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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241104T180000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241104T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T115531
CREATED:20241030T043625Z
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UID:16162-1730743200-1730754000@www.greatbarrier.co.nz
SUMMARY:Movie night - Six inches of Soil - with Island Screens
DESCRIPTION:Join us to see this newly released UK doco called Six inches of Soil.\nIt follows 3 young farmers on their pathway to put the ideas of regenerative farming into practice.\nWe will be joined in the room by local Aotea gardeners and part of the Aotea food resilience project:\nCaity Endt & Jo O’Reilly \nThere will be 2 screenings\n4 November at Barrier Social Club\n26 November at the Okiwi Community room \nEntry is $10 cash on the door – all welcome.\nMovie starts 7.15pm\nFabulous food available from 5.30pm\nFB: gbiislandscreens
URL:https://www.greatbarrier.co.nz/event/movie-night-six-inches-of-soil-with-island-screens/
LOCATION:Barrier Social Club
CATEGORIES:Community,Cultural,Entertainment,Evening activity,Food,Guest Speakers,Island Screens - Movie Club,Nature
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.greatbarrier.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Six-inches-of-Soil-flyer-rotated.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241110T090000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241110T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T115531
CREATED:20240911T031059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240911T031128Z
UID:14974-1731229200-1731241800@www.greatbarrier.co.nz
SUMMARY:The Winter Resilience Crop Garden - Grow Food Aotea
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.greatbarrier.co.nz/event/the-winter-resilience-crop-garden-grow-food-aotea/
LOCATION:Okiwi Passion\, 10 Mabey Road\, Okiwi\, 0991\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Community,Workshops
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.greatbarrier.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/10-November-Winter-Crop-Garden.png
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241115
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241116
DTSTAMP:20260404T115531
CREATED:20241115T004748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241115T004748Z
UID:16591-1731628800-1731715199@www.greatbarrier.co.nz
SUMMARY:Aotea Bird Count
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.greatbarrier.co.nz/event/aotea-bird-count/
CATEGORIES:Annual,Community,Conservation
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241115T113000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241115T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T115531
CREATED:20240408T223448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240408T223448Z
UID:10755-1731670200-1731684600@www.greatbarrier.co.nz
SUMMARY:Driver & Vehicle Licensing
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.greatbarrier.co.nz/event/driver-vehicle-licensing-3/
LOCATION:Auckland Council Service Centre
CATEGORIES:Community
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.greatbarrier.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Add-a-heading.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241116T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241116T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T115531
CREATED:20241104T023756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241104T024054Z
UID:16281-1731749400-1731754800@www.greatbarrier.co.nz
SUMMARY:What's that bird?
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.greatbarrier.co.nz/event/whats-that-bird/
LOCATION:OME Eco-hub
CATEGORIES:Community,Conservation,Workshops
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.greatbarrier.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Whats-That-Bird-Flyer.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241118T170000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241118T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T115531
CREATED:20241114T234031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241114T234031Z
UID:16421-1731949200-1731963600@www.greatbarrier.co.nz
SUMMARY:Island Screens GBI Movie Club 18/11/24
DESCRIPTION:SPECIAL EVENT ***ISLAND SCREENS** Maurice & I\nMonday 18 November 7.15pm @ Barrier Social Club\nWe will be joined in person by Jane Mahoney the co-producer & co-director of this unique kiwi doco.\nEntry is $10 on the door. Fab food from 5.30pm. All welcome ! \nHaving 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.
URL:https://www.greatbarrier.co.nz/event/island-screens-gbi-movie-club-18-11-24/
LOCATION:Barrier Social Club
CATEGORIES:Arts,Community,Entertainment,Evening activity,Guest Speakers,Island Screens - Movie Club
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241123T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241123T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T115531
CREATED:20241115T011255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241115T011433Z
UID:16606-1732356000-1732370400@www.greatbarrier.co.nz
SUMMARY:Devonshire Teas at St Johns Church
DESCRIPTION:Fundraiser with Oppshop & Car Boot Sales – Every Saturday through mid Nov to mid Dec.
