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Enere Taana-McLaren. Photo: Facebook screenshot

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Teen thug, 14, found guilty of stabbing schoolboy to death at Dunedin bus hub

Enere Taana-McLaren. Photo / Facebook.

Property

Tranquil Tryphena Retreat Awaits

To arrange a viewing, contact the agents: Mike Jensen on 021 825 826 or Karen Lombard on 021 765 776.

Property

Barrier Beach House Makes Headlines in the Financial Times

Great Barrier Island’s reputation as a hub for world-class architectural design has been reinforced with the Awana Beach House, designed…

Health Trustees on a recent site inspection of the new Community Health Centre wing. Photo / GBICHT

Community News

Health Centre Expansion, Nurse Tribute: Aotea’s Big Day

Great Barrier Island will celebrate two significant milestones on Saturday, April 12, with the opening of the Community Health Centre’s…

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Enere Taana-McLaren. Photo: Facebook screenshot

Community News

Teen thug, 14, found guilty of stabbing schoolboy to death at Dunedin bus hub

Enere Taana-McLaren. Photo / Facebook.

Property

Tranquil Tryphena Retreat Awaits

To arrange a viewing, contact the agents: Mike Jensen on 021 825 826 or Karen Lombard on 021 765 776.

Property

Barrier Beach House Makes Headlines in the Financial Times

Great Barrier Island’s reputation as a hub for world-class architectural design has been reinforced with the Awana Beach House, designed by Herbst Architects, being showcased in the Financial Times—the world’s…

Health Trustees on a recent site inspection of the new Community Health Centre wing. Photo / GBICHT

Community News

Health Centre Expansion, Nurse Tribute: Aotea’s Big Day

Great Barrier Island will celebrate two significant milestones on Saturday, April 12, with the opening of the Community Health Centre’s new wing and the retirement of beloved nurses Leonie Howie…

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Enere Taana-McLaren. Photo: Facebook screenshot

Community News

Teen thug, 14, found guilty of stabbing schoolboy to death at Dunedin bus hub

Enere Taana-McLaren. Photo / Facebook.

Property

Tranquil Tryphena Retreat Awaits

To arrange a viewing, contact the agents: Mike Jensen on 021 825 826 or Karen Lombard on 021 765 776.

Property

Barrier Beach House Makes Headlines in the Financial Times

Great Barrier Island’s reputation as a hub for world-class architectural design has been reinforced with the Awana Beach House, designed by Herbst Architects, being showcased in the Financial Times—the world’s most read business newspaper, headquartered in London. The FT, known…

Health Trustees on a recent site inspection of the new Community Health Centre wing. Photo / GBICHT

Community News

Health Centre Expansion, Nurse Tribute: Aotea’s Big Day

Great Barrier Island will celebrate two significant milestones on Saturday, April 12, with the opening of the Community Health Centre’s new wing and the retirement of beloved nurses Leonie Howie and Adele Robertson. The event begins at 1:00 pm at…

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Enere Taana-McLaren. Photo: Facebook screenshot

Community News

Teen thug, 14, found guilty of stabbing schoolboy to death at Dunedin bus hub

Enere Taana-McLaren. Photo / Facebook.

Property

Tranquil Tryphena Retreat Awaits

To arrange a viewing, contact the agents: Mike Jensen on 021 825 826 or Karen Lombard on 021 765 776.

Property

Barrier Beach House Makes Headlines in the Financial Times

Great Barrier Island’s reputation as a hub for world-class architectural design has been reinforced with the Awana Beach House, designed by Herbst Architects, being showcased in the Financial Times—the world’s most read business newspaper, headquartered in London. The FT, known…

Health Trustees on a recent site inspection of the new Community Health Centre wing. Photo / GBICHT

Community News

Health Centre Expansion, Nurse Tribute: Aotea’s Big Day

Great Barrier Island will celebrate two significant milestones on Saturday, April 12, with the opening of the Community Health Centre’s new wing and the retirement of beloved nurses Leonie Howie and Adele Robertson. The event begins at 1:00 pm at…

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Enere Taana-McLaren. Photo: Facebook screenshot

Community News

Teen thug, 14, found guilty of stabbing schoolboy to death at Dunedin bus hub

Enere Taana-McLaren. Photo / Facebook.

