Aotea Great Barrier Island

Aotea Great Barrier Environmental Trust AGM
2025-04-23 16:30 - 18:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | Claris Conference Centre
contact.gbiet@gmail.com

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

Bird Aversion Training - Free
2025-11-02 09:00 - 15:00
Bird Avoidance Training is taking place on Aotea this Weekend on Sunday 2nd November in Okiwi, Okupu, Medlands and Tryphena. Bird Avoidance Training can minimise the threat of dogs injuring or killing native birds. Like people, some dogs learn faster than others…
You can teach an old dog new tricks – but it may take a little longer, so even if your
dog has had training before, we encourage you to put them through again this session.
Details: Sunday 2nd November
9 – 10 AM at Okiwi Airstrip
10.30-11.30 PM at Okupu Beach
12-1.30 PM at Medlands Campground
2 – 3 PM at Sunken Rock Sailing Club, Puriri Bay

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!

Aotea Kauri Survey - Community Info Session
2025-11-26 17:00 - 18:30 | Claris Conference Centre
Aotea kauri survey to begin in Summer 2025/2026
A community meeting will be held at the Claris Conference Centre to discuss this project on Wednesday, November 26, at 5:00 p.m.
A survey of kauri health will soon begin on Aotea, Great Barrier Island, to determine the extent of both
the soil-borne pathogen Phytophthora agathidicida, the causal agent of kauri dieback disease, and
symptomatic kauri.
Phytophthora agathidicida was first detected on Aotea in 1972 and is current distribution on the island
is patchy. It is not known to be present in the Northern area of Te Paparahi. DOC has conducted various
tree health assessments and soil testing over the years. In 2020, the Auckland Council conducted aerial
surveillance from helicopters, followed by ground-truthing.
The survey is being done in partnership with the Department of Conservation (DOC) and Ngāti Rehua
Ngātiwai Ki Aotea Trust. It will include the forested area of Aotea, encompassing Auckland Council,
Public Conservation Land, and contiguous private properties, who will be contacted directly soon.
To understand kauri health at a population level across Aotea, this project will combine mapping of the
kauri population from aerial imagery and data from field surveys. Recent learnings from the 2021
Waitākere Survey and 2024 Hūnua Survey will be used to inform the survey design.
Randomly selected kauri totaling 540 will be surveyed for their health and have soil samples collected
for laboratory analysis. The random selection of 540 trees will give us a baseline prevalence of tree
health and pathogen presence or absence at a landscape scale. This will create a cohort of monitored
trees that can be consistently re-measured to understand change in tree health.
This survey will inform future management decisions in kauri forests on Aotea, protecting them for
future generations.

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

Night Market / Santa’s Grotto
2025-12-18 17:00 - 19:30 | Aotea Arts & History Village, 80 Hector Sanderson Road, Claris, 0991
Night Market / Santa’s Grotto @ the Aotea Arts and History Village,
Thursday 18th December 2025 5.00pm to 7.30pm

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.

Aotea Brewing Summer Sessions - Marmalade & Floorplay
2025-12-29 12:00 - 18:30 | Aotea Brewing – The Village, 50A Mason Road, 0991, New Zealand
The Aotea Brewing Summer Sessions are back for another year of tunes, food and drinks amongst the green.
On the 29th December we have two bands to get you moving Tamaki Makaurau based duo Marmalade followed by our own Floorplay.
Tickets via the links below.
http://www.aoteabrewing.co.nz/
OR
https://events.humanitix.com/aotea-summer-sessions
All ages event. Multi day, group and family tickets available.

New Years Eve Picnic
2026-01-02 10:00 - 18:00 | Claris Sports Club, 19 Whangaparapara Road, Claris, Great Barrier Island, New Zealand
The 2026 New Years Eve Picnic!! Fun for all the family, with stalls, food, games, Live Music, water slide & a fantastic charity auction and raffle at Claris Sports Club.
Come and join in for a full day of fun.
A Fundraiser for Aotea Family Support Group which does so much to support our island community.
Hope to see you there.

Aotea Brewing Summer Sessions - MĀ
2026-01-04 12:00 - 18:30 | Aotea Brewing – The Village, 50A Mason Road, 0991, New Zealand
Aotea Brewing Summer Sessions continue and bring in 2026 with an awesome day of sunshine, local food and drinks and amazing tunes.
We are stoked to have MĀ – an autodidact Māori musician and artist from Te Whanganui-a-Tara.
All ages event. Multi day, group and family tickets available.
www.aoteabrewing.co.nz
OR
https://events.humanitix.com/aotea-summer-sessions

“A Peephole on Paradise”
2026-01-23 08:00 - 2026-02-10 17:00 | Aotea Arts & History Village, 80 Hector Sanderson Road, Claris, 0991
A Collaborative Exhibition by Peter Edmonds & Fenella Christian
@ the Aotea Arts & History Village Opening 23rd January 4pm to 6pm

Pot Luck Harvest Dinner
2026-02-10 18:00 - 20:00 | Medlands Community Garden
Pot luck Harvest Dinner,
10 February from 6-8pm
Oruawharo Community Gardens or adjacent Church House if wet
Bring a plate to share including at least one locally produced ingredient.
For more info and to book a place, please contact Caity on foodres@anamata.nz or ph 0212127153

'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.

Bird Aversion Training for Dogs - Free
2026-04-03 08:00 - 17:00
Bird Aversion Training provided by Auckland Council
Friday 3rd April (Easter Friday)
Bird Aversion Training is taking place on Aotea Friday 3rd April (Easter Friday) in Okiwi, Okupu, Medlands and Tryphena. Bird Aversion Training can minimise the threat of dogs injuring or killing native birds. Like people, some dogs learn faster than others…
You can teach an old dog new tricks – but it may take a little longer, so even if your
dog has had training before, we encourage you to put them through again this session.
Details: Sunday 2nd November
9 – 10 AM at Whangapoua Campground
10.30-11.30 PM at Okupu Beach
12-1.00 PM at Medlands Campground
1.30 – 2.30 PM at Sunken Rock Sailing Club, Puriri Bay

Roller Disco @ Port Fitzroy Reclamation
2026-04-03 16:00 - 20:00 | Port Fitzroy Reclamation
Friday 3rd April 2026! From 4pm – 8ish. Come hear the music, see the lights and dance the night away…
Roller Derby Disco Extravaganza at Rarohara/Port Fitzroy Reclamation…fun for the whole family. small wheels only please.
Entry is $koha as this is a starting fundraiser for the Rarohara Port Fitzroy Sailing Club,
Dress up is essential for all:-)
American Hotdogs for sale,

Easter Market on Saturday 4th April
2026-04-04 | Claris Sports Club, 19 Whangaparapara Road, Claris, Great Barrier Island, New Zealand
Easter Market at Claris Club on Saturday 4th April.
Market Stalls open from 10am
Stalls & Food available
No Dogs Please

Wharf to Wharf Marathon & Fun Run
2026-10-03 | Kaitoke School
Wharf to Wharf Marathon & Fun Run
Saturday 3 October
Plan your island escape around one of Aotea Great Barrier Island’s most iconic events. The annual Wharf to Wharf Marathon and Fun Run brings together locals and visitors for an unforgettable journey across spectacular coastal roads and forest tracks.
Founded as a fundraiser for Kaitoke School, this much-loved event is often called the “world’s friendliest marathon” — a true celebration of community spirit, resilience and island hospitality.
Make a weekend of it, stay local, and experience Aotea at its very best.
www.wharf2wharf.com
Ticketing site: https://events.humanitix.com/wharf-to-wharf-2026
