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New Native Nursery in Medlands to Support Local Planting Projects

A new community-focused native plant nursery is preparing to open its gates in Medlands this April, offering eco-sourced, locally grown…

Viral Video: Octopus Riding Shark in Hauraki Gulf Becomes International Sensation

International media and scientific organisations are lapping up footage of a real life ‘Sharktopus’ filmed in the Hauraki Gulf. Marine…

Aotea/Great Barrier Local Board members.

Environment

Local Board Sinks Plans for Short-Stay Moorings Amid Budget and Consent Concerns

Plans to install a set of short-stay moorings in the Caulerpa-affected waters of Great Barrier Island have been scrapped, after…

Community News

Pigs, Stars, Seedlings & Stags: The Aotea Autumn Roundup

BUSH PIGS VS STAGS: A ROARING WEEKEND OF RUGBY The mighty Bush Pigs clashed with the Katikati Stags in a…

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Environment

New Native Nursery in Medlands to Support Local Planting Projects

A new community-focused native plant nursery is preparing to open its gates in Medlands this April, offering eco-sourced, locally grown plants for a wide range of planting projects. The Motu…

Viral Video: Octopus Riding Shark in Hauraki Gulf Becomes International Sensation

International media and scientific organisations are lapping up footage of a real life ‘Sharktopus’ filmed in the Hauraki Gulf. Marine biologist Professor Rochelle Constantine said the encounter in December 2023…

Aotea/Great Barrier Local Board members.

Environment

Local Board Sinks Plans for Short-Stay Moorings Amid Budget and Consent Concerns

Plans to install a set of short-stay moorings in the Caulerpa-affected waters of Great Barrier Island have been scrapped, after the Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board voted unanimously to…

Community News

Pigs, Stars, Seedlings & Stags: The Aotea Autumn Roundup

BUSH PIGS VS STAGS: A ROARING WEEKEND OF RUGBY The mighty Bush Pigs clashed with the Katikati Stags in a memorable home game on Aotea, organised thanks to local player…

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Environment

New Native Nursery in Medlands to Support Local Planting Projects

A new community-focused native plant nursery is preparing to open its gates in Medlands this April, offering eco-sourced, locally grown plants for a wide range of planting projects. The Motu Community Nursery is the continuation of a native nursery initiative…

Viral Video: Octopus Riding Shark in Hauraki Gulf Becomes International Sensation

International media and scientific organisations are lapping up footage of a real life ‘Sharktopus’ filmed in the Hauraki Gulf. Marine biologist Professor Rochelle Constantine said the encounter in December 2023 was a tale to top them all. In a post…

Aotea/Great Barrier Local Board members.

Environment

Local Board Sinks Plans for Short-Stay Moorings Amid Budget and Consent Concerns

Plans to install a set of short-stay moorings in the Caulerpa-affected waters of Great Barrier Island have been scrapped, after the Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board voted unanimously to abandon the project at its March meeting. Initially framed as…

Community News

Pigs, Stars, Seedlings & Stags: The Aotea Autumn Roundup

BUSH PIGS VS STAGS: A ROARING WEEKEND OF RUGBY The mighty Bush Pigs clashed with the Katikati Stags in a memorable home game on Aotea, organised thanks to local player Tyler Mitai Sykes and the wider Sykes whānau. Despite a…

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Environment

New Native Nursery in Medlands to Support Local Planting Projects

A new community-focused native plant nursery is preparing to open its gates in Medlands this April, offering eco-sourced, locally grown plants for a wide range of planting projects. The Motu Community Nursery is the continuation of a native nursery initiative…

Viral Video: Octopus Riding Shark in Hauraki Gulf Becomes International Sensation

International media and scientific organisations are lapping up footage of a real life ‘Sharktopus’ filmed in the Hauraki Gulf. Marine biologist Professor Rochelle Constantine said the encounter in December 2023 was a tale to top them all. In a post…

Aotea/Great Barrier Local Board members.

