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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 are urged to stay out of these waterways and keep children and pets away for at least 5…
Island Recovers After Night of Chaos: Road Closures and Flight Delays Continue
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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Information below is out of date.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…
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Information below is out of date.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 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…
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…
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…
By-Catch off Barrier: Viral Video Sparks Outrage
A video capturing hundreds of dead fish floating off the coast of Great Barrier Island has gone viral today, amassing thousands of responses and reigniting a fierce debate over commercial fishing practices in the Hauraki Gulf. The footage, captured by…
SeaLink Cancels Evening Sailing Amid Strong Winds
SeaLink has cancelled its replacement evening sailing from Auckland to Great Barrier Island due to weather. The extra service had been planned…
Storm lashes Island, disrupting peak summer travel
Severe weather is sweeping across Great Barrier Island, disrupting summer holiday plans and forcing flight and ferry cancellations as strong winds and…
Locals Rally After Yacht Runs Aground
Photos / Scott Bogue
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