Property

Tranquil Tryphena Retreat Awaits

To arrange a viewing, contact the agents: Mike Jensen on 021 825 826 or Karen Lombard on 021 765 776.

Property

Barrier Beach House Makes Headlines in the Financial Times

Great Barrier Island’s reputation as a hub for world-class architectural design has been reinforced with the Awana Beach House, designed…

Health Trustees on a recent site inspection of the new Community Health Centre wing. Photo / GBICHT

Community News

Health Centre Expansion, Nurse Tribute: Aotea’s Big Day

Great Barrier Island will celebrate two significant milestones on Saturday, April 12, with the opening of the Community Health Centre’s…

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Community News

Teen thug, 14, found guilty of stabbing schoolboy to death at Dunedin bus hub

Enere Taana-McLaren. Photo / Facebook.

Property

Tranquil Tryphena Retreat Awaits

To arrange a viewing, contact the agents: Mike Jensen on 021 825 826 or Karen Lombard on 021 765 776.

Property

Barrier Beach House Makes Headlines in the Financial Times

Great Barrier Island’s reputation as a hub for world-class architectural design has been reinforced with the Awana Beach House, designed…

Health Trustees on a recent site inspection of the new Community Health Centre wing. Photo / GBICHT

Community News

Health Centre Expansion, Nurse Tribute: Aotea’s Big Day

Great Barrier Island will celebrate two significant milestones on Saturday, April 12, with the opening of the Community Health Centre’s…

List - Alternative - Full Width - Page 53

Enere Taana-McLaren. Photo: Facebook screenshot

Community News

Teen thug, 14, found guilty of stabbing schoolboy to death at Dunedin bus hub

Enere Taana-McLaren. Photo / Facebook.

Property

Tranquil Tryphena Retreat Awaits

To arrange a viewing, contact the agents: Mike Jensen on 021 825 826 or Karen Lombard on 021 765 776.

Property

Barrier Beach House Makes Headlines in the Financial Times

Great Barrier Island’s reputation as a hub for world-class architectural design has been reinforced with the Awana Beach House, designed by Herbst Architects, being showcased in the Financial Times—the world’s…

Health Trustees on a recent site inspection of the new Community Health Centre wing. Photo / GBICHT

Community News

Health Centre Expansion, Nurse Tribute: Aotea’s Big Day

Great Barrier Island will celebrate two significant milestones on Saturday, April 12, with the opening of the Community Health Centre’s new wing and the retirement of beloved nurses Leonie Howie…

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Enere Taana-McLaren. Photo: Facebook screenshot

Community News

Teen thug, 14, found guilty of stabbing schoolboy to death at Dunedin bus hub

Enere Taana-McLaren. Photo / Facebook.

Property

Tranquil Tryphena Retreat Awaits

To arrange a viewing, contact the agents: Mike Jensen on 021 825 826 or Karen Lombard on 021 765 776.

Property

Barrier Beach House Makes Headlines in the Financial Times

Great Barrier Island’s reputation as a hub for world-class architectural design has been reinforced with the Awana Beach House, designed by Herbst…

Health Trustees on a recent site inspection of the new Community Health Centre wing. Photo / GBICHT

Community News

Health Centre Expansion, Nurse Tribute: Aotea’s Big Day

Great Barrier Island will celebrate two significant milestones on Saturday, April 12, with the opening of the Community Health Centre’s new wing…

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Guilt-Free Goodness: Enjoy your flat whites and lattes in new earth-friendly cups at Mulberry Grove. Photo / Mulberry Grove Store

Environment

End of Disposable Coffee Cup Ban

New compostable cups at Mulberry Grove offer alternative to controversial ban.

25 Years of Windy Hill. Photo / AoteaGBI.news

Windy Hill’s 25-Year Journey: From Humble Beginnings to Island Haven

Each month, Judy Gilbert, founding Trustee and voluntary manager of the Windy Hill Wildlife Sanctuary, shares a summary of the latest happenings…

No consent, no problem? 60sqm cabins could be built without red tape, easing the Barrier's housing crunch. Photo / Eric Petschek

Barrier Building Bonanza? Granny Flat Reforms Could Slash Costs Amidst Housing Crisis

No consent, no problem? 60sqm cabins could be built without red tape, easing the Barrier’s housing crunch. Photo / Eric Petschek /…