Environment

Local Board Sinks Plans for Short-Stay Moorings Amid Budget and Consent Concerns

Plans to install a set of short-stay moorings in the Caulerpa-affected waters of Great Barrier Island have been scrapped, after the Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board voted unanimously to abandon the project at its March meeting. Initially framed as…

Community News

Pigs, Stars, Seedlings & Stags: The Aotea Autumn Roundup

BUSH PIGS VS STAGS: A ROARING WEEKEND OF RUGBY The mighty Bush Pigs clashed with the Katikati Stags in a memorable home game on Aotea, organised thanks to local player Tyler Mitai Sykes and the wider Sykes whānau. Despite a…

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Environment

New Native Nursery in Medlands to Support Local Planting Projects

A new community-focused native plant nursery is preparing to open its gates in Medlands this April, offering eco-sourced, locally grown plants for a wide range of planting projects.…

Viral Video: Octopus Riding Shark in Hauraki Gulf Becomes International Sensation

International media and scientific organisations are lapping up footage of a real life ‘Sharktopus’ filmed in the Hauraki Gulf. Marine…

Aotea/Great Barrier Local Board members.

Environment

Local Board Sinks Plans for Short-Stay Moorings Amid Budget and Consent Concerns

Plans to install a set of short-stay moorings in the Caulerpa-affected waters of Great Barrier Island have been scrapped, after…

Community News

Pigs, Stars, Seedlings & Stags: The Aotea Autumn Roundup

BUSH PIGS VS STAGS: A ROARING WEEKEND OF RUGBY The mighty Bush Pigs clashed with the Katikati Stags in a…

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Environment

New Native Nursery in Medlands to Support Local Planting Projects

A new community-focused native plant nursery is preparing to open its gates in Medlands this April, offering eco-sourced, locally grown plants for a wide…

Viral Video: Octopus Riding Shark in Hauraki Gulf Becomes International Sensation

International media and scientific organisations are lapping up footage of a real life ‘Sharktopus’ filmed in the Hauraki Gulf. Marine…

Aotea/Great Barrier Local Board members.

Environment

Local Board Sinks Plans for Short-Stay Moorings Amid Budget and Consent Concerns

Plans to install a set of short-stay moorings in the Caulerpa-affected waters of Great Barrier Island have been scrapped, after…

Community News

Pigs, Stars, Seedlings & Stags: The Aotea Autumn Roundup

BUSH PIGS VS STAGS: A ROARING WEEKEND OF RUGBY The mighty Bush Pigs clashed with the Katikati Stags in a…

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Environment

New Native Nursery in Medlands to Support Local Planting Projects

A new community-focused native plant nursery is preparing to open its gates in Medlands this April, offering eco-sourced, locally grown plants for a wide range of planting projects. The Motu Community Nursery is the continuation of a native nursery initiative…

Viral Video: Octopus Riding Shark in Hauraki Gulf Becomes International Sensation

International media and scientific organisations are lapping up footage of a real life ‘Sharktopus’ filmed in the Hauraki Gulf. Marine biologist Professor Rochelle Constantine said the encounter in December 2023…

Aotea/Great Barrier Local Board members.

Environment

Local Board Sinks Plans for Short-Stay Moorings Amid Budget and Consent Concerns

Plans to install a set of short-stay moorings in the Caulerpa-affected waters of Great Barrier Island have been scrapped, after the Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board voted unanimously to…

Community News

Pigs, Stars, Seedlings & Stags: The Aotea Autumn Roundup

BUSH PIGS VS STAGS: A ROARING WEEKEND OF RUGBY The mighty Bush Pigs clashed with the Katikati Stags in a memorable home game on Aotea, organised thanks to local player…

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Environment

New Native Nursery in Medlands to Support Local Planting Projects

A new community-focused native plant nursery is preparing to open its gates in Medlands this April, offering eco-sourced, locally grown plants for…

Viral Video: Octopus Riding Shark in Hauraki Gulf Becomes International Sensation

International media and scientific organisations are lapping up footage of a real life ‘Sharktopus’ filmed in the Hauraki Gulf. Marine biologist Professor…

Aotea/Great Barrier Local Board members.

Environment

Local Board Sinks Plans for Short-Stay Moorings Amid Budget and Consent Concerns

Plans to install a set of short-stay moorings in the Caulerpa-affected waters of Great Barrier Island have been scrapped, after the Aotea…

Community News

Pigs, Stars, Seedlings & Stags: The Aotea Autumn Roundup

BUSH PIGS VS STAGS: A ROARING WEEKEND OF RUGBY The mighty Bush Pigs clashed with the Katikati Stags in a memorable home…

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Starlink Mini claims to bridge the digital divide, one remote location at a time.

