Aotea Great Barrier Island

Island Screens GBI Movie Club 18/11/24
2024-11-18 17:00 - 21:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | Barrier Social Club
SPECIAL EVENT ***ISLAND SCREENS** Maurice & I
Monday 18 November 7.15pm @ Barrier Social Club
We will be joined in person by Jane Mahoney the co-producer & co-director of this unique kiwi doco.
Entry is $10 on the door. Fab food from 5.30pm. All welcome !
Having lost almost their entire life’s work in the 2011 Christchurch earthquakes, there iconic NZ architects fight to save their finest building from demolition. The film includes rare archival footage & exclusive interviews. ….and reflects on the enduring importance of architecture in shaping and enriching communal life.

"Wildly Beautiful" - Elise Bishop Ceramics - Open studio
2024-11-23 10:00 - 2024-11-24 16:00 | Elise Bishop Ceramics Studio, 111, Hector Sanderson Road, Auckland, 0991, New Zealand
Wildly beautiful

My studio is tiny and easily accessible if you are already on Aotea and a worthwhile visit according to those who have visited before For the past few years I have been exploring the potential of truly local materials and inspirations in this beautiful unique place that I live. Expect strange and interesting treasures that never make it into retail spaces, a range of work from many years of practice, and stories from the layers of the mountain and the ocean.
If you know when you would like to come, let me know via text or email and I will make you especially welcome.

Open 10am-4pm on both days.

Spectacular by Nature - Garden Tour 2024
2024-11-30
In 2024, the Totara, Kauri, Rewa and Nikau Garden Tours will be on Saturday 30th of November.
Bookings have already opened on 1st May 2024.
This is a unique opportunity to view a variety of residential gardens on the Island. The guided tours will enable you to visit charming cottage gardens, to see spectacular coastal panoramas and experience the hidden native flora and birdlife. The ticket includes tour transportation, a scrumptious Morning Tea and a charming Devonshire Afternoon Tea.
The Garden Tour is a major fundraiser for the Great Barrier Island Community Health Trust, enabling it to purchase equipment for use on the Island. The event involves many 100’s of hours of community volunteer time and energy and the participant feedback has been outstanding. It has become a very popular event, national and international celebrities who have participated in the past tours, quote that it is ‘a must-do event’ for every keen adventurous gardener.
A previous special guest Russell Fransham comments,
“Thank you so much for persuading me to come over for the garden tour. I had the most wonderful weekend on the Barrier.. my first time on the island.
The gardens I saw were such a treat, all different and all very personal expressions of their creators’ lives. The passion, creativity and commitment were so inspiring. Its very clear that Great Barrier people know they are part of something very special. I came away feeling so welcomed into island life and so many of the people I met felt like old friends by the time I flew home.
I’m still on a high and I’ll be back for more.”

60 Days of Summer Art Exhibition
2024-12-06 16:00 - 2025-02-06 16:00 | Aotea Arts & History Village, 80 Hector Sanderson Road, Claris, 0991
Aotea community of artists come together for the end of year celebrating Summer exhibition.
‘60 Days of Summer’ showcasing the broad range of talent that Aotea has to offer at Aotea Arts & History Village in Claris. Just 2 minutes walk from Claris Airport.
6 Dec – 6 Feb

Needle Felting Workshop
2025-01-24 13:00 - 16:00 | Aotea Arts & History Village, 80 Hector Sanderson Road, Claris, 0991
Hi all, my beginners felting workshop will set you up with knowledge and materials to enter the world of needle felting, all materials will be provided and your sheep is completely customisable.