URL:https://www.greatbarrier.co.nz/event/devonshire-teas-at-st-johns-church-2/
LOCATION:St Johns Oppshop\, 558 Medland Road\, Great Barrier Island\, Auckland\, 0991\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Community,Market
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241124T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241124T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T115531
CREATED:20241104T012606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241104T012613Z
UID:16239-1732442400-1732460400@www.greatbarrier.co.nz
SUMMARY:Glenfern Sanctuary Sunday Summer Series with Rodney Ngawaka
DESCRIPTION:Come\, be inspired and view the environment through the lens of local mana whenua. Please bring a picnic\, coffee and teas will be provided.
URL:https://www.greatbarrier.co.nz/event/glenfern-sanctuary-sunday-summer-series-with-rodney-ngawaka-4/
LOCATION:Glenfern Sanctuary\, Glenfern Road\, Port Fitzroy\, Auckland\, 0963\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Community,Cultural,Workshops
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.greatbarrier.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Glenfern-Sanctuary_20Oct.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Glenfern Sanctuary":MAILTO:accounts@glenfern.org.nz
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241126T130000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241126T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T115531
CREATED:20241115T002941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241115T002941Z
UID:16572-1732626000-1732633200@www.greatbarrier.co.nz
SUMMARY:Local board Ordinary Business Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.greatbarrier.co.nz/event/local-board-ordinary-business-meeting-4/
LOCATION:Claris Conference Centre
CATEGORIES:Community,Local Government
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241201T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241201T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T115531
CREATED:20240730T011043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240730T011043Z
UID:14020-1733047200-1733058000@www.greatbarrier.co.nz
SUMMARY:Stonewall Village Annual Rose Show
DESCRIPTION:The annual Stonewall Village ROSE SHOW\, on Sunday the 1st of December (10am Market Day\, 11am Judging) in Tryphena\, is lots of fun and a chance to share an island community event.
URL:https://www.greatbarrier.co.nz/event/stonewall-village-annual-rose-show/
LOCATION:Stonewall Village\, 82 Blackwell drive\, Auckland\, 0091\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Annual,Community,Nature
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241201T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241201T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T115531
CREATED:20241115T003821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241115T004003Z
UID:16582-1733047200-1733058000@www.greatbarrier.co.nz
SUMMARY:Stonewall Village Rose Show
DESCRIPTION:Judging at 11am.
URL:https://www.greatbarrier.co.nz/event/stonewall-village-rose-show-2/
LOCATION:Stonewall Village\, 82 Blackwell drive\, Auckland\, 0091\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Annual,Community
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241206
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241207
DTSTAMP:20260404T115531
CREATED:20241009T030931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241009T031524Z
UID:15754-1733443200-1733529599@www.greatbarrier.co.nz
SUMMARY:Aotea Bird Count 2024
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.greatbarrier.co.nz/event/aotea-bird-count-2024/
CATEGORIES:Annual,Community
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.greatbarrier.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/ABC-Advert-1-copy.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241207T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241207T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T115531
CREATED:20241115T010113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241115T010450Z
UID:16601-1733565600-1733572800@www.greatbarrier.co.nz
SUMMARY:Santa Parade & Market
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.greatbarrier.co.nz/event/santa-parade-market/
LOCATION:Claris Sports Club\, 19 Whangaparapara Road\, Claris\, Great Barrier Island\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Annual,Children's Activities,Community,Entertainment,Market
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.greatbarrier.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Red-and-Blue-Vintage-Christmas-Party-Flyer-1-copy.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Claris Sports Club":MAILTO:clarisclub@xtra.co.nz
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241218T080000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241218T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T115531
CREATED:20241217T191232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T191252Z
UID:17119-1734508800-1734541200@www.greatbarrier.co.nz
SUMMARY:FREE Bird Aversion Dog Training
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.greatbarrier.co.nz/event/free-bird-aversion-dog-training/
LOCATION:Various
CATEGORIES:Community,Conservation,Workshops
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.greatbarrier.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Bird-Aversion-Jan-2025-copy.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241222T090000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241222T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T115531
CREATED:20241216T225805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241216T225856Z
UID:17080-1734858000-1734886800@www.greatbarrier.co.nz
SUMMARY:Aotea Army Working Bee
DESCRIPTION:Meet at the Claris Crossroads at 9am – Contact Leon Foster or just show up.
URL:https://www.greatbarrier.co.nz/event/aotea-army-working-bee/
CATEGORIES:Community
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241229T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241229T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T115531
CREATED:20241104T012705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241104T012705Z
UID:16265-1735466400-1735484400@www.greatbarrier.co.nz
SUMMARY:Glenfern Sanctuary Sunday Summer Series with Rodney Ngawaka
DESCRIPTION:Come\, be inspired and view the environment through the lens of local mana whenua. Please bring a picnic\, coffee and teas will be provided.
