DOC’s Sarah Dwyer cradles the critically ill hawksbill turtle found on Ōkupe Beach. Photo / DoC A hawksbill sea turtle found alive on Ōkupe beach, Aotea/Great Barrier Island, has been…
In what should come as a major relief for Great Barrier Island residents, the looming threat of a strike impacting the crucial SeaLink ferry service has been averted. The ferry…
As ferry services brace for the Spring surge of visitors, SeaLink has made a pay offer to its workers while continuing last-minute negotiations to prevent strike action this week. The…
A final call is being issued to the Great Barrier Island community to provide their input on the Auckland Council’s Shoreline Adaptation Plan (SAP), with the public consultation period ending…
DOC’s Sarah Dwyer cradles the critically ill hawksbill turtle found on Ōkupe Beach. Photo / DoC A hawksbill sea turtle found alive on Ōkupe beach, Aotea/Great Barrier Island, has been urgently flown to Auckland Zoo for medical attention, where it…
In what should come as a major relief for Great Barrier Island residents, the looming threat of a strike impacting the crucial SeaLink ferry service has been averted. The ferry operator and the First Union have reached a tentative agreement,…
As ferry services brace for the Spring surge of visitors, SeaLink has made a pay offer to its workers while continuing last-minute negotiations to prevent strike action this week. The ferry operator, which services Great Barrier Island, Waiheke, and Auckland,…
A final call is being issued to the Great Barrier Island community to provide their input on the Auckland Council’s Shoreline Adaptation Plan (SAP), with the public consultation period ending on October 7th. Erosion is a pressing issue across the…
DOC’s Sarah Dwyer cradles the critically ill hawksbill turtle found on Ōkupe Beach. Photo / DoC A hawksbill sea turtle found alive on Ōkupe beach, Aotea/Great Barrier Island, has been urgently flown to Auckland Zoo for medical attention, where it…
In what should come as a major relief for Great Barrier Island residents, the looming threat of a strike impacting the crucial SeaLink ferry service has been averted. The ferry operator and the First Union have reached a tentative agreement,…
As ferry services brace for the Spring surge of visitors, SeaLink has made a pay offer to its workers while continuing last-minute negotiations to prevent strike action this week. The ferry operator, which services Great Barrier Island, Waiheke, and Auckland,…
A final call is being issued to the Great Barrier Island community to provide their input on the Auckland Council’s Shoreline Adaptation Plan (SAP), with the public consultation period ending on October 7th. Erosion is a pressing issue across the…
DOC’s Sarah Dwyer cradles the critically ill hawksbill turtle found on Ōkupe Beach. Photo / DoC A hawksbill sea turtle found alive on Ōkupe beach, Aotea/Great Barrier Island,…
DOC’s Sarah Dwyer cradles the critically ill hawksbill turtle found on Ōkupe Beach. Photo / DoC A hawksbill sea turtle found alive on Ōkupe beach, Aotea/Great Barrier Island, has been urgently flown to Auckland Zoo for medical attention, where it…
In what should come as a major relief for Great Barrier Island residents, the looming threat of a strike impacting the crucial SeaLink ferry service has been averted. The ferry…
As ferry services brace for the Spring surge of visitors, SeaLink has made a pay offer to its workers while continuing last-minute negotiations to prevent strike action this week. The…
A final call is being issued to the Great Barrier Island community to provide their input on the Auckland Council’s Shoreline Adaptation Plan (SAP), with the public consultation period ending…
By Julia J Rucklidge, University of Canterbury; Elena Moltchanova, University of Canterbury; Roger Mulder, University of Otago, and Siobhan A Campbell, University…
Great Barrier Island’s finest firefighting crews gathered Saturday for an exhilarating time trial competition that showcased their skill, teamwork, and dedication to…
As Autumn unfolds, it’s time to prepare our gardens for winter. Great Barrier Island’s unique coastal environment presents specific challenges, from sandy…
The once-thriving surf bar at Whangapoua, famous for its powerful waves and uncrowded breaks, has vanished, leaving local surfers longing for the good old days. But David Speir,…
The once-thriving surf bar at Whangapoua, famous for its powerful waves and uncrowded breaks, has vanished, leaving local surfers longing for the good old…
Photo / Jamey Stutz, CC BY-SA By Shaun Eaves, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington; Jamey Stutz, The Ohio State University; Kevin Norton, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington, and Pedro Doll, University of Canterbury How…
Great Barrier Island’s community has rallied together, surpassing our fundraising target to ensure continuous ambulance service during a much-needed break for veteran…
Joy and achievement: Great Barrier Island celebrates the licensing of its first early childhood centre. Photo / Petr Kratochvil / CC Aotea has reached a significant milestone with the licensing of its first Early Childhood Centre, culminating years of community…
By Julia J Rucklidge, University of Canterbury; Elena Moltchanova, University of Canterbury; Roger Mulder, University of Otago, and Siobhan A Campbell, University…
Great Barrier Island’s finest firefighting crews gathered Saturday for an exhilarating time trial competition that showcased their skill, teamwork, and dedication to…
As Autumn unfolds, it’s time to prepare our gardens for winter. Great Barrier Island’s unique coastal environment presents specific challenges, from sandy…
By Julia J Rucklidge, University of Canterbury; Elena Moltchanova, University of Canterbury; Roger Mulder, University of Otago, and Siobhan A Campbell, University…
Great Barrier Island’s finest firefighting crews gathered Saturday for an exhilarating time trial competition that showcased their skill, teamwork, and dedication to…
As Autumn unfolds, it’s time to prepare our gardens for winter. Great Barrier Island’s unique coastal environment presents specific challenges, from sandy…