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Looking out towards the rock at Pah Beach on Aotea, Great Barrier Island.

Politics

Destination Delusion: A Balance Between Sustainability and Survival

Some of the loudest voices on the motu yearn for quiet, pushing for further restrictions on tourism, seemingly oblivious to…

Wayne Brown Bus ex RNZ

Community News

AT to Lose Grip on Transport Planning

By Finn Blackwell The transport minister says he will work with Auckland Council to give it the power to set…

Embracing Eco-Efficiency: Bulk Bins at Stonewall Store Cut Costs and Packaging Waste, Pioneering Conservation Efforts on Great Barrier Island Photo / Ready Made

Community News

Stonewall Store’s Bulk Bin Options Translate to Big Savings

Embracing Eco-Efficiency: Bulk Bins at Stonewall Store Cut Costs and Packaging Waste, Pioneering Conservation Efforts. Photo / Ready Made Stonewall…

Barrier Air has introduced a $228 return flight voucher between Auckland and Great Barrier Island, available until Sunday, February 18, and valid for 12 months from date of purchase.

Community News

Sky-High Savings: Barrier Air’s $99 Fare Frenzy

Great Barrier Island’s skies just got a whole lot friendlier with Barrier Air announcing a jaw-dropping fare slash to $99…

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Looking out towards the rock at Pah Beach on Aotea, Great Barrier Island.

Politics

Destination Delusion: A Balance Between Sustainability and Survival

Some of the loudest voices on the motu yearn for quiet, pushing for further restrictions on tourism, seemingly oblivious to the widespread impacts their stance is already having.

Wayne Brown Bus ex RNZ

Community News

AT to Lose Grip on Transport Planning

By Finn Blackwell The transport minister says he will work with Auckland Council to give it the power to set its own 10-year-plan for the city’s transport network. Auckland is…

Embracing Eco-Efficiency: Bulk Bins at Stonewall Store Cut Costs and Packaging Waste, Pioneering Conservation Efforts on Great Barrier Island Photo / Ready Made

Community News

Stonewall Store’s Bulk Bin Options Translate to Big Savings

Embracing Eco-Efficiency: Bulk Bins at Stonewall Store Cut Costs and Packaging Waste, Pioneering Conservation Efforts. Photo / Ready Made Stonewall Store is making strides in environmental conservation while providing economic…

Barrier Air has introduced a $228 return flight voucher between Auckland and Great Barrier Island, available until Sunday, February 18, and valid for 12 months from date of purchase.

Community News

Sky-High Savings: Barrier Air’s $99 Fare Frenzy

Great Barrier Island’s skies just got a whole lot friendlier with Barrier Air announcing a jaw-dropping fare slash to $99 on all flights, for the next 10 days. Using the…

List - Vertical Post - Page 47

Looking out towards the rock at Pah Beach on Aotea, Great Barrier Island.

Politics

Destination Delusion: A Balance Between Sustainability and Survival

Some of the loudest voices on the motu yearn for quiet, pushing for further restrictions on tourism, seemingly oblivious to the widespread impacts their stance is already having.

Wayne Brown Bus ex RNZ

Community News

AT to Lose Grip on Transport Planning

By Finn Blackwell The transport minister says he will work with Auckland Council to give it the power to set its own 10-year-plan for the city’s transport network. Auckland is the only region in the country where elected members are…

Embracing Eco-Efficiency: Bulk Bins at Stonewall Store Cut Costs and Packaging Waste, Pioneering Conservation Efforts on Great Barrier Island Photo / Ready Made

Community News

Stonewall Store’s Bulk Bin Options Translate to Big Savings

Embracing Eco-Efficiency: Bulk Bins at Stonewall Store Cut Costs and Packaging Waste, Pioneering Conservation Efforts. Photo / Ready Made Stonewall Store is making strides in environmental conservation while providing economic benefits to the community, by slashing the pricing on its…

Barrier Air has introduced a $228 return flight voucher between Auckland and Great Barrier Island, available until Sunday, February 18, and valid for 12 months from date of purchase.

