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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 Plan (SAP), with the public consultation period ending on October 7th. Erosion is a pressing issue across the…

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 sparked outcry from locals, following a notice quietly issued in the council-supported Aotea Advocate community flyer. The controversial…

Community News

SeaLink Workers Set to Strike Over Pay Disparity

SeaLink, services connecting Great Barrier Island, Waiheke, and Auckland, is facing potential disruptions just as the number of visitors begins to rise with Spring’s arrival. Workers have voted to strike over growing pay disparities. Starting from 24 September, around 50…

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

Environment

Community-Led Boat Wash Facility Proposed for Barrier

Auckland Council is proposing a community-led boat wash facility for Aotea to address the growing threat of invasive marine pests and the economic devastation caused by their spread. The facility aims to provide a safe and convenient location for boat…

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Community News

Knead Some New Skills? Take a Loaf at This Workshop

Do the enticing aromas of freshly baked bread wafting from your neighbor’s kitchen make your stomach rumble? Do store-bought loaves leave you…

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

Aotea Gets High-Tech Weapon to Fight Caulerpa

A new weapon is joining the fight against the invasive Caulerpa algae. The Aotea Caulerpa Response Team, MPI, the Aotea/Great Barrier Local…

Barrier Crowned New Zealand’s Best Island on Google Maps

Great Barrier Island has been crowned New Zealand’s best island according to Google Maps. The motu has received a whopping 4.9-star rating…

Technology

Apple Pulls Controversial iPad Pro Ad

Apple’s latest ad campaign for the iPad Pro has backfired in spectacular fashion, leaving the tech giant with egg (or perhaps paint)…

Locals Needed for Kathmandu’s Great Barrier Island Adventure Campaign. Photo / Kathmandu

Locals Invited to Shine in Kathmandu Campaign

Locals Sought for Kathmandu’s Great Barrier Island Adventure Campaign. Photo / Kathmandu Aotea Great Barrier Island residents have a unique opportunity to…