Photo / James Wheeler / CC

Community News

Reel in the Prizes at Tight Lines Kids Fishing Comp This Saturday

Great Barrier Island – Get ready for an action-packed day on the water this Saturday, June 22nd! The “Tight Line’s Kids Fishing…

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

Environment

Great Barrier Island: A Weather Wonderland of Contrasts

It’s no secret to residents of Aotea, Great Barrier Island, that our weather can be a bit… dramatic. From torrential downpours to…

Photo / AoteaGBI.news

Property

Seven Ways to Relieve Mortgage Pressure

By Susan Edmunds, Money Correspondent, RNZ A combination of higher interest rates and a sharp economic downturn are putting pressure on some homeowners’…

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Aotea Locals Help Rescue Critically Ill Sea Turtle on Ōkupe Beach

DOC’s Sarah Dwyer cradles the critically ill hawksbill turtle found on Ōkupe Beach. Photo / DoC A hawksbill sea turtle found alive on Ōkupe beach, Aotea/Great Barrier Island,…

SeaLink ferry to Great Barrier Island: A costly voyage for islanders due to lack of subsidies and exemption from public transport regulations. Photo / Supplied

Community News

SeaLink Averts Strike, Reaches Tentative Agreement with Union

In what should come as a major relief for Great Barrier Island residents, the looming threat of a strike impacting the crucial…

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

SeaLink Makes Pay Offer as Strike Looms, Negotiations Ongoing

As ferry services brace for the Spring surge of visitors, SeaLink has made a pay offer to its workers while continuing last-minute…

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

Last Chance to Shape Barrier Shoreline’s Future

A final call is being issued to the Great Barrier Island community to provide their input on the Auckland Council’s Shoreline Adaptation…

Environment

DoC Approves Large-Scale Poisoning in the South as Residents Sound the Alarm

A decision by Oruawharo Medlands Ecovision (OME) to deploy rat poison across over 1,000 hectares in the south of the island has…

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Aotea Locals Help Rescue Critically Ill Sea Turtle on Ōkupe Beach

DOC’s Sarah Dwyer cradles the critically ill hawksbill turtle found on Ōkupe Beach. Photo / DoC A hawksbill sea turtle found alive on Ōkupe…

SeaLink ferry to Great Barrier Island: A costly voyage for islanders due to lack of subsidies and exemption from public transport regulations. Photo / Supplied

Community News

SeaLink Averts Strike, Reaches Tentative Agreement with Union

In what should come as a major relief for Great Barrier Island residents, the looming threat of a strike impacting the crucial…

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

SeaLink Makes Pay Offer as Strike Looms, Negotiations Ongoing

As ferry services brace for the Spring surge of visitors, SeaLink has made a pay offer to its workers while continuing last-minute…

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

Last Chance to Shape Barrier Shoreline’s Future

A final call is being issued to the Great Barrier Island community to provide their input on the Auckland Council’s Shoreline Adaptation…

Environment

DoC Approves Large-Scale Poisoning in the South as Residents Sound the Alarm

A decision by Oruawharo Medlands Ecovision (OME) to deploy rat poison across over 1,000 hectares in the south of the island has…

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Tryphena Wharf stands silent, awaiting urgent repairs amidst collapse concerns.

Community News

Auckland Transport Challenges SeaLink’s Safety Concerns, Tryphena Wharf Stays Open

In a defiant response to SeaLink’s claims of structural peril at Tryphena Wharf, Auckland Transport (AT) insists the facility remains open and safe, sparking a contentious divide over Great Barrier Island’s main port. Joshua Hyland, AT’s Delivery Manager for Public…

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

Island Shines with International Dark Sky Week Proclamation

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

The Wharf at Tryphena

Community News

Tryphena Wharf Closes Amid Collapse Risk; All Sailings Redirected

This story has been updated. View the latest development here. The structural integrity of Tryphena Wharf is in critical condition, with SeaLink…

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…

A Brush with History: Kirkwood’s Untouched Great Barrier Island.

IsleStyle

Kirkwood’s Port Fitzroy Masterpiece Resurfaces

Above: A Brush with History: Kirkwood’s Untouched Port Fitzroy Painting Emerges at Whanganui Auction House. A rare and stunning painting by Harry W. Kirkwood, depicting the serene beauty of Great Barrier Island’s Port Fitzroy before the touch of modern development,…

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Guilt-Free Goodness: Enjoy your flat whites and lattes in new earth-friendly cups at Mulberry Grove. Photo / Mulberry Grove Store

Environment

End of Disposable Coffee Cup Ban

New compostable cups at Mulberry Grove offer alternative to controversial ban.