Community News

Sky-High Savings: Barrier Air’s $99 Fare Frenzy

Great Barrier Island’s skies just got a whole lot friendlier with Barrier Air announcing a jaw-dropping fare slash to $99 on all flights, for the next 10 days. Using the promo code “FLYNOW,” travelers can snag the online-only deal within…

List - Vertical Post - Full Width - Page 47

Looking out towards the rock at Pah Beach on Aotea, Great Barrier Island.

Politics

Destination Delusion: A Balance Between Sustainability and Survival

Some of the loudest voices on the motu yearn for quiet, pushing for further restrictions on tourism, seemingly oblivious to the widespread impacts their stance is already having.

Wayne Brown Bus ex RNZ

Community News

AT to Lose Grip on Transport Planning

By Finn Blackwell The transport minister says he will work with Auckland Council to give it the power to set its own 10-year-plan for the city’s transport network. Auckland is the only region in the country where elected members are…

Embracing Eco-Efficiency: Bulk Bins at Stonewall Store Cut Costs and Packaging Waste, Pioneering Conservation Efforts on Great Barrier Island Photo / Ready Made

Community News

Stonewall Store’s Bulk Bin Options Translate to Big Savings

Embracing Eco-Efficiency: Bulk Bins at Stonewall Store Cut Costs and Packaging Waste, Pioneering Conservation Efforts. Photo / Ready Made Stonewall Store is making strides in environmental conservation while providing economic benefits to the community, by slashing the pricing on its…

Barrier Air has introduced a $228 return flight voucher between Auckland and Great Barrier Island, available until Sunday, February 18, and valid for 12 months from date of purchase.

Community News

Sky-High Savings: Barrier Air’s $99 Fare Frenzy

Great Barrier Island’s skies just got a whole lot friendlier with Barrier Air announcing a jaw-dropping fare slash to $99 on all flights, for the next 10 days. Using the promo code “FLYNOW,” travelers can snag the online-only deal within…

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Looking out towards the rock at Pah Beach on Aotea, Great Barrier Island.

Politics

Destination Delusion: A Balance Between Sustainability and Survival

Some of the loudest voices on the motu yearn for quiet, pushing for further restrictions on tourism, seemingly oblivious to the widespread impacts their stance is already having.

Wayne Brown Bus ex RNZ

Community News

AT to Lose Grip on Transport Planning

By Finn Blackwell The transport minister says he will work with Auckland Council to give it the power to set…

Embracing Eco-Efficiency: Bulk Bins at Stonewall Store Cut Costs and Packaging Waste, Pioneering Conservation Efforts on Great Barrier Island Photo / Ready Made

Community News

Stonewall Store’s Bulk Bin Options Translate to Big Savings

Embracing Eco-Efficiency: Bulk Bins at Stonewall Store Cut Costs and Packaging Waste, Pioneering Conservation Efforts. Photo / Ready Made Stonewall…

Barrier Air has introduced a $228 return flight voucher between Auckland and Great Barrier Island, available until Sunday, February 18, and valid for 12 months from date of purchase.

Community News

Sky-High Savings: Barrier Air’s $99 Fare Frenzy

Great Barrier Island’s skies just got a whole lot friendlier with Barrier Air announcing a jaw-dropping fare slash to $99…

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Politics

Destination Delusion: A Balance Between Sustainability and Survival

Some of the loudest voices on the motu yearn for quiet, pushing for further restrictions on tourism, seemingly oblivious to the widespread impacts their…

Wayne Brown Bus ex RNZ

Community News

AT to Lose Grip on Transport Planning

By Finn Blackwell The transport minister says he will work with Auckland Council to give it the power to set…

Embracing Eco-Efficiency: Bulk Bins at Stonewall Store Cut Costs and Packaging Waste, Pioneering Conservation Efforts on Great Barrier Island Photo / Ready Made

Community News

Stonewall Store’s Bulk Bin Options Translate to Big Savings

Embracing Eco-Efficiency: Bulk Bins at Stonewall Store Cut Costs and Packaging Waste, Pioneering Conservation Efforts. Photo / Ready Made Stonewall…

Barrier Air has introduced a $228 return flight voucher between Auckland and Great Barrier Island, available until Sunday, February 18, and valid for 12 months from date of purchase.

