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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.

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Christmas Community News Wrap

Aotea Army Brings Cheer to Kate Langford In another display of the generous spirit that defines our community, the Aotea…

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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…

Drax Project, Alex Goykhman / CC

Community News

December Delights: Aotea’s Events, Art, and Festive Highlights

Drax Project set to light up the stage this summer on Great Barrier Island with their signature blend of pop,…

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

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New Moorings to Revitalize Tourism Amid Caulerpa Crisis

Great Barrier Island is set to receive new screw pile moorings in a bid to revitalize tourism affected by severe…

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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 by Leon Foster, organized a successful working bee…

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 and culminating in a complete axing by 2030.…

Drax Project, Alex Goykhman / CC

Community News

December Delights: Aotea’s Events, Art, and Festive Highlights

Drax Project set to light up the stage this summer on Great Barrier Island with their signature blend of pop, R&B, and jazz-infused beats. Photo / Alex Goykhman

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

Community News

New Moorings to Revitalize Tourism Amid Caulerpa Crisis

Great Barrier Island is set to receive new screw pile moorings in a bid to revitalize tourism affected by severe restrictions to fishing and anchoring due to the invasive seaweed,…

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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 by Leon Foster, organized a successful working bee at Kate Langford’s home last Sunday. Kate expressed her heartfelt…

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 and culminating in a complete axing by 2030. There are around 200 families and businesses with landlines on…

Drax Project, Alex Goykhman / CC

Community News

December Delights: Aotea’s Events, Art, and Festive Highlights

Drax Project set to light up the stage this summer on Great Barrier Island with their signature blend of pop, R&B, and jazz-infused beats. Photo / Alex Goykhman

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

Community News

New Moorings to Revitalize Tourism Amid Caulerpa Crisis

Great Barrier Island is set to receive new screw pile moorings in a bid to revitalize tourism affected by severe restrictions to fishing and anchoring due to the invasive seaweed, Caulerpa. The project, jointly funded by the local board and…

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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 by Leon Foster, organized a successful working bee at Kate Langford’s home last Sunday. Kate expressed her heartfelt…

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 and culminating in a complete axing by 2030. There are around 200 families and businesses with landlines on…

Drax Project, Alex Goykhman / CC

Community News

December Delights: Aotea’s Events, Art, and Festive Highlights

Drax Project set to light up the stage this summer on Great Barrier Island with their signature blend of pop, R&B, and jazz-infused beats. Photo / Alex Goykhman

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

Community News

New Moorings to Revitalize Tourism Amid Caulerpa Crisis

Great Barrier Island is set to receive new screw pile moorings in a bid to revitalize tourism affected by severe restrictions to fishing and anchoring due to the invasive seaweed, Caulerpa. The project, jointly funded by the local board and…

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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 by Leon Foster, organized a successful…

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…

Drax Project, Alex Goykhman / CC

Community News

December Delights: Aotea’s Events, Art, and Festive Highlights

Drax Project set to light up the stage this summer on Great Barrier Island with their signature blend of pop,…

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

Community News

New Moorings to Revitalize Tourism Amid Caulerpa Crisis

Great Barrier Island is set to receive new screw pile moorings in a bid to revitalize tourism affected by severe…

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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 by Leon…

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…

Drax Project, Alex Goykhman / CC

Community News

December Delights: Aotea’s Events, Art, and Festive Highlights

Drax Project set to light up the stage this summer on Great Barrier Island with their signature blend of pop,…

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

Community News

New Moorings to Revitalize Tourism Amid Caulerpa Crisis

Great Barrier Island is set to receive new screw pile moorings in a bid to revitalize tourism affected by severe…

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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 by Leon Foster, organized a successful working bee at Kate Langford’s home last Sunday. Kate expressed her heartfelt…

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 and culminating in a complete axing by 2030.…

Drax Project, Alex Goykhman / CC

Community News

December Delights: Aotea’s Events, Art, and Festive Highlights

Drax Project set to light up the stage this summer on Great Barrier Island with their signature blend of pop, R&B, and jazz-infused beats. Photo / Alex Goykhman

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

Community News

New Moorings to Revitalize Tourism Amid Caulerpa Crisis

Great Barrier Island is set to receive new screw pile moorings in a bid to revitalize tourism affected by severe restrictions to fishing and anchoring due to the invasive seaweed,…

