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Government ‘actively considering’ regional airline support as Sounds Air and Barrier Air sound alarm
The Government is “actively considering options” to address growing concern over the viability of regional airlines — a signal that financial or regulatory support may be under consideration as carriers warn rising costs are forcing route cuts and fare hikes.…
Starlink dominates Great Barrier internet – but Amazon’s rival service is circling
The grip of Starlink — the satellite network pioneered by Elon Musk’s SpaceX and now the dominant internet provider on Great Barrier…
George Clarke: Wild About Barrier
British TV presenter and architect George Clarke says visiting Great Barrier Island was one of the most memorable experiences of his career…
Full Slate for Local Board as Barrier Icons Return — Notable Name Missing
Nominations for the Great Barrier Local Board and the Waitematā and Gulf Ward officially closed at midday Friday, August 1, with a…
Regional Aviation in Crisis: Barrier Air Joins Chorus for Reform
Barrier Air CEO Grant Bacon says the cost of keeping regional airlines airborne is spiralling out of control, with even well-run operators…
Holiday Magic: Now You See Your Money, Now You Don’t
While living in Christchurch under another name, Nicola Tomlinson ran a travel company trading on Aotea’s identity — and left creditors across…
Island Roundup: Hunting Notice, Events, and Sea Snake Warning
Another Sea Snake Spotted at Medlands Beach Another venomous sea snake was spotted on Medlands Beach, midway between Twin Pines and The…
Council Imposes New Planning Controls on Five Barrier Sites
Five sites on Great Barrier Island have been brought under new cultural planning controls by Auckland Council, following a vote of its Policy and Planning Committee this month. The sites—Hirakimatā (Mount Hobson), Komahunga, Korotiti, Poutekorua, and Ruahine—are the first on…
Greenpeace petition reignites call for bottom trawling ban in Hauraki Gulf
Greenpeace has launched a fresh petition calling on Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones to ban bottom trawling, scallop dredging, and Danish…
Barrier Buzz launches with Aotea honey and local jobs
A new soft drink brand using honey from Great Barrier Island is making its debut at the Auckland Food Show this week,…
Council Votes to Freeze New Helipads on Gulf Islands Despite Officer Advice and Community Feedback
Auckland Council has voted to pursue a blanket ban on new private helipads across the Hauraki Gulf Islands—scrapping a more nuanced planning…
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