Community News

Sky-High Savings: Barrier Air’s $99 Fare Frenzy

Great Barrier Island’s skies just got a whole lot friendlier with Barrier Air announcing a jaw-dropping fare slash to $99…

List - Alternative - Full Width - Page 47

Looking out towards the rock at Pah Beach on Aotea, Great Barrier Island.

Politics

Destination Delusion: A Balance Between Sustainability and Survival

Some of the loudest voices on the motu yearn for quiet, pushing for further restrictions on tourism, seemingly oblivious to the widespread impacts their stance is already having.

Wayne Brown Bus ex RNZ

Community News

AT to Lose Grip on Transport Planning

By Finn Blackwell The transport minister says he will work with Auckland Council to give it the power to set its own 10-year-plan for the city’s transport network. Auckland is…

Embracing Eco-Efficiency: Bulk Bins at Stonewall Store Cut Costs and Packaging Waste, Pioneering Conservation Efforts on Great Barrier Island Photo / Ready Made

Community News

Stonewall Store’s Bulk Bin Options Translate to Big Savings

Embracing Eco-Efficiency: Bulk Bins at Stonewall Store Cut Costs and Packaging Waste, Pioneering Conservation Efforts. Photo / Ready Made Stonewall Store is making strides in environmental conservation while providing economic…

Barrier Air has introduced a $228 return flight voucher between Auckland and Great Barrier Island, available until Sunday, February 18, and valid for 12 months from date of purchase.

Community News

Sky-High Savings: Barrier Air’s $99 Fare Frenzy

Great Barrier Island’s skies just got a whole lot friendlier with Barrier Air announcing a jaw-dropping fare slash to $99 on all flights, for the next 10 days. Using the…

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Looking out towards the rock at Pah Beach on Aotea, Great Barrier Island.

Politics

Destination Delusion: A Balance Between Sustainability and Survival

Some of the loudest voices on the motu yearn for quiet, pushing for further restrictions on tourism, seemingly oblivious to the widespread…

Wayne Brown Bus ex RNZ

Community News

AT to Lose Grip on Transport Planning

By Finn Blackwell The transport minister says he will work with Auckland Council to give it the power to set its own…

Embracing Eco-Efficiency: Bulk Bins at Stonewall Store Cut Costs and Packaging Waste, Pioneering Conservation Efforts on Great Barrier Island Photo / Ready Made

Community News

Stonewall Store’s Bulk Bin Options Translate to Big Savings

Embracing Eco-Efficiency: Bulk Bins at Stonewall Store Cut Costs and Packaging Waste, Pioneering Conservation Efforts. Photo / Ready Made Stonewall Store is…

Barrier Air has introduced a $228 return flight voucher between Auckland and Great Barrier Island, available until Sunday, February 18, and valid for 12 months from date of purchase.

Community News

Sky-High Savings: Barrier Air’s $99 Fare Frenzy

Great Barrier Island’s skies just got a whole lot friendlier with Barrier Air announcing a jaw-dropping fare slash to $99 on all…

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Nikau leaves have been braided around the posts at the front door. The scalloped roof line is visible from the garden. Each locally crafted dining chair is unique.

