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Venus and Starlink Satellites. Photo / Mike Lewinski / Creative Commons

Community News

Sky TV Fails Aotea as Landline Services Begin to Disappear

Residents of Aotea/Great Barrier Island have been left without Sky Television service for months, with repeated technician no-shows compounding the frustration. The issue comes as telco infrastructure provider Chorus prepares to withdraw landline phone services across the island over the…

Property

Great Barrier Island Sees Surge in Luxury Property Demand

Great Barrier Island is increasingly being recognized as a prime destination for affluent buyers looking for secluded luxury, according to a recent article by Australia’s leading property website, AllHomes.com.au. The article highlights a growing trend among the rich and famous…

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

Environment

Controversy Swirls Around Crayfish Quota Increase

Conservation group LegaSea is raising concerns over a proposal by Fisheries New Zealand to increase commercial crayfish catch limits in the CRA 2 region (including Aotea). This proposal covers the northeast coast of New Zealand from Te Arai Point to…

Exploring new bounds: Dogs could enjoy their last leashed walks before proposed changes at Pah Beach.

Community News

Council Proposes Dog Bans and New Off-Leash Areas

Auckland Council is on the brink of implementing new regulations that will impact dog owners and their four-legged friends on Great Barrier Island. A proposal currently under consideration will see dogs banned from certain areas of Pah Beach, while simultaneously…

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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…

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…