One square metre patch of what is believed to be caulerpa has been found in Omaha, Leigh. As reported by One News, a one square metre area of caulerpa has been found in Omaha Bay, Leigh, only a short distance … Read More
Aotea’s population has increased by over 30% in the last five years. As reported in the Census 2023, Aotea’s population has increased from 936 to 1251 permanent residents between 2018 and 2023 – a 34% increase over five years. However, … Read More
Minutes from the meeting are below: Present in person: Jason Ross, Fiona Green, Chris Ollivier and Anna Davis (notes)Apologies: Barrier Bulletin, Ben & Teresa from SealinkOnline: Jason Elliott (Chair) , Karen from Tataki Auckland Unlimited, Christine from Glenfern, Sacha Eddington … Read More
You have until 17 June 2024 to submit your feedback to the Auckland Regional Land Transport Plan Most of the community care about the quality, efficiency and cost of transport to and from the island. If you are someone that … Read More
Did you know we have a dedicated team on island to support you with your health and wellbeing? Aotea Health have a team of Health coaches made up of Eunate Puy- Azurmendi (Mon – Wed), Tina Price (Thurs) at Claris … Read More
SIX60 serenaded by the island schools, explored what Aotea has to offer and put on an epic show. Last weekend Aotea hosted the last stop of the Six60 Grass Roots Tour at the Barrier Social Club. The band arrived on … Read More
Editorial by Tim Higham The issuing of permits by Biosecurity New Zealand to allow commercial fishing boats to set crayfish pots in the western harbours subject to a Controlled Area Notice (CAN) felt like slap in the face to those … Read More
Aotea Great Barrier residents furious upon discovery that MPI gave commercial cray boat permit to fish in Controlled Area Monday 13th May – Press release from Aotea Caulerpa Response Team Residents on Aotea/ Great Barrier are furious after commercial cray … Read More
The 21-year-old, from Great Barrier Island, is part of a New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) contingent holding commemorative events in Italy next week, to remember those who fought and died in these gruelling Second World War battles. Parading the 28 (Maori) Battalion Banner at commemorations … Read More
Anamata share creative ways to deal with your food waste on Aotea Instead of kerbside collection of food waste, on Aotea we are encouraged and supported to find alternative solutions with a better outcome. Our community is a creative one … Read More