Barrier Flashbacks

Beyond the Point of No Return: A Life of Solitude and Magic on Great Barrier Island

Nikau leaves have been braided around the posts at the front door. The scalloped roof line is visible from the garden. Each…

Historic Premiere: ‘Flight of the Albatross’ Makes its Debut on Great Barrier Island

Barrier Flashbacks

From Gumboots to Glamour: ‘Flight of the Albatross’ Premieres on Great Barrier Island

On the 6th July 1996, the World Premiere of the movie ‘Flight of the Albatross’ was held in a large marquee erected…

A typical Barrier jetty. Tea-tree lasted well in salt water.

Barrier Flashbacks

A Trip to Great Barrier Island In 1932

"A Trip to Great Barrier Island In 1932," penned by Oliver Pipe, offers a captivating glimpse into a bygone era of adventure…

The Grumman Widgeon in 1971, embarking on a scenic journey across the Gulf.

Barrier Flashbacks

Seaplane to a New Start: A Teacher’s 1971 Great Barrier Adventure

This vivid account from 1971 captures the enchanting yet daunting journey of a new schoolteacher and his family to Great Barrier Island.…

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The Great Barrier Island local board will be hosting a free workshop titled 'Addiction 101' on Friday, March 1st, from 9am to 4:30pm at the Claris Conference Centre, 19 Whangaparapara Road.

IsleStyle

Free ‘Addiction 101’ Workshop Coming to Great Barrier/ Aotea

In a bid to foster a deeper understanding of addiction and recovery, the Great Barrier Island local board will be hosting a free workshop titled ‘Addiction 101’ on…

This bright-green invasive caulerpa seaweed is smothering the delicate marine ecosystem on Great Barrier Island. Photo / Glenn Edney

Environment & Ecology

Suction Dredging Trial to Target Caulerpa

Suction dredging is about to begin in a battle against the highly invasive caulerpa seaweed taking hold at Aotea, Great Barrier Island.

Photo / Sunergise, Aotea Great Barrier Island Local Board.

Can you charge an EV with solar panels?

In the wake of petrol prices on the Barrier soaring to a record $4.15 per litre, the highest in the country, the…

Hauraki Gulf from Rangitoto Island. Photo / Mike Locke / CC

Environment & Ecology

DOC Ramps Up Patrols to Enforce Dog Bans on Pest-Free Hauraki Gulf Islands

Department of Conservation (DOC) officials are stepping up patrols in response to an increase in reports of dogs on the pest-free islands…

IsleStyle

Tropical Fruit Growing Workshops Look Set For Island

Islanders eager to diversify their gardening skills have a unique opportunity coming up this March. Hugh Rose, the Chair of New Zealand…

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IsleStyle

Free ‘Addiction 101’ Workshop Coming to Great Barrier/ Aotea

In a bid to foster a deeper understanding of addiction and recovery, the Great Barrier Island local board will be hosting a free workshop…

This bright-green invasive caulerpa seaweed is smothering the delicate marine ecosystem on Great Barrier Island. Photo / Glenn Edney

Environment & Ecology

Suction Dredging Trial to Target Caulerpa

Suction dredging is about to begin in a battle against the highly invasive caulerpa seaweed taking hold at Aotea, Great Barrier Island.

Photo / Sunergise, Aotea Great Barrier Island Local Board.

Can you charge an EV with solar panels?

In the wake of petrol prices on the Barrier soaring to a record $4.15 per litre, the highest in the country, the…

Hauraki Gulf from Rangitoto Island. Photo / Mike Locke / CC

Environment & Ecology

DOC Ramps Up Patrols to Enforce Dog Bans on Pest-Free Hauraki Gulf Islands

Department of Conservation (DOC) officials are stepping up patrols in response to an increase in reports of dogs on the pest-free islands…

IsleStyle

Tropical Fruit Growing Workshops Look Set For Island

Islanders eager to diversify their gardening skills have a unique opportunity coming up this March. Hugh Rose, the Chair of New Zealand…

Masonry - Page 47

Nikau leaves have been braided around the posts at the front door. The scalloped roof line is visible from the garden. Each locally crafted dining chair is unique.