SANOI with G Star Entertainment at Aotea Brewing
2025-01-26 12:00 - 18:00 | Aotea Brewing – The Village, 50A Mason Road, 0991, New Zealand
G Star Entertainment presents Sanoi Sunday Session at Aotea Brewing, Auckland Anniversary Weekend.Enjoy unmatched island vibes, locally brewed beverages, and live music from Sanoi with support from Harry Charles.Brewery doors open at midday, with the show starting at 2 PM.Originally from Berlin, Sanoi has become a standout in New Zealand’s electronic scene, blending melodic techno with innovative, danceable sounds that have captivated audiences worldwide.Under 18s go free but must be supervised by a parent or guardian. Early bird tickets are limited, with Afterpay available. Secure yours now and make your long weekend unforgettable!
About Sanoi:Originally hailing from Berlin, Sanoi aka Jonas Fischer is a producer, DJ and a key member in the electronic/dance music scene in New Zealand. He has graced the stages of many of the country’smost-loved festivals & clubs where his deeply danceable DJ sets see him move seamlessly across warm, melodic, groove-driven techno and beyond.Sanoi challenging conventional music production norms, steering clear of familiar tropes and techniques. The result is eight carefully curated tracks with a rich tapestry of ambient layers, recordedsounds, and melodies that range from quirky and playful to nostalgic and melancholic.The finely crafted drums take centre stage, emphasising the unique groove that defines Sanoi’s distinctive sound.With his influence in the NZ electronic scene continuing to grow, the past 12 months has seen Sanoi touring across New Zealand, Australia and Europe in support of his new album. Summer 2024 alone saw him playing alongside the following cross section of legends & current heavyweights –Basement Jaxx, The Chemical Brothers, LF System, Hybrid Minds, Barry Can’t Swim, Marcellus Pittman, Flight Facilities, Robag Wruhme, Desert Dwellers & more

Gallery Exhibition: Dancing around the Barrier by Monique Endt
2025-03-07 10:00 - 2025-03-28 17:00 | Aotea Arts & History Village, 80 Hector Sanderson Road, Claris, 0991

"The Beauty of the Barrier" by Francie Kemp - Art Exhibition
2025-04-16 08:00 - 2025-04-28 17:00 | Aotea Arts & History Village, 80 Hector Sanderson Road, Claris, 0991
Current exhibition: “The Beauty of the Barrier” by Francie Kemp on show to 28 April in the blue room.

Mulberry Grove School Art Auction
2025-04-20 16:00 - 17:00 | Barrier Social Club

Everybody's Market
2025-04-26 10:00 - 13:00 | Aotea Arts & History Village, 80 Hector Sanderson Road, Claris, 0991

Weighted Weaves Exhibition
2025-11-21 16:00 - 2025-12-17 17:00 | Aotea Arts & History Village, 80 Hector Sanderson Road, Claris, 0991
Weighted Weaves Exhibition @ the Aotea Arts and History Village. Opening 21st November 4pm – 6.00pm on until 17th December

Sunday Market – Meet your Maker
2025-11-23 09:00 - 12:00 | Claris Conference Centre
Come join us for this fantastic Sunday market – come meet your maker!

Spectacular by Nature Exhibition
2025-11-28 10:00 - 2025-12-10 17:00 | Aotea Arts & History Village, 80 Hector Sanderson Road, Claris, 0991
Spectacular by Nature @ the Aotea Arts and History Village on the 28th November to 10th December

Finding Fanny Osborne Exhibition
2025-11-30 10:00 - 2026-02-28 17:00 | Aotea Arts & History Village, 80 Hector Sanderson Road, Claris, 0991
Finding Fanny Osborne – The Opening Talk on 30th Nov 2025 with writer and curator Kate Waterhouse.

Show us your 'box' - Boxing Day
2025-12-26 14:00 - 18:00 | Aotea Brewing – The Village, 50A Mason Road, 0991, New Zealand
Got Christmas cardboard hanging around? Don’t throw it away, get creative.
Come on down for a special Frock Friday at the brewery and show us your box! Prizes for the best dressed box style.

'Our Family'
2026-02-13 08:00 - 2026-03-10 17:00
A Collaborative Exhibition by The Jenner whanau
@ Aotea Arts & History Village, the exhibition runs from 13th February – 10th March 2026.