SpaceX Expands Reach with portable, USB-powered ‘Starlink Mini’

The world of satellite internet is expanding, and Great Barrier Island might soon feel even less remote. SpaceX has unveiled the Starlink…

Medlands Beach glimmers in the moonlight, a testament to Aotea/Great Barrier Island's commitment to preserving the dark, star-filled skies. Photo / Mark Russell

Environment

Aotea Shines on Stuff and Lonely Planet This Matariki

Great Barrier Island Takes Center Stage as Stargazer’s Paradise

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Home Buying Becomes a Steeper Climb on Hauraki Gulf Islands

Home buyers eyeing property on the picturesque Hauraki Gulf Islands are set to face tough new financial barriers. As of 1 July,…

More than 100 tonnes of caulerpa washed up in this Great Barrier Island Bay after Cyclone Gabrielle. Photo / Sid Ware / Ministry for Primary Industries

Environment

Authorities Extend Caulerpa Control Measures

More than 100 tonnes of caulerpa washed up in this Great Barrier Island Bay after Cyclone Gabrielle. Photo / Sid Ware /…

Snapper showing signs of Milky White Flesh Syndrome, a condition linked to climate change and food scarcity in the Hauraki Gulf. Photo / Fishing NZ

Climate Change to Blame for Malnourished Snapper – NIWA

Fisheries New Zealand has pinpointed a combination of climate-related factors as the likely cause of Milky White Flesh Syndrome in snapper, according…

Community News

Pest-Free Panic: Rat Hunt Intensifies on Motutapu

The quest to capture a crafty rat from the pest-free shores of Motutapu has escalated, as conservation teams pull out all stops…

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Property

Interest rate change that could add $70k to borrowers’ loans

By Susan Edmunds, Money Correspondent, RNZ Interest rates might be dropping, but borrowers still need to prove they can pay back their loans at more than 8 percent,…

Aotea Community Health Trustee Leonie Howie with donated dental equipment. Photo / RNZ / Luka Forman

Community News

Great Barrier Island Secures First Dentist in 8 Years

After an eight-year wait, the Great Barrier Island community is finally celebrating the arrival of a new dentist. “We are ecstatic to…

Environment

Protecting the Gulf—or Not? Minister Defends Controversial Fishing Amendments

The Government’s promise to protect the Hauraki Gulf has sparked fury among conservationists, with critics warning that last-minute amendments to the Hauraki…

Anamata (The Tip Shop). Photo/ Facebook

Kaitoke School Takes Step Towards Charter School Status – News Roundup

Kaitoke School Exploring Charter School Model Kaitoke School, in collaboration with the Aotea Learning Hub, is exploring the possibility of becoming a…

Sun-Drenched Serenity: Medlands Beach on the East Coast of Great Barrier Island. Photo / AoteaGBI.news

Volunteers Needed for Coastal Health Survey

Organizers are calling on residents to participate in the upcoming Hauora Moana/ecological survey. The survey, coordinated by environmentalist John Bakunin, is scheduled…

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Property

Interest rate change that could add $70k to borrowers’ loans

By Susan Edmunds, Money Correspondent, RNZ Interest rates might be dropping, but borrowers still need to prove they can pay back their loans at…

Aotea Community Health Trustee Leonie Howie with donated dental equipment. Photo / RNZ / Luka Forman

Community News

Great Barrier Island Secures First Dentist in 8 Years

After an eight-year wait, the Great Barrier Island community is finally celebrating the arrival of a new dentist. “We are ecstatic to…

Environment

Protecting the Gulf—or Not? Minister Defends Controversial Fishing Amendments

The Government’s promise to protect the Hauraki Gulf has sparked fury among conservationists, with critics warning that last-minute amendments to the Hauraki…

Anamata (The Tip Shop). Photo/ Facebook

Kaitoke School Takes Step Towards Charter School Status – News Roundup

Kaitoke School Exploring Charter School Model Kaitoke School, in collaboration with the Aotea Learning Hub, is exploring the possibility of becoming a…

Sun-Drenched Serenity: Medlands Beach on the East Coast of Great Barrier Island. Photo / AoteaGBI.news

Volunteers Needed for Coastal Health Survey

Organizers are calling on residents to participate in the upcoming Hauora Moana/ecological survey. The survey, coordinated by environmentalist John Bakunin, is scheduled…

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Aotea/Great Barrier Local Board members.