Barrier Flashbacks

Beyond the Point of No Return: A Life of Solitude and Magic on Great Barrier Island

Nikau leaves have been braided around the posts at the front door. The scalloped roof line is visible from the garden. Each…

Historic Premiere: ‘Flight of the Albatross’ Makes its Debut on Great Barrier Island

Barrier Flashbacks

From Gumboots to Glamour: ‘Flight of the Albatross’ Premieres on Great Barrier Island

On the 6th July 1996, the World Premiere of the movie ‘Flight of the Albatross’ was held in a large marquee erected…

A typical Barrier jetty. Tea-tree lasted well in salt water.

Barrier Flashbacks

A Trip to Great Barrier Island In 1932

"A Trip to Great Barrier Island In 1932," penned by Oliver Pipe, offers a captivating glimpse into a bygone era of adventure…

The Grumman Widgeon in 1971, embarking on a scenic journey across the Gulf.

Barrier Flashbacks

Seaplane to a New Start: A Teacher’s 1971 Great Barrier Adventure

This vivid account from 1971 captures the enchanting yet daunting journey of a new schoolteacher and his family to Great Barrier Island.…

Masonry Flow - 2 Columns - Page 47

Looking out towards the rock at Pah Beach on Aotea, Great Barrier Island.

Politics

Destination Delusion: A Balance Between Sustainability and Survival

Some of the loudest voices on the motu yearn for quiet, pushing for further restrictions on tourism, seemingly oblivious to the widespread…

Wayne Brown Bus ex RNZ

Community News

AT to Lose Grip on Transport Planning

By Finn Blackwell The transport minister says he will work with Auckland Council to give it the power to set its own…

Embracing Eco-Efficiency: Bulk Bins at Stonewall Store Cut Costs and Packaging Waste, Pioneering Conservation Efforts on Great Barrier Island Photo / Ready Made

Community News

Stonewall Store’s Bulk Bin Options Translate to Big Savings

Embracing Eco-Efficiency: Bulk Bins at Stonewall Store Cut Costs and Packaging Waste, Pioneering Conservation Efforts. Photo / Ready Made Stonewall Store is…

Barrier Air has introduced a $228 return flight voucher between Auckland and Great Barrier Island, available until Sunday, February 18, and valid for 12 months from date of purchase.

Community News

Sky-High Savings: Barrier Air’s $99 Fare Frenzy

Great Barrier Island’s skies just got a whole lot friendlier with Barrier Air announcing a jaw-dropping fare slash to $99 on all…

Masonry - Full Width - 3 Columns - Page 47

Nikau leaves have been braided around the posts at the front door. The scalloped roof line is visible from the garden. Each locally crafted dining chair is unique.

Barrier Flashbacks

Beyond the Point of No Return: A Life of Solitude and Magic on Great Barrier Island

Nikau leaves have been braided around the posts at the front door. The scalloped roof line is visible from the garden. Each…

Historic Premiere: ‘Flight of the Albatross’ Makes its Debut on Great Barrier Island

Barrier Flashbacks

From Gumboots to Glamour: ‘Flight of the Albatross’ Premieres on Great Barrier Island

On the 6th July 1996, the World Premiere of the movie ‘Flight of the Albatross’ was held in a large marquee erected…

A typical Barrier jetty. Tea-tree lasted well in salt water.

Barrier Flashbacks

A Trip to Great Barrier Island In 1932

"A Trip to Great Barrier Island In 1932," penned by Oliver Pipe, offers a captivating glimpse into a bygone era of adventure…

The Grumman Widgeon in 1971, embarking on a scenic journey across the Gulf.

Barrier Flashbacks

Seaplane to a New Start: A Teacher’s 1971 Great Barrier Adventure

This vivid account from 1971 captures the enchanting yet daunting journey of a new schoolteacher and his family to Great Barrier Island.…

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