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Is this New Zealand’s first million-dollar tent?
It is not often you see a canvas tent guiding for seven figures, but a unique listing on Great Barrier Island is proving that location really is everything. A “safari-style” glamping retreat at 403 Shoal Bay Road is up for…
Is This the World’s Smallest Op-Shop?
Under the shade of the Pōhutukawas at Mulberry Grove sits a tiny building with a very big mission. It is Haymans Op…
Navy Giants ‘Back to School’ Off Aotea Coast
A massive naval presence east of Great Barrier Island today isn’t a combat exercise, but a rigorous set of “final exams” for…
Engineers Face “Challenging” Design for Deep Shoal Bay Slip
Track Closures and Sinking Sand Among Council Cautions for Hikers and Campers
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…
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Information below is out of date.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Information below is out of date.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 to batter the island for at least the next 24 hours. Residents are being urged to stay home…
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…
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