Politics

Board Mobilises Against Fast-Track Bill

The Aotea Great Barrier Local Board is gearing up to submit its concerns on the government’s controversial Fast-Track Approvals Bill, as part of the Auckland Council’s collective feedback. The bill, promising streamlined processes for significant infrastructure projects, has sparked debate…

SeaLink ferry nearing Tryphena, Great Barrier Island (Aotea). Photo / GreatBarrier.co.nz

Community News

SeaLink Slashes Ferry Prices with 20% Autumn-Winter Discount

Driver and vehicle prices on some SeaLink ferry services in April are as low as $320. Photo / NZME Great Barrier Island could…

Aotea Army volunteers in action, transforming a garden with community spirit on Great Barrier Island. Photo / Aotea Army

Community News

Community Spirit in Action: Aotea Army Lends a Hand in Okupu

In a remarkable display of community spirit and solidarity, the newly-formed Aotea Army, a group of Barrier locals dedicated to helping those…

Economic Waves: The Triple Tax Surge Set to Hit Great Barrier Island's Shores. Photo / Mark Russell

Community News

Island Braces for 2024’s Triple Tax Turmoil

Economic Waves: The Triple Tax Surge Set to Hit Great Barrier Island’s Shores. Photo / Mark Russell EDITORIAL: As Aotea sails into…

Jamison Gibson-Park dashes through the defence, scoring his electrifying first try in a display of agility and determination. Photo / Balls.ie

Community News

Gibson-Park: Ireland’s Lucky Charm and Hat-Trick Hero

In a dazzling display that had rugby fans on the edge of their seats, Aotea’s very own Jamison Gibson-Park proved yet again…

Grazing into the Future: Alternative Proteins Could Reshape New Zealand's Landscape. Photo / Bernard Spragg / CC

Beyond Meat and Milk: Agricultural Sectors at a Crossroads

Grazing into the Future: Alternative Proteins Could Reshape New Zealand’s Landscape. Photo / Bernard Spragg / CC By Christopher Rosin, Lincoln University,…

Island Flavors on Tap: Great Barrier Brewing Company Seeks New Owners. Photo / Mark Russell

Liquid Gold: Iconic Barrier Brewery on the Market

Island Flavors on Tap: Great Barrier Brewing Company Seeks New Owners. Photo / Mark Russell Great Barrier Island Brewing Company, the brainchild…

Buzz Off, Summer: NZ's Insects Are Autumn-Bound, and Your Garden's Their Haven. Photo / Andy Murray

Insects are packing up for autumn – how we can help them through the cold

Buzz Off, Summer: NZ’s Insects Are Autumn-Bound, and Your Garden’s Their Haven. Photo / Andy Murray By Janice Lord, University of Otago and Connal McLean, Te Papa Tongarewa Chillier mornings and higher heating bills aren’t the only signs of the…

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Starlink Mini claims to bridge the digital divide, one remote location at a time.

SpaceX Expands Reach with portable, USB-powered ‘Starlink Mini’

The world of satellite internet is expanding, and Great Barrier Island might soon feel even less remote. SpaceX has unveiled the Starlink…

Medlands Beach glimmers in the moonlight, a testament to Aotea/Great Barrier Island's commitment to preserving the dark, star-filled skies. Photo / Mark Russell

Environment

Aotea Shines on Stuff and Lonely Planet This Matariki

Great Barrier Island Takes Center Stage as Stargazer’s Paradise

Photo / AoteaGBI.news

Home Buying Becomes a Steeper Climb on Hauraki Gulf Islands

Home buyers eyeing property on the picturesque Hauraki Gulf Islands are set to face tough new financial barriers. As of 1 July,…

More than 100 tonnes of caulerpa washed up in this Great Barrier Island Bay after Cyclone Gabrielle. Photo / Sid Ware / Ministry for Primary Industries

Environment

Authorities Extend Caulerpa Control Measures

More than 100 tonnes of caulerpa washed up in this Great Barrier Island Bay after Cyclone Gabrielle. Photo / Sid Ware /…

