracy. “This was, as…

Photo / James Wheeler / CC

New no-fishing zones arrive in the Hauraki Gulf this Weekend

New marine protection areas come into force across the Hauraki Gulf this weekend, as part of the Government’s new Marine Protection Bill…

The Beta Alia CX300 — Air New Zealand’s first fully electric aircraft — inside a hangar ahead of its four-month test programme.

Tech - Aotea Green

Air NZ’s first electric plane takes flight

A battery-powered aircraft has made its first flight in New Zealand, offering a glimpse of what the future of island and regional…

The newly elected Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board — five locals chosen to represent the island for the next term.

Community News

Fordham tops record turnout as final results confirm Barrier’s new board

With the 2025 local elections now closed, Great Barrier Island has officially recorded the highest voter turnout in Auckland, with 56.2 percent…

Crowds turned out for the opening of Mumma Wenz Ice Cream, with locals calling it a sweet new addition to summer on the Barrier.

Community News

Around Aotea: Clean Outs, Concerts, and Community Calls

NOTICES Aotea Inorganic Collection Bookings OpenBook your on-property inorganic collection now to help reduce landfill waste.South: book by Tue 21 Oct, collection…

Tail fins of an Air New Zealand and Air Chathams aircraft, symbolising the new interline partnership set to link regional travellers through shared booking and baggage systems. Photo / Air NZ

Chatham Islands

Air NZ and Air Chathams join forces under new deal

Air New Zealand and Air Chathams have announced a new agreement that will allow passengers to book a single ticket for flights…

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Decisions from a Distance: Auckland Council Headquarters, 90 Kilometers Away from Aotea. Photo / NZME

Community News

Council jobs shrink as environmental roles and wages rise

Auckland Council has cut the number of positions tied to Great Barrier Island by more than a third since 2021, while wages have risen and the type of…

Weathered timber and rusting iron cling to what’s left of the old pioneer cottage on Blind Bay Road — soon to perhaps make way for a new build.

Property

Pioneer cottage at Blind Bay faces uncertain future

A weather-beaten pioneer cottage tucked away on Blind Bay Road looks set to be flattened, with agent Mike Jensen saying the characterful…

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

Community News

‘Small communities still care’: Lee says Aotea shows what local democracy looks like

Mike Lee says Great Barrier Island’s record voter turnout shows how much the island still values genuine local democracy. “This was, as…

Photo / James Wheeler / CC

New no-fishing zones arrive in the Hauraki Gulf this Weekend

New marine protection areas come into force across the Hauraki Gulf this weekend, as part of the Government’s new Marine Protection Bill…

The Beta Alia CX300 — Air New Zealand’s first fully electric aircraft — inside a hangar ahead of its four-month test programme.

Tech - Aotea Green

Air NZ’s first electric plane takes flight

A battery-powered aircraft has made its first flight in New Zealand, offering a glimpse of what the future of island and regional…

Grid - Alternative 2 - Page 3

Community News

Council jobs shrink as environmental roles and wages rise

Auckland Council has cut the number of positions tied to Great Barrier Island by more than a third since 2021, while wages have risen…

Weathered timber and rusting iron cling to what’s left of the old pioneer cottage on Blind Bay Road — soon to perhaps make way for a new build.

Property

Pioneer cottage at Blind Bay faces uncertain future

A weather-beaten pioneer cottage tucked away on Blind Bay Road looks set to be flattened, with agent Mike Jensen saying the characterful…

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

Community News

‘Small communities still care’: Lee says Aotea shows what local democracy looks like

Mike Lee says Great Barrier Island’s record voter turnout shows how much the island still values genuine local democracy. “This was, as…

Photo / James Wheeler / CC

New no-fishing zones arrive in the Hauraki Gulf this Weekend

New marine protection areas come into force across the Hauraki Gulf this weekend, as part of the Government’s new Marine Protection Bill…

The Beta Alia CX300 — Air New Zealand’s first fully electric aircraft — inside a hangar ahead of its four-month test programme.

