Property Is this New Zealand’s first million-dollar tent? It is not often you see a canvas tent guiding for seven figures, but a unique listing on Great Barrier Island is proving that location really is everything. A “safari-style”… Read more
Property Bed Tax or Burden? Auckland Plan Raises Eyebrows Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown is doubling down on his push for a regional bed tax, saying a majority of residents…
BusinessCommunity NewsProperty Great Barrier named ‘The Next Frontier’ by BOSS Magazine Great Barrier Island has been highlighted as one of the world’s emerging travel destinations by BOSS Magazine, a publication focusing…
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…
Community News Navy Giants ‘Back to School’ Off Aotea Coast A massive naval presence east of Great Barrier Island today isn’t a combat exercise, but a rigorous set of “final exams” for…
Community News Engineers Face “Challenging” Design for Deep Shoal Bay Slip Track Closures and Sinking Sand Among Council Cautions for Hikers and Campers
Community News Barrier Bounces Back: Roads Open and Shops Restocked as Recovery Ramps Up ❌ Auckland Council is advising that all floodwater, rivers, and streams must be treated as contaminated with sewage and farm run-off. Residents…
Community News Island Recovers After Night of Chaos: Road Closures and Flight Delays Continue THIS STORY IS NO LONGER BEING UPDATED – RETURN TO YOUR BARRIER TIMES HOMEPAGE FOR THE LATEST ORIGINAL ARTICLE BELOW Great Barrier…
Community News Civil Defence Alert as Heavy Rain Batters Aotea Information below is out of date. Click here for the latest developments. The Aotea Great Barrier Emergency Response Team (ERT) has issued…
Community News Ferry and Flights Grounded as Heavy Rain Targets Island Information below is out of date. Click here for the latest developments. Aotea remains on high alert with a significant weather system continuing…
Community News Community pig hunt planned as wild boars back on local board table The Department of Conservation has confirmed plans for a community pig hunt on Great Barrier Island in July 2026, after wild pigs…
Community News Pies, Petrol, and Pad Thai: The Improbable Success of Mulberry Grove Store If you tried to design the most complicated retailer in New Zealand, you’d be hard-pressed to get more imaginative than Mulberry Grove…
Community News Finny’s at Puriri Bay: A New Destination for Fresh Kai and Coastal Adventure There is a new reason to head to Puriri Bay this summer. While the bay has long been a favorite for its…
1 Ecology - Aotea Green Seabirds abandoned their nests in the Hauraki Gulf this summer. What drove them away?