25 Years of Windy Hill. Photo / AoteaGBI.news

Windy Hill’s 25-Year Journey: From Humble Beginnings to Island Haven

Each month, Judy Gilbert, founding Trustee and voluntary manager of the Windy Hill Wildlife Sanctuary, shares a summary of the latest happenings…

No consent, no problem? 60sqm cabins could be built without red tape, easing the Barrier's housing crunch. Photo / Eric Petschek

Barrier Building Bonanza? Granny Flat Reforms Could Slash Costs Amidst Housing Crisis

No consent, no problem? 60sqm cabins could be built without red tape, easing the Barrier’s housing crunch. Photo / Eric Petschek /…

Photo / James Wheeler / CC

Community News

Reel in the Prizes at Tight Lines Kids Fishing Comp This Saturday

Great Barrier Island – Get ready for an action-packed day on the water this Saturday, June 22nd! The “Tight Line’s Kids Fishing…

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

Environment

Great Barrier Island: A Weather Wonderland of Contrasts

It’s no secret to residents of Aotea, Great Barrier Island, that our weather can be a bit… dramatic. From torrential downpours to…

Photo / AoteaGBI.news

Property

Seven Ways to Relieve Mortgage Pressure

By Susan Edmunds, Money Correspondent, RNZ A combination of higher interest rates and a sharp economic downturn are putting pressure on some homeowners’…

Masonry Flow - 2 Columns - Page 53

Enere Taana-McLaren. Photo: Facebook screenshot

Community News

Teen thug, 14, found guilty of stabbing schoolboy to death at Dunedin bus hub

Enere Taana-McLaren. Photo / Facebook.

Property

Tranquil Tryphena Retreat Awaits

To arrange a viewing, contact the agents: Mike Jensen on 021 825 826 or Karen Lombard on 021 765 776.

Property

Barrier Beach House Makes Headlines in the Financial Times

Great Barrier Island’s reputation as a hub for world-class architectural design has been reinforced with the Awana Beach House, designed by Herbst…

Health Trustees on a recent site inspection of the new Community Health Centre wing. Photo / GBICHT

Community News

Health Centre Expansion, Nurse Tribute: Aotea’s Big Day

Great Barrier Island will celebrate two significant milestones on Saturday, April 12, with the opening of the Community Health Centre’s new wing…

Masonry - Full Width - 3 Columns - Page 53

Guilt-Free Goodness: Enjoy your flat whites and lattes in new earth-friendly cups at Mulberry Grove. Photo / Mulberry Grove Store

Environment

End of Disposable Coffee Cup Ban

New compostable cups at Mulberry Grove offer alternative to controversial ban.

25 Years of Windy Hill. Photo / AoteaGBI.news

Windy Hill’s 25-Year Journey: From Humble Beginnings to Island Haven

Each month, Judy Gilbert, founding Trustee and voluntary manager of the Windy Hill Wildlife Sanctuary, shares a summary of the latest happenings…

No consent, no problem? 60sqm cabins could be built without red tape, easing the Barrier's housing crunch. Photo / Eric Petschek

Barrier Building Bonanza? Granny Flat Reforms Could Slash Costs Amidst Housing Crisis

No consent, no problem? 60sqm cabins could be built without red tape, easing the Barrier’s housing crunch. Photo / Eric Petschek /…

Photo / James Wheeler / CC

Community News

Reel in the Prizes at Tight Lines Kids Fishing Comp This Saturday

Great Barrier Island – Get ready for an action-packed day on the water this Saturday, June 22nd! The “Tight Line’s Kids Fishing…

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

Environment

Great Barrier Island: A Weather Wonderland of Contrasts

It’s no secret to residents of Aotea, Great Barrier Island, that our weather can be a bit… dramatic. From torrential downpours to…

Photo / AoteaGBI.news

Property

Seven Ways to Relieve Mortgage Pressure

By Susan Edmunds, Money Correspondent, RNZ A combination of higher interest rates and a sharp economic downturn are putting pressure on some homeowners’…

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