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Tryphena 2 Takes the Trophy! Their cool heads and disciplined approach earned them the top spot in the Great Barrier Island fire crew time trial. Photo / Leanne Sanderson via Barrier Bulletin

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Island Firefighters Turn Up the Heat in Time Trial Challenge

Great Barrier Island’s finest firefighting crews gathered Saturday for an exhilarating time trial competition that showcased their skill, teamwork, and…

Freshly Harvested Carrots: A Vibrant Addition to Your Autumn Garden

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Aotea Autumn Planting: A Comprehensive Guide

As Autumn unfolds, it’s time to prepare our gardens for winter. Great Barrier Island’s unique coastal environment presents specific challenges,…

Change in the Air: Barrier Air Revises Ticket Policy Amid Soaring Costs. Photo / 100% Pure NZ

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Barrier Air Slashes Prices to $79 for Matariki Weekend Getaway

Locals have an opportunity to get off the rock and enjoy a weekend in the big smoke, thanks to Matariki…

Stunning view of Queenstown from Bob's Peak, showcasing the breathtaking beauty of New Zealand's premier tourist destination. Photo / Lawrence Murray / CC

Welcome to NZ – now pay up: the risks and rewards of raising the foreign tourist tax

As our local board contemplates a tourism tax, central government is also considering hiking taxes for visitors. In this climate,…

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Tryphena 2 Takes the Trophy! Their cool heads and disciplined approach earned them the top spot in the Great Barrier Island fire crew time trial. Photo / Leanne Sanderson via Barrier Bulletin

Community News

Island Firefighters Turn Up the Heat in Time Trial Challenge

Great Barrier Island’s finest firefighting crews gathered Saturday for an exhilarating time trial competition that showcased their skill, teamwork, and dedication to protecting our island community. Crews from Tryphena, Kaitoke,…

Freshly Harvested Carrots: A Vibrant Addition to Your Autumn Garden

Community News

Aotea Autumn Planting: A Comprehensive Guide

As Autumn unfolds, it’s time to prepare our gardens for winter. Great Barrier Island’s unique coastal environment presents specific challenges, from sandy soils and sea spray on the east coast…

Change in the Air: Barrier Air Revises Ticket Policy Amid Soaring Costs. Photo / 100% Pure NZ

Community News

Barrier Air Slashes Prices to $79 for Matariki Weekend Getaway

Locals have an opportunity to get off the rock and enjoy a weekend in the big smoke, thanks to Matariki long weekend specials just released by Barrier Air. With tourists…

Stunning view of Queenstown from Bob's Peak, showcasing the breathtaking beauty of New Zealand's premier tourist destination. Photo / Lawrence Murray / CC

Welcome to NZ – now pay up: the risks and rewards of raising the foreign tourist tax

As our local board contemplates a tourism tax, central government is also considering hiking taxes for visitors. In this climate, what are the risks and rewards of a tourist tax.

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Tryphena 2 Takes the Trophy! Their cool heads and disciplined approach earned them the top spot in the Great Barrier Island fire crew time trial. Photo / Leanne Sanderson via Barrier Bulletin

Community News

Island Firefighters Turn Up the Heat in Time Trial Challenge

Great Barrier Island’s finest firefighting crews gathered Saturday for an exhilarating time trial competition that showcased their skill, teamwork, and dedication to protecting our island community. Crews from Tryphena, Kaitoke, Okupu, and Awana/Okiwi battled it out, demonstrating their expertise in…

Freshly Harvested Carrots: A Vibrant Addition to Your Autumn Garden

Community News

Aotea Autumn Planting: A Comprehensive Guide

As Autumn unfolds, it’s time to prepare our gardens for winter. Great Barrier Island’s unique coastal environment presents specific challenges, from sandy soils and sea spray on the east coast around Medlands to the damp, windy conditions on the west…

Change in the Air: Barrier Air Revises Ticket Policy Amid Soaring Costs. Photo / 100% Pure NZ

Community News

Barrier Air Slashes Prices to $79 for Matariki Weekend Getaway

Locals have an opportunity to get off the rock and enjoy a weekend in the big smoke, thanks to Matariki long weekend specials just released by Barrier Air. With tourists and holidaymakers set to flock to the motu, Barrier Air…

Stunning view of Queenstown from Bob's Peak, showcasing the breathtaking beauty of New Zealand's premier tourist destination. Photo / Lawrence Murray / CC

Welcome to NZ – now pay up: the risks and rewards of raising the foreign tourist tax

As our local board contemplates a tourism tax, central government is also considering hiking taxes for visitors. In this climate, what are the risks and rewards of a tourist tax.