Tech - Aotea Green

Air NZ’s first electric plane takes flight

A battery-powered aircraft has made its first flight in New Zealand, offering a glimpse of what the future of island and regional…

Grid - Alternative - Full Width - Page 3

Crowds turned out for the opening of Mumma Wenz Ice Cream, with locals calling it a sweet new addition to summer on the Barrier.

Community News

Around Aotea: Clean Outs, Concerts, and Community Calls

NOTICES Aotea Inorganic Collection Bookings OpenBook your on-property inorganic collection now to help reduce landfill waste.South: book by Tue 21 Oct, collection 29–31 Oct.Central: book by Tue 28 Oct, collection 5–6 Nov.North: book by Thu 30 Oct, collection 7 Nov.Visit…

Tail fins of an Air New Zealand and Air Chathams aircraft, symbolising the new interline partnership set to link regional travellers through shared booking and baggage systems. Photo / Air NZ

Chatham Islands

Air NZ and Air Chathams join forces under new deal

Air New Zealand and Air Chathams have announced a new agreement that will allow passengers to book a single ticket for flights…

Auckland branches of The Warehouse are among those affected by the retailer’s decision to stop sending goods directly to Great Barrier and the Chatham Islands from October 15.

Community News

Warehouse axes shipping to Great Barrier and Chathams

The Warehouse has announced it will stop sending online orders directly to Great Barrier Island and the Chatham Islands from October 15,…

The newly elected Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board — five locals chosen to represent the island for the next term.

Community News

Fordham, Daly and Watts top Great Barrier’s local election

Great Barrier Island has again recorded the highest voter turnout in Auckland, with 53.6 percent of eligible voters returning their papers –…

Auckland mayor Wayne Brown speaks about his proposals for the city's budget. Photo / RNZ / Marika Khabazi

Community News

Great Barrier tops Auckland for voter turnout as Wayne Brown storms home

Great Barrier Island has led the Auckland region in civic participation, recording the highest voter turnout as polls closed at noon today,…

A Fullers ferry crosses the Hauraki Gulf from Waiheke Island towards Auckland. The gulf is the focus of new legislation expanding marine protection zones across the region.

New Marine Protections for Hauraki Gulf Clear Parliament

Legislation expanding marine protection across the Hauraki Gulf has passed its third and final reading in Parliament, despite criticism over a last-minute…

Aotea Energy launches first NZ-made home battery

Aotea Energy, the green-tech startup founded by Tama Toki, has launched its first commercial product, the Mark 1 Smart Battery — a…

Community Spirit: The Aotea Growers & Makers Market at Claris Centre, a showcase of Great Barrier Island's finest local produce, crafts, and culinary delights. Photo / Manaaki Media

Community News

New Shops, New Gigs, and the Road to Wharf to Wharf

Spring on the Barrier: Who’s Opening, What’s On, and What’s Next. Photo / Stallholders and locals at the Growers and Makers Market in Claris, where island-made produce, plants, and crafts draw a steady crowd each spring.

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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

‘Small communities still care’: Lee says Aotea shows what local democracy looks like

Mike Lee says Great Barrier Island’s record voter turnout shows how much the island still values genuine local democracy. “This was, as…

Photo / James Wheeler / CC

New no-fishing zones arrive in the Hauraki Gulf this Weekend

New marine protection areas come into force across the Hauraki Gulf this weekend, as part of the Government’s new Marine Protection Bill…

The Beta Alia CX300 — Air New Zealand’s first fully electric aircraft — inside a hangar ahead of its four-month test programme.

Tech - Aotea Green

Air NZ’s first electric plane takes flight

A battery-powered aircraft has made its first flight in New Zealand, offering a glimpse of what the future of island and regional…

The newly elected Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board — five locals chosen to represent the island for the next term.

