This week, the resilience of the Great Barrier Island community shone through as a large number of locals and visitors joined forces to support Anamata Recycling following a devastating fire. The fire, which broke out on Tuesday, December 17th, while…

This year’s Santa Parade on Great Barrier Island was a resounding success, filled with vibrant floats, spirited performances, and a community coming together to ring in the festive season. The parade, a staple of island holiday celebrations, featured an array…

Great Barrier Island’s stunning landscapes and vibrant locals have been taken to the world in a new advertising campaign for the outdoors brand Kathmandu. Titled “Come Find Us. We’re Out There.” the campaign, shot entirely on the island, celebrates the…

Kaitoke School is buzzing with activity as construction of the highly anticipated Levi Golaboski Memorial Bike and Pump Track gains momentum. “The workmanship, quality, and generosity of our amazing local contractors have been next level! Concrete was poured today!” Principal…

Construction is nearing the finish line for the much-needed expansion of Great Barrier Island’s Community Health Centre. The new wing, which began construction earlier this year, has now had its roof installed and is in the final stages of internal…

Great Barrier Island’s finest firefighting crews gathered Saturday for an exhilarating time trial competition that showcased their skill, teamwork, and dedication to protecting our island community. Crews from Tryphena, Kaitoke, Okupu, and Awana/Okiwi battled it out, demonstrating their expertise in…

Aotea/Great Barrier Island residents are rallying together and picking up the pieces today after a ferocious storm ripped through the motu over the past 24 hours. The storm, which brought howling winds, torrential thunderstorms, and hail, uprooted trees, tore boats…