Track Closures and Sinking Sand Among Council Cautions for Hikers and Campers

THIS STORY IS NO LONGER BEING UPDATED – RETURN TO YOUR BARRIER TIMES HOMEPAGE FOR THE LATEST ORIGINAL ARTICLE BELOW Great Barrier is waking up to the full extent of the damage following a relentless overnight deluge that has left…

Information below is out of date. Click here for the latest developments. The Aotea Great Barrier Emergency Response Team (ERT) has issued an urgent directive for all residents to stay off the roads as the island’s infrastructure continues to strain…

Information below is out of date. Click here for the latest developments. Aotea remains on high alert with a significant weather system continuing to batter the island for at least the next 24 hours. Residents are being urged to stay home…

There is a new reason to head to Puriri Bay this summer. While the bay has long been a favorite for its sheltered waters and sunset views, the arrival of Finny’s—a bespoke Airstream-style food caravan—is turning this quiet corner of…

Severe weather is sweeping across Great Barrier Island, disrupting summer holiday plans and forcing flight and ferry cancellations as strong winds and heavy rain batter the upper North Island. An active low-pressure system moved south onto the North Island overnight,…

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