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Decisions from a Distance: Auckland Council Headquarters, 90 Kilometers Away from Aotea. Photo / NZME

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Council offers webinar to explain ‘brutal’ rates hikes

Auckland Council is offering residents the chance to hear directly from its finance team about how rates are set, following frustration over sharp increases in areas like Great Barrier Island,…

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Barrier Homeowners Face Rates Hike as Values Soar

Barrier Bach Wins Top Honours at 2025 Architecture Awards

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Great Barrier Island Sees Surge in Luxury Property Demand

Great Barrier Island is increasingly being recognized as a prime destination for affluent buyers looking for secluded luxury, according to…

Property

Historic Naval House on Great Barrier Island Hits the Market

A piece of Great Barrier Island’s wartime history is up for grabs as the old Naval house, part of the…

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Property

Interest rate change that could add $70k to borrowers’ loans

By Susan Edmunds, Money Correspondent, RNZ Interest rates might be dropping, but borrowers still need to prove they can pay…

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Home Buying Becomes a Steeper Climb on Hauraki Gulf Islands

Home buyers eyeing property on the picturesque Hauraki Gulf Islands are set to face tough new financial barriers. As of…

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

Environment - Aotea Green

The Great Tree Planting Myth: Why Reforestation Won’t Deliver Net Zero

By Pep Canadell, CSIRO The climate benefits of planting trees may have been greatly overestimated, but swift action could ensure reforestation meets…

Tourist trap: why charging entry fees at iconic NZ natural attractions could have hidden costs

By Stephen Espiner, Lincoln University, New Zealand Recent calls from sections of the tourism industry to cut the international visitor levy (IVL)…

Fenella Christian, candidate for the Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board election

Local Board Candidate

Fenella Christian

I have lived on the island in Schooner Bay for 46 years with my husband, Peter Edmonds. We brought up three daughters…

Neil Sanderson, candidate for the Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board election

Local Board Candidate

Neil Sanderson

Hello there, I’m Neil Sanderson and I am standing for election for the Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board. For seven generations…

Chris Ollivier, candidate for the Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board election

Local Board Candidate

Christopher Ollivier

I came to live on Aotea in 2006, having sailed to it many times in the 80s onboard the Spirit of Adventure.…

Local Board Candidate

Ryan Daly

This candidate has not yet provided a profile or position statement.

Nikki Watts, standing for the Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board

Local Board Candidate

Nikki Watts

I’m Nikki Watts.I’ve proudly called Aotea home since 2002. I’ve raised five children here and balanced family life with running local businesses…

Ben Assado, candidate for the Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board election

Local Board Candidate

Ben Assado

Kia ora, my name is Ben Assado, and thank you for taking the time to read about my candidacy for the upcoming…

Patrick Reynolds — Candidate for Waitematā & Gulf Ward Councillor, 2025

Councillor Candidate - Waitematā and Gulf Ward

Patrick Reynolds

I love our special part of the world. Tāmaki Makaurau is a place with a unique and valuable story, with such enormous…

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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

Residents Back New Bylaw to Cut Crayfish Daily Limits

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SeaLink ferry to Great Barrier Island: A costly voyage for islanders due to lack of subsidies and exemption from public transport regulations. Photo / Supplied

SeaLink fare hike hits Great Barrier residents ahead of summer

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Fullers360 ferry departs Waiheke Wharf, carrying commuters and tourists across the Waitematā Harbour. Photo / Fullers

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