URL:https://www.greatbarrier.co.nz/event/glenfern-sanctuary-sunday-summer-series-with-rodney-ngawaka-6/
LOCATION:Glenfern Sanctuary\, Glenfern Road\, Port Fitzroy\, Auckland\, 0963\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Community,Cultural,Workshops
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.greatbarrier.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Glenfern-Sanctuary_20Oct.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Glenfern Sanctuary":MAILTO:accounts@glenfern.org.nz
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250115T170000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250115T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T115531
CREATED:20250104T230344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250104T230344Z
UID:17425-1736960400-1736967600@www.greatbarrier.co.nz
SUMMARY:Copper landline phone retirement Q & A Session
DESCRIPTION:Are you wondering what’s happening with copper phone services (ie- landlines)? \nIf so\, come along to a Q and A with Chorus Community Relations Lead Jo Seddon on Wednesday 15 January\, 5pm at the Claris Conference Centre. \nJo will run through what the plans are to retire the services and be available to answer any questions. If she doesn’t have all the answers\, she’ll find out and let you know. \nIf you can’t make the Wednesday meeting\, Jo will also be at the local board office from 10am to midday the following morning – Thursday 16 January. \n  \nBackground:  \nAt the end of March 2025\, voice services fed from some Chorus radio systems will be retired. Those on these lines will already have had two letters from Chorus. \nIf you haven’t received a letter\, your landline is not affected yet. However Chorus has said that its entire copper network will be retired throughout the country by 2030\, so it makes sense to start thinking about alternatives now.
URL:https://www.greatbarrier.co.nz/event/copper-landline-phone-retirement-q-a-session/
LOCATION:Claris Conference Centre
CATEGORIES:Community
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250126T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250126T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T115531
CREATED:20241104T012639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241104T012639Z
UID:16269-1737885600-1737903600@www.greatbarrier.co.nz
SUMMARY:Glenfern Sanctuary Sunday Summer Series with Rodney Ngawaka
DESCRIPTION:Glenfern Sanctuary (Kotuku) on Sunday 20th October from 10-3pm. Come\, be inspired and view the environment through the lens of local mana whenua. Please bring a picnic\, coffee and teas will be provided.
URL:https://www.greatbarrier.co.nz/event/glenfern-sanctuary-sunday-summer-series-with-rodney-ngawaka-5/
LOCATION:Glenfern Sanctuary\, Glenfern Road\, Port Fitzroy\, Auckland\, 0963\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Community,Cultural,Workshops
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.greatbarrier.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Glenfern-Sanctuary_20Oct.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Glenfern Sanctuary":MAILTO:accounts@glenfern.org.nz
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250207T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250207T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T115531
CREATED:20250119T055319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250119T055602Z
UID:17694-1738922400-1738929600@www.greatbarrier.co.nz
SUMMARY:Volunteer Morning at Medlands Community Garden - Every Friday
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.greatbarrier.co.nz/event/volunteer-morning-at-medlands-community-garden-every-friday/
LOCATION:Medlands Community Garden
CATEGORIES:Community,Volunteering
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250214T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250214T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T115531
CREATED:20250214T001019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250214T001019Z
UID:18230-1739527200-1739541600@www.greatbarrier.co.nz
SUMMARY:Volunteer Morning at the Community Garden in Medlands
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.greatbarrier.co.nz/event/volunteer-morning-at-the-community-garden-in-medlands/
LOCATION:Community Garden
CATEGORIES:Community,Volunteering
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250222T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250222T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T115531
CREATED:20250212T223928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250212T223928Z
UID:18078-1740218400-1740232800@www.greatbarrier.co.nz
SUMMARY:Devonshire Teas at St Johns Church
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.greatbarrier.co.nz/event/devonshire-teas-at-st-johns-church-3/
LOCATION:St Johns Oppshop\, 558 Medland Road\, Great Barrier Island\, Auckland\, 0991\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Community,Food
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250222T120000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250222T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T115531
CREATED:20250131T044129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250131T044129Z
UID:17861-1740225600-1740243600@www.greatbarrier.co.nz
SUMMARY:Manu Comp
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.greatbarrier.co.nz/event/manu-comp-2/
LOCATION:Port FitzRoy Wharf
CATEGORIES:Children's Activities,Community,Entertainment
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.greatbarrier.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Manu-comp-25.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250223T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250223T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T115531
CREATED:20241103T225057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241104T012506Z
UID:16273-1740304800-1740322800@www.greatbarrier.co.nz
SUMMARY:Glenfern Sanctuary Sunday Summer Series with Rodney Ngawaka
DESCRIPTION:Come\, be inspired and view the environment through the lens of local mana whenua. Please bring a picnic\, coffee and teas will be provided.