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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…

Drax Project, Alex Goykhman / CC

Community News

December Delights: Aotea’s Events, Art, and Festive Highlights

Drax Project set to light up the stage this summer on Great Barrier Island with their signature blend of pop, R&B, and…

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

Community News

New Moorings to Revitalize Tourism Amid Caulerpa Crisis

Great Barrier Island is set to receive new screw pile moorings in a bid to revitalize tourism affected by severe restrictions to…

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Live Ocean founders Blair Tuke and Peter Burling are diving headfirst into World Ocean Day, encouraging Kiwis to take the plunge and make a splash for ocean conservation. Photo / Live Ocean

Environment

Winter Dip for a Brighter Ocean Future

Live Ocean founders Blair Tuke and Peter Burling are diving headfirst into World Ocean Day, encouraging Kiwis to take the plunge and…

Phil Spencer explores New Zealand's architectural treasures in his new series, 'NZ’s Best Homes with Phil Spencer.' Photo / TVNZ

Phil Spencer to Wrap NZ Series with Aotea Architectural Marvel

Phil Spencer explores New Zealand’s architectural treasures in his new series, ‘NZ’s Best Homes with Phil Spencer.’ Photo / TVNZ Phil Spencer,…

The mysterious Mark 1 Smart battery prototype, seen being fabricated in a video on the Aotea Energy website. Set to be produced by Aotea Energy in late 2024, it will be released on Aotea first. Photo / AoteaEnergy.com

Tama Toki’s Electrifying New Mission: From Rongoā to Renewable Energy

The mysterious Mark 1 Smart battery prototype, seen being fabricated in a video on the Aotea Energy website. Set to be produced…

A rendering of Climeworks’ Generation 3 direct air capture plant. Photo / Climeworks

Australia to Host New Carbon Capture Plant

A rendering of Climeworks’ Generation 3 direct air capture plant, critics say it’s far from being a definitive solution to climate change.…

A Starlink antenna stands tall amidst the Marubo community, symbolizing the intersection of tradition and modernity as the tribe navigates the benefits and challenges of unfettered internet access. Photo / NYTimes

Watch What Happens When a Remote Community Gets Starlink

A Starlink antenna stands tall amidst the Marubo community, symbolizing the intersection of tradition and modernity as the tribe navigates the benefits…

Looking Down at Port Fitzroy Great Barrier Island. Photo / DoC

Community News

Great Barrier Island Sees Population Boom: 33.7% Increase Over Five Years

Great Barrier Island (Aotea) has experienced a population rise of 33.7% between 2018 and 2023. A contrast to the previous period of…

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Community News

Dramatic Overnight Rescue: Kayaker Found Safe After Hours-Long Search

A dramatic overnight search and rescue operation unfolded on the east coast of Great Barrier Island Monday, after an 82-year-old man went missing during a kayaking trip. Witnesses…

Two unidentified men with a remarkable fishing haul on Great Barrier Island, early 1900s. Can you identify them? Email editor@aoteagbi.news Photo / Supplied

Barrier Flashbacks

Pioneering life on Great Barrier Island

Coral Holroyd (née Eyre) provides a captivating look into early life on Great Barrier Island, recounting the Eyre family's experiences from the…

Mulberry Grove's shoreline, where erosion threaten both natural beauty and critical infrastructure. Photo / MGS

Community News

Under Sea-ge: Erosion Battle at Mulberry Grove

Mulberry Grove’s shoreline, where erosion threatens both natural beauty and critical infrastructure. Photo / MGS Auckland Council is set to visit Great…

Over time, the gulf was dredged of green-lipped mussels, leading to their complete disappearance. Photo / NIWA / Rebekah Parsons-King

Massive Mussel Drop Targets Hauraki Gulf Restoration

Over time, the gulf was dredged of green-lipped mussels, leading to their complete disappearance. Photo / NIWA / Rebekah Parsons-King Seven million…

Politics

A Leap of Faith or a Step Backwards? Orama’s Proposed School

EDITORIAL: The recent announcement of Orama Oasis’s intention to establish a charter school on Great Barrier Island should spark both interest and…

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Community News

Dramatic Overnight Rescue: Kayaker Found Safe After Hours-Long Search

A dramatic overnight search and rescue operation unfolded on the east coast of Great Barrier Island Monday, after an 82-year-old man went missing during…