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Tryphena 2 Takes the Trophy! Their cool heads and disciplined approach earned them the top spot in the Great Barrier Island fire crew time trial. Photo / Leanne Sanderson via Barrier Bulletin

Community News

Island Firefighters Turn Up the Heat in Time Trial Challenge

Great Barrier Island’s finest firefighting crews gathered Saturday for an exhilarating time trial competition that showcased their skill, teamwork, and dedication to protecting our island community. Crews from Tryphena, Kaitoke, Okupu, and Awana/Okiwi battled it out, demonstrating their expertise in…

Freshly Harvested Carrots: A Vibrant Addition to Your Autumn Garden

Community News

Aotea Autumn Planting: A Comprehensive Guide

As Autumn unfolds, it’s time to prepare our gardens for winter. Great Barrier Island’s unique coastal environment presents specific challenges, from sandy soils and sea spray on the east coast around Medlands to the damp, windy conditions on the west…

Change in the Air: Barrier Air Revises Ticket Policy Amid Soaring Costs. Photo / 100% Pure NZ

Community News

Barrier Air Slashes Prices to $79 for Matariki Weekend Getaway

Locals have an opportunity to get off the rock and enjoy a weekend in the big smoke, thanks to Matariki long weekend specials just released by Barrier Air. With tourists and holidaymakers set to flock to the motu, Barrier Air…

Stunning view of Queenstown from Bob's Peak, showcasing the breathtaking beauty of New Zealand's premier tourist destination. Photo / Lawrence Murray / CC

Welcome to NZ – now pay up: the risks and rewards of raising the foreign tourist tax

As our local board contemplates a tourism tax, central government is also considering hiking taxes for visitors. In this climate, what are the risks and rewards of a tourist tax.

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Tryphena 2 Takes the Trophy! Their cool heads and disciplined approach earned them the top spot in the Great Barrier Island fire crew time trial. Photo / Leanne Sanderson via Barrier Bulletin

Community News

Island Firefighters Turn Up the Heat in Time Trial Challenge

Great Barrier Island’s finest firefighting crews gathered Saturday for an exhilarating time trial competition that showcased their skill, teamwork, and dedication to protecting our island community. Crews from…

Freshly Harvested Carrots: A Vibrant Addition to Your Autumn Garden

Community News

Aotea Autumn Planting: A Comprehensive Guide

As Autumn unfolds, it’s time to prepare our gardens for winter. Great Barrier Island’s unique coastal environment presents specific challenges,…

Change in the Air: Barrier Air Revises Ticket Policy Amid Soaring Costs. Photo / 100% Pure NZ

Community News

Barrier Air Slashes Prices to $79 for Matariki Weekend Getaway

Locals have an opportunity to get off the rock and enjoy a weekend in the big smoke, thanks to Matariki…

Stunning view of Queenstown from Bob's Peak, showcasing the breathtaking beauty of New Zealand's premier tourist destination. Photo / Lawrence Murray / CC

Welcome to NZ – now pay up: the risks and rewards of raising the foreign tourist tax

As our local board contemplates a tourism tax, central government is also considering hiking taxes for visitors. In this climate,…

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Community News

Island Firefighters Turn Up the Heat in Time Trial Challenge

Great Barrier Island’s finest firefighting crews gathered Saturday for an exhilarating time trial competition that showcased their skill, teamwork, and dedication to protecting our…

Freshly Harvested Carrots: A Vibrant Addition to Your Autumn Garden

Community News

Aotea Autumn Planting: A Comprehensive Guide

As Autumn unfolds, it’s time to prepare our gardens for winter. Great Barrier Island’s unique coastal environment presents specific challenges,…

