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The Great Barrier Island Ambulance Station in Tryphena. Photo / Supplied

Community News

Island Smashes Fundraising Goal for Paramedic Cover

Great Barrier Island’s community has rallied together, surpassing our fundraising target to ensure continuous ambulance service during a much-needed break for veteran volunteer paramedic, Adam Johnston. Donors have successfully raised over $19,000, ensuring that stand-in paramedic, Joy Carter, can seamlessly…

Community News

Aotea Boardriders Clubhouse Takes Shape Amid Community Effort

Surf enthusiasts have a reason to celebrate as the Aotea Boardriders Club sees its clubhouse begin to take shape. The initial stages of construction were launched with community spirit and volunteer effort, despite challenging weather conditions on Saturday. “Despite the…

Above: Motu Aotea is ditching single-use takeaway coffee cups. Photo / Greta Recup / Creative Commons

Environment & Ecology

Retailer Trashes Disposable Coffee Cup Ban

Above: Aotea has dumped single-use takeaway coffee cups. Photo / Greta Recup / Creative Commons In a move that stirred both support and concern among local businesses, the ban on disposable coffee cups introduced in October 2023 has sharply divided…

Hugh Chittock / Antarctica New Zealand, CC BY-SA

Environment & Ecology

West Antarctica’s ice sheet was smaller thousands of years ago – here’s why this matters today

Photo / Hugh Chittock/Antarctica New Zealand, CC BY-SA By Dan Lowry, GNS Science and Holly Kyeore Han, NASA As the climate warms and Antarctica’s glaciers and ice sheets melt, the resulting rise in sea level has the potential to displace…

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Aotea/Great Barrier Local Board members.

Community News

Community Hui to Shape the Future of Aotea Great Barrier Island Tourism

In an effort to address the ongoing challenges faced by the Aotea tourism sector, including the significant impact of travel costs on…

Oruawharo Medlands Ecovision (OME) has unveiled a new eco-hub in Medlands.

Community News

OME Launches Eco-Hub in Medlands

In a display of community initiative and environmental stewardship, Oruawharo Medlands Ecovision (OME) has unveiled a new eco-hub in Medlands. The new…

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

Politics

‘Dissolve Themselves in Acid’ – Brown Slams Govt Over Axed Fuel Tax

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown has delivered a scathing critique of the government’s decision to abolish the regional fuel tax, suggesting those responsible…