Two unidentified men with a remarkable fishing haul on Great Barrier Island, early 1900s. Can you identify them? Email editor@aoteagbi.news Photo / Supplied

Barrier Flashbacks

Pioneering life on Great Barrier Island

Coral Holroyd (née Eyre) provides a captivating look into early life on Great Barrier Island, recounting the Eyre family's experiences from the…

Mulberry Grove's shoreline, where erosion threaten both natural beauty and critical infrastructure. Photo / MGS

Community News

Under Sea-ge: Erosion Battle at Mulberry Grove

Mulberry Grove’s shoreline, where erosion threatens both natural beauty and critical infrastructure. Photo / MGS Auckland Council is set to visit Great…

Over time, the gulf was dredged of green-lipped mussels, leading to their complete disappearance. Photo / NIWA / Rebekah Parsons-King

Massive Mussel Drop Targets Hauraki Gulf Restoration

Over time, the gulf was dredged of green-lipped mussels, leading to their complete disappearance. Photo / NIWA / Rebekah Parsons-King Seven million…

Politics

A Leap of Faith or a Step Backwards? Orama’s Proposed School

EDITORIAL: The recent announcement of Orama Oasis’s intention to establish a charter school on Great Barrier Island should spark both interest and…

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Eagle ray, Cabbage Tree Bay. Photo / Lachlan Macnaughtan

Community News

Fished for their meat and liver oil, many remarkable deep-water sharks and rays now face extinction

Photo / Lachlan Macnaughtan, CC BY-SA 4.0 By Brittany Finucci, National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research and Cassandra Rigby, James Cook University The deep ocean, beyond 200 metres of depth, is the largest and one of the most complex…

Photo / Zane Donaldson via Facebook

Community News

Yacht Hits Rocks near Tryphena, Skipper Safe

Aftermath of the unexpected: A grounded yacht lies against the rocks near Tryphena Point on Great Barrier Island. Photo / Zane Donaldson…

Portrait of Henry Winkelmann taken pre-1920s. Photo / William Henry Macey

Island Icons: Henry Winkelmann – Capturing Great Barrier’s Hidden Moments

In the latest installment of our “Island Icons” series, we turn the lens toward Henry Winkelmann, a name synonymous with pioneering photography…

Shipping containers in Bukit Merah, Singapore. Photo / CHUTTERSNAP

Politics

Rethinking the Viability of Free Trade in a WTO Stalemate World

By Jane Kelsey, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau The 13th World Trade Organization (WTO) ministerial conference in Abu Dhabi has failed…

Red Helicopter against a blue sky. Isaac benhesed / Unsplashed

Community News

Bid to Ban Chopper Pads Across Much of Gulf Islands

Helipads in Auckland Councillor's Crosshairs: A Move to Ban Them in Residential Areas

Photo by Sebastian Pena Lambarri

8 ways that stopping overfishing will promote biodiversity and help address climate change

By Rashid Sumaila, University of British Columbia Amid the escalating threats of a warming world, and with the latest annual United Nations…

David Gapes (right) near the pirate radio ship Tiri aground on Great Barrier Island. Photo / Herald Historic Archive

Radio Hauraki Pioneer David Gapes Dies

David Gapes (right) near the pirate radio ship Tiri aground on Great Barrier Island. Photo / NZME David Gapes, a key figure…

Scientists have discovered never-before-seen deep reefs in the Hauraki Gulf. Photo / DoC / Supplied

Mapping the Mysteries of the Hauraki Gulf

Scientists from the Department of Conservation (DoC) and Te Herenga Waka-Victoria University of Wellington have undertaken an ambitious project to map some of the Hauraki Gulf’s deepest and most unexplored reefs. Using an underwater drone, crews have plunged to depths…

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Live Ocean founders Blair Tuke and Peter Burling are diving headfirst into World Ocean Day, encouraging Kiwis to take the plunge and make a splash for ocean conservation. Photo / Live Ocean

Environment

Winter Dip for a Brighter Ocean Future

Live Ocean founders Blair Tuke and Peter Burling are diving headfirst into World Ocean Day, encouraging Kiwis to take the plunge and…

Phil Spencer explores New Zealand's architectural treasures in his new series, 'NZ’s Best Homes with Phil Spencer.' Photo / TVNZ