Change in the Air: Barrier Air Revises Ticket Policy Amid Soaring Costs. Photo / 100% Pure NZ

Community News

Barrier Air Slashes Prices to $79 for Matariki Weekend Getaway

Locals have an opportunity to get off the rock and enjoy a weekend in the big smoke, thanks to Matariki…

Stunning view of Queenstown from Bob's Peak, showcasing the breathtaking beauty of New Zealand's premier tourist destination. Photo / Lawrence Murray / CC

Welcome to NZ – now pay up: the risks and rewards of raising the foreign tourist tax

As our local board contemplates a tourism tax, central government is also considering hiking taxes for visitors. In this climate,…

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Tryphena 2 Takes the Trophy! Their cool heads and disciplined approach earned them the top spot in the Great Barrier Island fire crew time trial. Photo / Leanne Sanderson via Barrier Bulletin

Community News

Island Firefighters Turn Up the Heat in Time Trial Challenge

Great Barrier Island’s finest firefighting crews gathered Saturday for an exhilarating time trial competition that showcased their skill, teamwork, and dedication to protecting our island community. Crews from Tryphena, Kaitoke, Okupu, and Awana/Okiwi battled it out, demonstrating their expertise in…

Freshly Harvested Carrots: A Vibrant Addition to Your Autumn Garden

Community News

Aotea Autumn Planting: A Comprehensive Guide

As Autumn unfolds, it’s time to prepare our gardens for winter. Great Barrier Island’s unique coastal environment presents specific challenges, from sandy soils and sea spray on the east coast…

Change in the Air: Barrier Air Revises Ticket Policy Amid Soaring Costs. Photo / 100% Pure NZ

Community News

Barrier Air Slashes Prices to $79 for Matariki Weekend Getaway

Locals have an opportunity to get off the rock and enjoy a weekend in the big smoke, thanks to Matariki long weekend specials just released by Barrier Air. With tourists…

Stunning view of Queenstown from Bob's Peak, showcasing the breathtaking beauty of New Zealand's premier tourist destination. Photo / Lawrence Murray / CC

Welcome to NZ – now pay up: the risks and rewards of raising the foreign tourist tax

As our local board contemplates a tourism tax, central government is also considering hiking taxes for visitors. In this climate, what are the risks and rewards of a tourist tax.

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Tryphena 2 Takes the Trophy! Their cool heads and disciplined approach earned them the top spot in the Great Barrier Island fire crew time trial. Photo / Leanne Sanderson via Barrier Bulletin

Community News

Island Firefighters Turn Up the Heat in Time Trial Challenge

Great Barrier Island’s finest firefighting crews gathered Saturday for an exhilarating time trial competition that showcased their skill, teamwork, and dedication to…

Freshly Harvested Carrots: A Vibrant Addition to Your Autumn Garden

Community News

Aotea Autumn Planting: A Comprehensive Guide

As Autumn unfolds, it’s time to prepare our gardens for winter. Great Barrier Island’s unique coastal environment presents specific challenges, from sandy…

Change in the Air: Barrier Air Revises Ticket Policy Amid Soaring Costs. Photo / 100% Pure NZ

Community News

Barrier Air Slashes Prices to $79 for Matariki Weekend Getaway

Locals have an opportunity to get off the rock and enjoy a weekend in the big smoke, thanks to Matariki long weekend…

Stunning view of Queenstown from Bob's Peak, showcasing the breathtaking beauty of New Zealand's premier tourist destination. Photo / Lawrence Murray / CC

Welcome to NZ – now pay up: the risks and rewards of raising the foreign tourist tax

As our local board contemplates a tourism tax, central government is also considering hiking taxes for visitors. In this climate, what are…

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Venus and Starlink Satellites. Photo / Mike Lewinski / Creative Commons

Starlink Halves Broadband Fees with New Plan

Starlink has introduced a new service plan slashing its monthly fee by half, and directly challenging Spark’s slower, now more expensive offerings.