URL:https://www.greatbarrier.co.nz/event/glenfern-sanctuary-sunday-summer-series-with-rodney-ngawaka-3/
LOCATION:Glenfern Sanctuary\, Glenfern Road\, Port Fitzroy\, Auckland\, 0963\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Community,Cultural,Workshops
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.greatbarrier.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Glenfern-Sanctuary_20Oct.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Glenfern Sanctuary":MAILTO:accounts@glenfern.org.nz
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250225T130000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250225T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T115531
CREATED:20250212T224228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250212T224245Z
UID:18081-1740488400-1740495600@www.greatbarrier.co.nz
SUMMARY:Local Board Ordinary Business Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Any enquiries to : AoteaGreatBarrierLocalBoard@aucklandcouncil .govt.nz 
URL:https://www.greatbarrier.co.nz/event/local-board-ordinary-business-meeting-5/
LOCATION:Claris Conference Centre
CATEGORIES:Community,Local Government
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250307T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250328T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T115531
CREATED:20250309T230918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250309T230918Z
UID:18511-1741341600-1743181200@www.greatbarrier.co.nz
SUMMARY:Gallery Exhibition: Dancing around the Barrier by Monique Endt
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.greatbarrier.co.nz/event/gallery-exhibition-dancing-around-the-barrier-by-monique-endt/
LOCATION:Aotea Arts & History Village\, 80 Hector Sanderson Road\, Claris\, 0991
CATEGORIES:Arts,Community,Exhibition
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.greatbarrier.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Monique-Endts.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250322T140000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250322T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T115531
CREATED:20250319T175928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T175928Z
UID:18640-1742652000-1742662800@www.greatbarrier.co.nz
SUMMARY:Toitū Aotea  - Community Led Development Project Hui
DESCRIPTION:Community-Led Development: A New Opportunity for the North of Aotea \n\n“Nāu te rourou\, nāku te rourou\, ka ora ai te iwi.”  With your food basket and my food basket\, the people will thrive. \n\n\nThis Whakataukī is the essence of Community-Led Development – coming together to share our selves\, time and resources to bring about change to our community with the focus starting in the North of Aotea.  It rings true that whilst we can see the challenges of living remotely\, it also makes a strong community who have a can-do attitude\, and what has become a catch phrase to describe us as “good at MacGyvering it up” by the Department of Internal Affairs (DIA)- our partner in this project. We originally came up with the term but the DIA just loved it and it stuck  \n\n\nNgāti Rehua Ngātiwai Ki Aotea Trust board were successful in 2023 in being selected to be one of the 20 communities around NZ that are currently in the DIA’s Community-led Development program. Its initiated by the people\, for the people. The community-led development approach focuses on communities as a whole\, rather than on specific programmes or activities. It invites us to bring our strengths to the mahi that we do and see where we can bring challenges to the table and turn them into opportunities. \nThis programme for Aotea is just at the beginning – it continues for five years but from what we have learnt and seen around Aotearoa\, this can go for much longer and I am sure the lessons that we learn in the process will far outlast the five years. \n\n\nOur community-led development initiative is called Toitū Aotea – to be sustainable and have longevity. To look after the whenua and the whanau who live here now and for generations to come. We have an exciting opportunity to create lasting change for the North of Aotea—and in turn\, the whole motu (island). \n\n\nSome of the challenges on the island are easy to identify; power\, water\, kai\, health and connection.. Those are all big and worthy of our mahi and focus. Its the ones that sit behind we are curious about\, both big and small what achievements will arise out of our community coming together? Working together\, connecting\, being reminded sometimes of how things used to be and what could our future look like if we have the tools to help us. \n\n\nWhat is Community-Led Development? \n\n\nCommunity-led development is about empowering people to shape their own future. Instead of waiting for change to come from the outside\, we take the lead in identifying what’s important\, what