Phil Spencer to Wrap NZ Series with Aotea Architectural Marvel

Phil Spencer explores New Zealand’s architectural treasures in his new series, ‘NZ’s Best Homes with Phil Spencer.’ Photo / TVNZ Phil Spencer,…

The mysterious Mark 1 Smart battery prototype, seen being fabricated in a video on the Aotea Energy website. Set to be produced by Aotea Energy in late 2024, it will be released on Aotea first. Photo / AoteaEnergy.com

Tama Toki’s Electrifying New Mission: From Rongoā to Renewable Energy

The mysterious Mark 1 Smart battery prototype, seen being fabricated in a video on the Aotea Energy website. Set to be produced…

A rendering of Climeworks’ Generation 3 direct air capture plant. Photo / Climeworks

Australia to Host New Carbon Capture Plant

A rendering of Climeworks’ Generation 3 direct air capture plant, critics say it’s far from being a definitive solution to climate change.…

A Starlink antenna stands tall amidst the Marubo community, symbolizing the intersection of tradition and modernity as the tribe navigates the benefits and challenges of unfettered internet access. Photo / NYTimes

Watch What Happens When a Remote Community Gets Starlink

A Starlink antenna stands tall amidst the Marubo community, symbolizing the intersection of tradition and modernity as the tribe navigates the benefits…

Looking Down at Port Fitzroy Great Barrier Island. Photo / DoC

Community News

Great Barrier Island Sees Population Boom: 33.7% Increase Over Five Years

Great Barrier Island (Aotea) has experienced a population rise of 33.7% between 2018 and 2023. A contrast to the previous period of…

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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…

Drax Project, Alex Goykhman / CC

Community News

December Delights: Aotea’s Events, Art, and Festive Highlights

Drax Project set to light up the stage this summer on Great Barrier Island with their signature blend of pop, R&B, and…

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

Community News

New Moorings to Revitalize Tourism Amid Caulerpa Crisis

Great Barrier Island is set to receive new screw pile moorings in a bid to revitalize tourism affected by severe restrictions to…

Masonry - Full Width - 3 Columns - Page 49

Live Ocean founders Blair Tuke and Peter Burling are diving headfirst into World Ocean Day, encouraging Kiwis to take the plunge and make a splash for ocean conservation. Photo / Live Ocean

Environment

Winter Dip for a Brighter Ocean Future

Live Ocean founders Blair Tuke and Peter Burling are diving headfirst into World Ocean Day, encouraging Kiwis to take the plunge and…

Phil Spencer explores New Zealand's architectural treasures in his new series, 'NZ’s Best Homes with Phil Spencer.' Photo / TVNZ

Phil Spencer to Wrap NZ Series with Aotea Architectural Marvel

Phil Spencer explores New Zealand’s architectural treasures in his new series, ‘NZ’s Best Homes with Phil Spencer.’ Photo / TVNZ Phil Spencer,…

The mysterious Mark 1 Smart battery prototype, seen being fabricated in a video on the Aotea Energy website. Set to be produced by Aotea Energy in late 2024, it will be released on Aotea first. Photo / AoteaEnergy.com

Tama Toki’s Electrifying New Mission: From Rongoā to Renewable Energy

The mysterious Mark 1 Smart battery prototype, seen being fabricated in a video on the Aotea Energy website. Set to be produced…

A rendering of Climeworks’ Generation 3 direct air capture plant. Photo / Climeworks

Australia to Host New Carbon Capture Plant

A rendering of Climeworks’ Generation 3 direct air capture plant, critics say it’s far from being a definitive solution to climate change.…

A Starlink antenna stands tall amidst the Marubo community, symbolizing the intersection of tradition and modernity as the tribe navigates the benefits and challenges of unfettered internet access. Photo / NYTimes

Watch What Happens When a Remote Community Gets Starlink

A Starlink antenna stands tall amidst the Marubo community, symbolizing the intersection of tradition and modernity as the tribe navigates the benefits…

Looking Down at Port Fitzroy Great Barrier Island. Photo / DoC

Community News

Great Barrier Island Sees Population Boom: 33.7% Increase Over Five Years

Great Barrier Island (Aotea) has experienced a population rise of 33.7% between 2018 and 2023. A contrast to the previous period of…

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