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TV Star George Clarke in Awe of Great Barrier’s Natural Beauty
Great Barrier Island has a new high-profile visitor, with British TV celebrity George Clarke arriving on the motu and sharing his enthusiasm for the island with his quarter of a million Instagram followers. Clarke, best known for his property and…
Great Barrier Island Shines in Lonely Planet’s Top 15 Night Adventures
Great Barrier Island has once again captured international attention, earning a spot on Lonely Planet’s latest travel guide, 15 of the World’s…
Events and Updates on Aotea
Community BBQ at Growers and Makers Market The Local Board will host a BBQ at the Growers and Makers Market at Claris…
Solar-Powered Trackers Uncover Kākā’s Hidden Adventures
Louise Mack is the Assistant Trust Manager at Windy Hill Sanctuary, a community-led conservation project established by Judy Gilbert in 2001. The…
Record-Breaking Grommie Surf Comp Hits Awana Shores!
The annual ABC Grommie Surf Competition made waves this year, literally and figuratively, with a landmark event held for the first time…
Sky TV Fails Aotea as Landline Services Begin to Disappear
Residents of Aotea/Great Barrier Island have been left without Sky Television service for months, with repeated technician no-shows compounding the frustration. The…
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 a recent…
Controversy Swirls Around Crayfish Quota Increase
Conservation group LegaSea is raising concerns over a proposal by Fisheries New Zealand to increase commercial crayfish catch limits in the CRA 2 region (including Aotea). This proposal covers the northeast coast of New Zealand from Te Arai Point to…
Council Proposes Dog Bans and New Off-Leash Areas
Auckland Council is on the brink of implementing new regulations that will impact dog owners and their four-legged friends on Great Barrier…
DOC seeks sightings of entangled dolphin near Auckland
DOC is calling for public assistance in locating an entangled bottlenose dolphin reported in waters around western Auckland. The juvenile/subadult dolphin, which…
Exclusive: Exotic Caulerpa Mysteriously Dying Off Across New Zealand Waters
A rare piece of good news has emerged in New Zealand’s fight against the invasive exotic Caulerpa: the pest seaweed, which has…
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