needs to happen\, and how we can make it work—together. The Government is supporting community-led development\, through the Department of Internal Affairs\, by providing support\, advice and funding\, but the work is led by the community. \n\n\nThis approach is guided by key values: \n Kotahitanga – Working together as one community \n Manaakitanga – Caring for each other and our environment \n Whanaungatanga – Strengthening connections between people \n Kaitiakitanga – Protecting and sustaining our whenua and moana \n\n\nThrough Toitū Aotea \, our community has the chance to develop projects that will enhance daily life\, support whānau\, and build a strong future for the next generation. Some of the ideas that have been suggested so far include: \n\n Activities for Tamariki\, Rangatahi & Whānau \n\n Sustainable Power & Water Solutions \n\n\n Sharing Kai \n\n\n Cultural Development & Community Spaces \n  \nCommunity enterprise to boost a localised economy. \n\n\nThese are just a few of the ideas that have been put forward. What do you think? What would make life better for our community? We want to hear from you!  Toitū Aotea – Community-Led Development Hui is happening on March 22nd at the Port Fitzroy Boat Club\, 2-5pm. This is a chance for everyone to share ideas\, support projects\, and help shape the future. \n\n\nAfter the hui\, Orama will provide kai\, and we’ll enjoy some amazing local musicians sharing their mahi (work). It’s a time to kōrero (talk)\, hono (connect)\, and whakanui (celebrate what’s possible when we come together. \n\n\nIf you want to tautoko /support a project—or even better\, be part of making it happen—let us know. You can email us atAoteaCLD@ngatirehua.iwi.nz or come along to the hui. \n\n\nKia ora ai koe i tō haerenga\, nau mai\, haere mai ki te mahi tahi\, kia tipu\, kia rea tātou katoa. \n\n\nMay you have wellbeing on your journey\, Welcome\, come and work alongside us\, so that we may all grow and thrive together. \n\nNga mihi \nSacha Eddington (Community engagement officer) \nOn behalf of the Toitū Aotea steering group
URL:https://www.greatbarrier.co.nz/event/toitu-aotea-community-led-development-project-hui/
LOCATION:Port FitzRoy Boat Club
CATEGORIES:Community,Hui
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250324T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250324T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T115531
CREATED:20250319T180136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T180136Z
UID:18645-1742810400-1742815800@www.greatbarrier.co.nz
SUMMARY:Gentle Yoga
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.greatbarrier.co.nz/event/gentle-yoga-14/
LOCATION:Tryphena Hall\, 1 Medland Road\, Great Barrier Island\, 0991\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Community,Yoga
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250324T191500
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250324T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T115531
CREATED:20250319T180458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T180629Z
UID:18649-1742843700-1742850000@www.greatbarrier.co.nz
SUMMARY:Island Screens - La Chimera
DESCRIPTION:ISLAND SCREENS \nCome & enjoy a night out at Barrier Social Club\nMonday is movie night – starts  7.15pm\nEntry is $10 / $15 cash on the door. \nALL WELCOME – SUPPORT LOCAL\nCome early for yummy meals from 5.30pm\nPosters on local noticeboards have the film details\nOr follow us on FB: gbiislandscreens
URL:https://www.greatbarrier.co.nz/event/island-screens-la-chimera/
LOCATION:Barrier Social Club
CATEGORIES:Community,Entertainment,Evening activity,Island Screens - Movie Club
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250325T130000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250325T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T115531
CREATED:20250319T180314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T180314Z
UID:18647-1742907600-1742914800@www.greatbarrier.co.nz
SUMMARY:Local Board Ordinary Business Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.greatbarrier.co.nz/event/local-board-ordinary-business-meeting-6/
LOCATION:Claris Conference Centre
CATEGORIES:Community,Hui
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250326T173000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250326T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T115531
CREATED:20250319T180738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T180738Z
UID:18654-1743010200-1743015600@www.greatbarrier.co.nz
SUMMARY:Tāima Kōrero/Time to Talk: Keeping our young people safe online with Brett Harvey
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.greatbarrier.co.nz/event/taima-korero-time-to-talk-keeping-our-young-people-safe-online-with-brett-harvey/
LOCATION:Okiwi School
CATEGORIES:Community
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