Despite having no official basis, the Kowhai flower is commonly considered the National flower of New Zealand. Sophora microphylla is a spectacular, semi-evergreen, spreading tree, particularly in spring when it bursts into deep yellow flower. Observed on the shores of Lake Te Anau, New Zealand. Photo / Alan Vernon

Plants are Flowering Earlier than Ever – Here’s How they Sense the Seasons

Despite having no official basis, the Kōwhai flower is commonly considered the National flower of New Zealand. Sophora microphylla is a spectacular,…

Apple TV Series Severance. Photo / Apple

IsleStyle

The Art of Forgetting Work: Winning Strategies for Work-Life Balance

By Jane Gifkins, Griffith University In the hit dystopian TV series Severance, employees at biotech corporation Lumon Industries find it easy to…

Fermenting Fundamentals: A Workshop Whisking Great Barrier into a Probiotic Paradise. Photo / Local Food Initiative

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Fermenting Fest: Gear Up for Gut-Friendly Workshop

Grow Food Aotea is stirring up community interest with a fermentation workshop designed to unlock the secrets of kitchen alchemy. On Saturday,…

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The Great Barrier Island Ambulance Station in Tryphena. Photo / Supplied

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Island Smashes Fundraising Goal for Paramedic Cover

Great Barrier Island’s community has rallied together, surpassing our fundraising target to ensure continuous ambulance service during a much-needed break for veteran volunteer paramedic, Adam Johnston. Donors have…

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Aotea Boardriders Clubhouse Takes Shape Amid Community Effort

Surf enthusiasts have a reason to celebrate as the Aotea Boardriders Club sees its clubhouse begin to take shape. The initial stages…

Above: Motu Aotea is ditching single-use takeaway coffee cups. Photo / Greta Recup / Creative Commons

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Retailer Trashes Disposable Coffee Cup Ban

Above: Aotea has dumped single-use takeaway coffee cups. Photo / Greta Recup / Creative Commons In a move that stirred both support…

Hugh Chittock / Antarctica New Zealand, CC BY-SA

West Antarctica’s ice sheet was smaller thousands of years ago – here’s why this matters today

Photo / Hugh Chittock/Antarctica New Zealand, CC BY-SA By Dan Lowry, GNS Science and Holly Kyeore Han, NASA As the climate warms…

Okupu Native Plants Thrive in Battle Against Kikuyu. Photo / AGBILB

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Poison-Free Prosperity as Okupu Beach Natives Thrive

Okupu Native Plants Thrive in Battle Against Kikuyu. Photo / AGBILB More than 150 native plants are flourishing in Okupu, Great Barrier…

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Community News

Island Smashes Fundraising Goal for Paramedic Cover

Great Barrier Island’s community has rallied together, surpassing our fundraising target to ensure continuous ambulance service during a much-needed break for veteran volunteer paramedic,…

Community News

Aotea Boardriders Clubhouse Takes Shape Amid Community Effort

Surf enthusiasts have a reason to celebrate as the Aotea Boardriders Club sees its clubhouse begin to take shape. The initial stages…

Above: Motu Aotea is ditching single-use takeaway coffee cups. Photo / Greta Recup / Creative Commons

Environment

Retailer Trashes Disposable Coffee Cup Ban

Above: Aotea has dumped single-use takeaway coffee cups. Photo / Greta Recup / Creative Commons In a move that stirred both support…

Hugh Chittock / Antarctica New Zealand, CC BY-SA

West Antarctica’s ice sheet was smaller thousands of years ago – here’s why this matters today

Photo / Hugh Chittock/Antarctica New Zealand, CC BY-SA By Dan Lowry, GNS Science and Holly Kyeore Han, NASA As the climate warms…

Okupu Native Plants Thrive in Battle Against Kikuyu. Photo / AGBILB

Environment

Poison-Free Prosperity as Okupu Beach Natives Thrive

Okupu Native Plants Thrive in Battle Against Kikuyu. Photo / AGBILB More than 150 native plants are flourishing in Okupu, Great Barrier…

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Venus and Starlink Satellites. Photo / Mike Lewinski / Creative Commons

Starlink Halves Broadband Fees with New Plan

Starlink has introduced a new service plan slashing its monthly fee by half, and directly challenging Spark’s slower, now more expensive offerings.