Community News

Fordham tops record turnout as final results confirm Barrier’s new board

With the 2025 local elections now closed, Great Barrier Island has officially recorded the highest voter turnout in Auckland, with 56.2 percent…

Crowds turned out for the opening of Mumma Wenz Ice Cream, with locals calling it a sweet new addition to summer on the Barrier.

Community News

Around Aotea: Clean Outs, Concerts, and Community Calls

NOTICES Aotea Inorganic Collection Bookings OpenBook your on-property inorganic collection now to help reduce landfill waste.South: book by Tue 21 Oct, collection…

Tail fins of an Air New Zealand and Air Chathams aircraft, symbolising the new interline partnership set to link regional travellers through shared booking and baggage systems. Photo / Air NZ

Chatham Islands

Air NZ and Air Chathams join forces under new deal

Air New Zealand and Air Chathams have announced a new agreement that will allow passengers to book a single ticket for flights…

Masonry Flow - 2 Columns - Page 3

No consent, no problem? 60sqm cabins could be built without red tape, easing the Barrier's housing crunch. Photo / Eric Petschek

Property

Granny flats get the green light — consent rules scrapped

Property owners can now build granny flats of up to 70 square metres without applying for a building consent, after new legislation…

A school of parore fish swim alongside mussels growing at a farm in New Zealand Photo / Lucy Underwood / University of Auckland

Ecology - Aotea Green

Blues star Kurt Eklund goes viral over new Hauraki Gulf fishing rules

Blues hooker Kurt Eklund has set off a storm online after questioning the fairness of the government’s new Hauraki Gulf / Tīkapa…

Decisions from a Distance: Auckland Council Headquarters, 90 Kilometers Away from Aotea. Photo / NZME

Community News

Council jobs shrink as environmental roles and wages rise

Auckland Council has cut the number of positions tied to Great Barrier Island by more than a third since 2021, while wages…

Weathered timber and rusting iron cling to what’s left of the old pioneer cottage on Blind Bay Road — soon to perhaps make way for a new build.

Property

Pioneer cottage at Blind Bay faces uncertain future

A weather-beaten pioneer cottage tucked away on Blind Bay Road looks set to be flattened, with agent Mike Jensen saying the characterful…

Masonry - Full Width - 3 Columns - Page 3

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

Community News

‘Small communities still care’: Lee says Aotea shows what local democracy looks like

Mike Lee says Great Barrier Island’s record voter turnout shows how much the island still values genuine local democracy. “This was, as…

Photo / James Wheeler / CC

New no-fishing zones arrive in the Hauraki Gulf this Weekend

New marine protection areas come into force across the Hauraki Gulf this weekend, as part of the Government’s new Marine Protection Bill…

The Beta Alia CX300 — Air New Zealand’s first fully electric aircraft — inside a hangar ahead of its four-month test programme.

Tech - Aotea Green

Air NZ’s first electric plane takes flight

A battery-powered aircraft has made its first flight in New Zealand, offering a glimpse of what the future of island and regional…

The newly elected Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board — five locals chosen to represent the island for the next term.

Community News

Fordham tops record turnout as final results confirm Barrier’s new board

With the 2025 local elections now closed, Great Barrier Island has officially recorded the highest voter turnout in Auckland, with 56.2 percent…

Crowds turned out for the opening of Mumma Wenz Ice Cream, with locals calling it a sweet new addition to summer on the Barrier.

Community News

Around Aotea: Clean Outs, Concerts, and Community Calls

NOTICES Aotea Inorganic Collection Bookings OpenBook your on-property inorganic collection now to help reduce landfill waste.South: book by Tue 21 Oct, collection…

Tail fins of an Air New Zealand and Air Chathams aircraft, symbolising the new interline partnership set to link regional travellers through shared booking and baggage systems. Photo / Air NZ

Chatham Islands

Air NZ and Air Chathams join forces under new deal

Air New Zealand and Air Chathams have announced a new agreement that will allow passengers to book a single ticket for flights…

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