Snapper showing signs of Milky White Flesh Syndrome, a condition linked to climate change and food scarcity in the Hauraki Gulf. Photo / Fishing NZ

Climate Change to Blame for Malnourished Snapper – NIWA

Fisheries New Zealand has pinpointed a combination of climate-related factors as the likely cause of Milky White Flesh Syndrome in snapper, according…

Community News

Pest-Free Panic: Rat Hunt Intensifies on Motutapu

The quest to capture a crafty rat from the pest-free shores of Motutapu has escalated, as conservation teams pull out all stops…

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Environment

New Native Nursery in Medlands to Support Local Planting Projects

A new community-focused native plant nursery is preparing to open its gates in Medlands this April, offering eco-sourced, locally grown plants for…

Viral Video: Octopus Riding Shark in Hauraki Gulf Becomes International Sensation

International media and scientific organisations are lapping up footage of a real life ‘Sharktopus’ filmed in the Hauraki Gulf. Marine biologist Professor…

Aotea/Great Barrier Local Board members.

Environment

Local Board Sinks Plans for Short-Stay Moorings Amid Budget and Consent Concerns

Plans to install a set of short-stay moorings in the Caulerpa-affected waters of Great Barrier Island have been scrapped, after the Aotea…

Community News

Pigs, Stars, Seedlings & Stags: The Aotea Autumn Roundup

BUSH PIGS VS STAGS: A ROARING WEEKEND OF RUGBY The mighty Bush Pigs clashed with the Katikati Stags in a memorable home…

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More than 100 tonnes of caulerpa washed up in this Great Barrier Island Bay after Cyclone Gabrielle. Photo / Sid Ware / Ministry for Primary Industries

Environment

Great Barrier to Benefit from $5 Million Funding Against Caulerpa

New research shows people can change their minds about conspiracy theories.

Debunking the Rabbit Hole Theory: Conspiracy Beliefs Change Over Time

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.

Barrier Air to Hike Fares Amidst Auckland Airport $8 Billion Makeover

Photo by Sebastian Pena Lambarri

20°C seems the optimal temperature for life on Earth to thrive – what does this mean in a warming world

A new map from Auckland Council reveals the flood risk to Aotea, and the region's properties.

Community News

Council Map Reveals Flood Risk Properties Across Aotea

NZDF's uncrewed vessel, Bellona - a Bluebottle craft made by Sydney-based Ocius.

IsleStyle

Futuristic Navy Vessel Spotted Off Barrier Coast

Aotea/Great Barrier Local Board members.

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

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

Community News

OME Launches Eco-Hub in Medlands

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

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Starlink Mini claims to bridge the digital divide, one remote location at a time.

SpaceX Expands Reach with portable, USB-powered ‘Starlink Mini’

The world of satellite internet is expanding, and Great Barrier Island might soon feel even less remote. SpaceX has unveiled the Starlink…

Medlands Beach glimmers in the moonlight, a testament to Aotea/Great Barrier Island's commitment to preserving the dark, star-filled skies. Photo / Mark Russell

Environment

Aotea Shines on Stuff and Lonely Planet This Matariki

Great Barrier Island Takes Center Stage as Stargazer’s Paradise

Photo / AoteaGBI.news

Home Buying Becomes a Steeper Climb on Hauraki Gulf Islands

Home buyers eyeing property on the picturesque Hauraki Gulf Islands are set to face tough new financial barriers. As of 1 July,…

More than 100 tonnes of caulerpa washed up in this Great Barrier Island Bay after Cyclone Gabrielle. Photo / Sid Ware / Ministry for Primary Industries

Environment

Authorities Extend Caulerpa Control Measures

More than 100 tonnes of caulerpa washed up in this Great Barrier Island Bay after Cyclone Gabrielle. Photo / Sid Ware /…

Snapper showing signs of Milky White Flesh Syndrome, a condition linked to climate change and food scarcity in the Hauraki Gulf. Photo / Fishing NZ

Climate Change to Blame for Malnourished Snapper – NIWA

Fisheries New Zealand has pinpointed a combination of climate-related factors as the likely cause of Milky White Flesh Syndrome in snapper, according…

Community News

Pest-Free Panic: Rat Hunt Intensifies on Motutapu

The quest to capture a crafty rat from the pest-free shores of Motutapu has escalated, as conservation teams pull out all stops…

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