Despite having no official basis, the Kowhai flower is commonly considered the National flower of New Zealand. Sophora microphylla is a spectacular, semi-evergreen, spreading tree, particularly in spring when it bursts into deep yellow flower. Observed on the shores of Lake Te Anau, New Zealand. Photo / Alan Vernon

Plants are Flowering Earlier than Ever – Here’s How they Sense the Seasons

Despite having no official basis, the Kōwhai flower is commonly considered the National flower of New Zealand. Sophora microphylla is a spectacular,…

Apple TV Series Severance. Photo / Apple

IsleStyle

The Art of Forgetting Work: Winning Strategies for Work-Life Balance

By Jane Gifkins, Griffith University In the hit dystopian TV series Severance, employees at biotech corporation Lumon Industries find it easy to…

Fermenting Fundamentals: A Workshop Whisking Great Barrier into a Probiotic Paradise. Photo / Local Food Initiative

IsleStyle

Fermenting Fest: Gear Up for Gut-Friendly Workshop

Grow Food Aotea is stirring up community interest with a fermentation workshop designed to unlock the secrets of kitchen alchemy. On Saturday,…

Masonry Flow - 2 Columns - Page 60

Tryphena 2 Takes the Trophy! Their cool heads and disciplined approach earned them the top spot in the Great Barrier Island fire crew time trial. Photo / Leanne Sanderson via Barrier Bulletin

Community News

Island Firefighters Turn Up the Heat in Time Trial Challenge

Great Barrier Island’s finest firefighting crews gathered Saturday for an exhilarating time trial competition that showcased their skill, teamwork, and dedication to…

Freshly Harvested Carrots: A Vibrant Addition to Your Autumn Garden

Community News

Aotea Autumn Planting: A Comprehensive Guide

As Autumn unfolds, it’s time to prepare our gardens for winter. Great Barrier Island’s unique coastal environment presents specific challenges, from sandy…

Change in the Air: Barrier Air Revises Ticket Policy Amid Soaring Costs. Photo / 100% Pure NZ

Community News

Barrier Air Slashes Prices to $79 for Matariki Weekend Getaway

Locals have an opportunity to get off the rock and enjoy a weekend in the big smoke, thanks to Matariki long weekend…

Stunning view of Queenstown from Bob's Peak, showcasing the breathtaking beauty of New Zealand's premier tourist destination. Photo / Lawrence Murray / CC

Welcome to NZ – now pay up: the risks and rewards of raising the foreign tourist tax

As our local board contemplates a tourism tax, central government is also considering hiking taxes for visitors. In this climate, what are…

Masonry - Full Width - 3 Columns - Page 60

Venus and Starlink Satellites. Photo / Mike Lewinski / Creative Commons

Starlink Halves Broadband Fees with New Plan

Starlink has introduced a new service plan slashing its monthly fee by half, and directly challenging Spark’s slower, now more expensive offerings.

Despite having no official basis, the Kowhai flower is commonly considered the National flower of New Zealand. Sophora microphylla is a spectacular, semi-evergreen, spreading tree, particularly in spring when it bursts into deep yellow flower. Observed on the shores of Lake Te Anau, New Zealand. Photo / Alan Vernon

Plants are Flowering Earlier than Ever – Here’s How they Sense the Seasons

Despite having no official basis, the Kōwhai flower is commonly considered the National flower of New Zealand. Sophora microphylla is a spectacular,…

Apple TV Series Severance. Photo / Apple

IsleStyle

The Art of Forgetting Work: Winning Strategies for Work-Life Balance

By Jane Gifkins, Griffith University In the hit dystopian TV series Severance, employees at biotech corporation Lumon Industries find it easy to…

Fermenting Fundamentals: A Workshop Whisking Great Barrier into a Probiotic Paradise. Photo / Local Food Initiative

IsleStyle

Fermenting Fest: Gear Up for Gut-Friendly Workshop

Grow Food Aotea is stirring up community interest with a fermentation workshop designed to unlock the secrets of kitchen alchemy. On Saturday,…

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