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Search Widens for Missing Barrier Sailor

Barrier Yacht/ Skipper Disappearance Enters Third Month.

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…

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…

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…

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Community News

Search Widens for Missing Barrier Sailor

Barrier Yacht/ Skipper Disappearance Enters Third Month.

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…

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 the coal- and gas-fired plant will remain in…

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 glory days of the Clean Car Discount boom.…

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Community News

Search Widens for Missing Barrier Sailor

Barrier Yacht/ Skipper Disappearance Enters Third Month.

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 the coal- and gas-fired plant will remain in operation for the foreseeable future. “Most people said to me…

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 glory days of the Clean Car Discount boom. Fully electric vehicles made up 5.5% of new vehicle sales…

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Community News

Search Widens for Missing Barrier Sailor

Barrier Yacht/ Skipper Disappearance Enters Third Month.

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 the coal- and gas-fired plant will remain in operation for the foreseeable future. “Most people said to me…

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 glory days of the Clean Car Discount boom. Fully electric vehicles made up 5.5% of new vehicle sales…

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Community News

Search Widens for Missing Barrier Sailor

Barrier Yacht/ Skipper Disappearance Enters Third Month.

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…

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…

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…

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Community News

Search Widens for Missing Barrier Sailor

Barrier Yacht/ Skipper Disappearance Enters Third Month.

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…

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…

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…

List - Alternative - Full Width - Page 33

Community News

Search Widens for Missing Barrier Sailor

Barrier Yacht/ Skipper Disappearance Enters Third Month.

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…

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 the coal- and gas-fired plant will remain in…

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 glory days of the Clean Car Discount boom.…

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Community News

Search Widens for Missing Barrier Sailor

Barrier Yacht/ Skipper Disappearance Enters Third Month.

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…

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…

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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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Red Helicopter against a blue sky. Isaac benhesed / Unsplashed

Community News

Local Board Welcomes Stricter Rules for New Helipads — Community Opinion Split

Auckland Council has proposed new rules to make it harder for helipads to be approved on Great Barrier and Waiheke Islands. The Great Barrier Local Board has welcomed…

Community News

Island Buzzing with Easter and ANZAC Spirit – April Update

Easter Market & Mulberry Grove Art AuctionEaster Saturday, 19 April, brings the Easter Market to Claris Club from 10am—expect local stalls, kids’…

Environment

Fisheries NZ Responds to Crayfish Poaching Frenzy

Fisheries New Zealand has issued infringement notices to two individuals amid ongoing investigations into illegal crayfish poaching on Great Barrier Island. The…

Great Barrier named ‘The Next Frontier’ by BOSS Magazine

Great Barrier Island has been highlighted as one of the world’s emerging travel destinations by BOSS Magazine, a publication focusing on entrepreneurship,…

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

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Community News

Local Board Welcomes Stricter Rules for New Helipads — Community Opinion Split

Auckland Council has proposed new rules to make it harder for helipads to be approved on Great Barrier and Waiheke Islands. The Great Barrier…

Community News

Island Buzzing with Easter and ANZAC Spirit – April Update

Easter Market & Mulberry Grove Art AuctionEaster Saturday, 19 April, brings the Easter Market to Claris Club from 10am—expect local stalls, kids’…

Environment

Fisheries NZ Responds to Crayfish Poaching Frenzy

Fisheries New Zealand has issued infringement notices to two individuals amid ongoing investigations into illegal crayfish poaching on Great Barrier Island. The…

Great Barrier named ‘The Next Frontier’ by BOSS Magazine

Great Barrier Island has been highlighted as one of the world’s emerging travel destinations by BOSS Magazine, a publication focusing on entrepreneurship,…

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

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Learn the secrets to a bountiful harvest on Sunday, July 28th. Photo / RawPixel.com

Back to Roots with Fruit Tree Workshop

Green thumbs and gardening novices alike will have the opportunity to deepen their gardening know-how at the fruit tree planting and pruning workshop organized by Grow Food Aotea, taking place on Sunday, July 28th, from 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM…

Halo's Conor Haughton with an ATV full of standard mustelid traps Photo / Supplied

AI Traps Differentiate Predators from Native Birds

Halo’s Conor Haughton with an ATV full of standard mustelid traps Photo / Supplied By Cosmo Kentish-Barnes, RNZ Country File A pilot using artificial technology…

Vines climbing in a Vineyard in South Australia. CC / No Attribution

Vintage Tale: The Story of Great Barrier Island’s Winemaking

Each week, we feature a blast from the past, giving you a glimpse into the history and charm of Great Barrier Island.…

Health Trustees on a recent site inspection of the new Community Health Centre wing. Photo / GBICHT

Community News

New Health Centre Wing Nears Completion

Construction is nearing the finish line for the much-needed expansion of Great Barrier Island’s Community Health Centre. The new wing, which began…

The magic of Aotea's night sky, a Travelers' Choice award-winning experience. Photo / Mark Russell

Environment

Aotea Shines with Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Award

Great Barrier can celebrate another win for local tourism with Good Heavens, the island’s renowned dark sky experience, receiving the prestigious 2024…

Economic Waves: The Triple Tax Surge Set to Hit Great Barrier Island's Shores. Photo / Tātaki Auckland Unlimited

Community News

Kaitoke School Launches 2025 Calendar Fundraiser

Kaitoke School is gearing up to showcase the breathtaking beauty of Aotea through the lens of local photographers with the release of…

Problems with kina are arising in Northland and Coromandel, but also the South Island, Shane Jones says. Photo / Paul Caiger

Environment

Kina Catch Limit Triples to Combat Barrens

Problems with kina are arising across the north east. Photo / Paul Caiger In a move to tackle the worsening kina barrens…

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

Local Board’s Decade-Long Silence on Transport Subsidies

The Great Barrier Island local board chair is defending claims that the board has advocated for public transport and freight subsidies to and from the island, despite a lack of formal evidence supporting such requests. An investigation by AoteaGBI.news found…

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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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Community News

Search Widens for Missing Barrier Sailor

Barrier Yacht/ Skipper Disappearance Enters Third Month.

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…

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…

Masonry - Full Width - 3 Columns - Page 33

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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