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Kina Catch Limit Triples to Combat Barrens
Problems with kina are arising across the north east. Photo / Paul Caiger In a move to tackle the worsening kina barrens along the northeastern coast of the North Island, Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones has announced an increase…
Local Board’s Decade-Long Silence on Transport Subsidies
The Great Barrier Island local board chair is defending claims that the board has advocated for public transport and freight subsidies to…
Ministry Declines to Confirm or Deny Fast-Track Mining Applications on Great Barrier Island
Miner’s Head: Remnants of Great Barrier Island’s first copper mine, a glimpse into the island’s industrial past. Photo / LawrieM / CC…
SpaceX Expands Reach with Starlink Mini, Promises Connectivity for All
The world of satellite internet is expanding, and Great Barrier Island might soon feel even less remote. SpaceX has unveiled the Starlink…
Aotea Shines on Stuff and Lonely Planet This Matariki
Great Barrier Island Takes Center Stage as Stargazer’s Paradise
Home Buying Becomes a Steeper Climb on Hauraki Gulf Islands
Home buyers eyeing property on the picturesque Hauraki Gulf Islands are set to face tough new financial barriers. As of 1 July,…
Authorities Extend Caulerpa Control Measures
More than 100 tonnes of caulerpa washed up in this Great Barrier Island Bay after Cyclone Gabrielle. Photo / Sid Ware /…
Climate Change to Blame for Malnourished Snapper – NIWA
Fisheries New Zealand has pinpointed a combination of climate-related factors as the likely cause of Milky White Flesh Syndrome in snapper, according to a new report. Skinny snapper with mushy, white flesh instead of the usual firm and translucent texture…
Pest-Free Panic: Rat Hunt Intensifies on Motutapu
The quest to capture a crafty rat from the pest-free shores of Motutapu has escalated, as conservation teams pull out all stops…
Aotea Army Rallies for Parker Family in Okiwi
The Aotea Army descended on Okiwi on Sunday, demonstrating the extraordinary spirit of the Great Barrier Island community. Led by Leon Foster,…
Petrol Dries Up, Diesel Next: Chatham Islands’ Fuel Crisis Worsens
While there is still some diesel available, Chatham Islanders are in urgent need of more fuel (file image). Photo / RNZ / Matt…
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