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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 & Ecology

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 & Ecology

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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View of Claris Airport Carpark: The Focus of Auckland Transport's New $40,000 Surveillance Project

Community News

Parking Cameras Coming to Claris Airport

Auckland Transport is gearing up to drop a staggering $40,000 on installing parking infringement cameras at Claris Airport. The high-tech surveillance system…

Mitch Brown, Great Barrier Island's golfing champion, smiles brightly. He's determined to represent the island at the Macau Golf Masters in September. Photo / Supplied

Community News

Mitch Brown’s Spirit Unbreakable as He Focuses on Macau Challenge

Just over a year ago, our island celebrated as Mitch Brown achieved his dream of winning gold at the Special Olympics in…

Axed and Angry: Landowners Slam Council Over Tree Felling

"Pine-ing" for answers: Landowners left in the dark after council fells trees on disputed boundary, despite prior arborist inspection. Photo / CC

Community News

Dramatic Overnight Rescue: Kayaker Found Safe After Hours-Long Search

A dramatic overnight search and rescue operation unfolded on the east coast of Great Barrier Island Monday, after an 82-year-old man went…

Two unidentified men with a remarkable fishing haul on Great Barrier Island, early 1900s. Can you identify them? Email editor@aoteagbi.news Photo / Supplied

Barrier Flashbacks

Pioneering life on Great Barrier Island

Coral Holroyd (née Eyre) provides a captivating look into early life on Great Barrier Island, recounting the Eyre family's experiences from the…

Community News

Under Sea-ge: Erosion Battle at Mulberry Grove

Mulberry Grove’s shoreline, where erosion threatens both natural beauty and critical infrastructure. Photo / MGS Auckland Council is set to visit Great…