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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

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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 Germany. Now, Mitch has a new dream on the horizon: competing in the prestigious Macau Golf Masters in…

Local Heroine Aimee Jane-Brown Has Taken Home Queen of the Point Title at Raglan. Photo / @photocpl @surfingnz via Instagram

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Aimee-Jane Brown: Great Barrier Island’s Surfing Queen Reigns Supreme

Local Heroine Aimee Jane-Brown Has Taken Home the Queen of the Point Title at Raglan. Photo / @photocpl @surfingnz via Instagram Aimee Jane-Brown, our very own Great Barrier Island legend, has taken the crown in the Open Women’s Division at…

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Stevie Mabey to Represent NZ at World Rowing Championships

Barrier born and bred Stevie Mabey has been selected to represent New Zealand in the Rowing worlds. Daughter of local farming family the Mabey’s, Stevie, 17, attended Ōkiwi school before taking up a place, like many island girls, at Epsom…

Jamison Gibson-Park dashes through the defence, scoring his electrifying first try in a display of agility and determination. Photo / Balls.ie

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Gibson-Park: Ireland’s Lucky Charm and Hat-Trick Hero

In a dazzling display that had rugby fans on the edge of their seats, Aotea’s very own Jamison Gibson-Park proved yet again why he’s Ireland’s good luck charm. Scoring a hat-trick in the first half against Leicester Tigers overnight, Gibson-Park…

Jamison Gibson-Park beams with pride, wearing his medal after guiding Ireland to a victorious Six Nations on St. Patrick's Day.

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Gibson-Park Guides Ireland to St. Paddy’s Day Six Nations Glory

Above: Jamison Gibson-Park beams with pride, wearing his medal after guiding Ireland to a victorious Six Nations on St. Patrick’s Day. With the luck of the Irish and the heart of a Kiwi, Jamison Gibson-Park has steered Ireland to a…

Surrounded by loved ones, Mitch Brown and his father Mike embrace whānau at the Berlin Special Olympics. Photo / Supplied

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Golfing Sensation, Mitch Brown gets Hero’s homecoming

Golfing sensation Mitch Brown, hailed a hero, was welcomed back to Aotea with rapturous applause after his remarkable achievement at the Special Olympics in Berlin. Around 50 Aotea whānau eagerly gathered at Claris Airport to celebrate his return this afternoon. …

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Mitch Brown Secures Gold Medal Triumph at Special Olympics

Surrounded by loved ones, Mitch Brown and his father Mike embrace whānau at the Berlin Special Olympics. Photo / Supplied BERLIN — In a stunning display of skill and determination, golfer Mitch Brown has emerged victorious at this year’s Special…

Ridler's 33 hour swim aimed to inspire urgent action to protect and restore the health of the Hauraki Gulf. Photo via facebook.com/jono.ridler

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Jono Ridler Breaks New Zealand’s Ultra-Distance Marathon Swim Record

Ridler’s 33 hour swim aimed to inspire urgent action to protect and restore the health of the Hauraki Gulf. Photo via facebook.com/jono.ridler Aotea, Great Barrier Island — Jono Ridler has set a remarkable new record for ultra-distance marathon swims in New…