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A crayfish lurks between rocks. Debate is intensifying over proposed quota increases and their impact on local marine life in the Hauraki Gulf. Photo / Jasus Edwards / CC

Environment

Controversy Swirls Around Crayfish Quota Increase

Conservation group LegaSea is raising concerns over a proposal by Fisheries New Zealand to increase commercial crayfish catch limits in the CRA 2 region (including Aotea). This proposal covers the northeast coast of New Zealand from Te Arai Point to…

Exploring new bounds: Dogs could enjoy their last leashed walks before proposed changes at Pah Beach.

Community News

Council Proposes Dog Bans and New Off-Leash Areas

Auckland Council is on the brink of implementing new regulations that will impact dog owners and their four-legged friends on Great Barrier Island. A proposal currently under consideration will see dogs banned from certain areas of Pah Beach, while simultaneously…

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DOC seeks sightings of entangled dolphin near Auckland

DOC is calling for public assistance in locating an entangled bottlenose dolphin reported in waters around western Auckland. The juvenile/subadult dolphin, which is travelling with a fully grown dolphin, was first reported to DOC’s hotline on 29 December. It was…

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

Environment

Exclusive: Exotic Caulerpa Mysteriously Dying Off Across New Zealand Waters

A rare piece of good news has emerged in New Zealand’s fight against the invasive exotic Caulerpa: the pest seaweed, which has plagued parts of Aotea, Great Barrier Island, the Hauraki Gulf and beyond. Sources have reported exclusively to AoteaGBI.news…

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Great Barrier Island is literally off the map when it comes to Auckland Transport's 10-year plan. Photo / AT

Community News

No Mention of Aotea in 10-Year Transport Plan

Great Barrier Island is literally off the map when it comes to Auckland Transport’s 10-year plan. Photo / AT Great Barrier Island…

Motairehe Road, now newly sealed, offers smoother and safer travel for over 25 families. Photo / Supplied

Community News

Smooth Road Ahead: Motairehe Gets New Seal

Motairehe Road, now newly sealed, offers smoother and safer travel for over 25 families. Photo / Supplied The once bumpy ride down…

A school of parore fish swim alongside mussels growing at a farm in New Zealand Photo / Lucy Underwood / University of Auckland

Mussel and Seaweed Farming in Hauraki Gulf Boosts Fish Populations, Study Shows

Mussel and seaweed farming in the Hauraki Gulf can increase wild fish populations and boost diversity, according to new research. A project…

The cutting-edge VS-9 is currently undergoing testing in the Hauraki Gulf and will be fitted with a cabin top once trials are complete. Photo / Supplied

Cutting-Edge Electric Hydrofoiling Ferry Hits the Hauraki Gulf

Fullers' latest ferry technology could reduce the journey to Great Barrier Island to under two hours.

Te Kura O Okiwi. Photo via Auckland Council

Community News

Barrier Schools Face Learning Support Crisis – NZEI

Rural school principals across New Zealand, including those on Great Barrier Island, are facing a dire shortage of learning support specialists, warns…