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SUMMARY:Aotea Kauri Survey - Community Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Aotea kauri survey to begin in Summer 2025/2026 \nA community meeting will be held at the Claris Conference Centre to discuss this project on Wednesday\, November 26\, at 5:00 p.m. \nA survey of kauri health will soon begin on Aotea\, Great Barrier Island\, to determine the extent of both\nthe soil-borne pathogen Phytophthora agathidicida\, the causal agent of kauri dieback disease\, and\nsymptomatic kauri. \nPhytophthora agathidicida was first detected on Aotea in 1972 and is current distribution on the island\nis patchy. It is not known to be present in the Northern area of Te Paparahi. DOC has conducted various\ntree health assessments and soil testing over the years. In 2020\, the Auckland Council conducted aerial\nsurveillance from helicopters\, followed by ground-truthing. \nThe survey is being done in partnership with the Department of Conservation (DOC) and Ngāti Rehua\nNgātiwai Ki Aotea Trust. It will include the forested area of Aotea\, encompassing Auckland Council\,\nPublic Conservation Land\, and contiguous private properties\, who will be contacted directly soon.\nTo understand kauri health at a population level across Aotea\, this project will combine mapping of the\nkauri population from aerial imagery and data from field surveys. Recent learnings from the 2021\nWaitākere Survey and 2024 Hūnua Survey will be used to inform the survey design. \nRandomly selected kauri totaling 540 will be surveyed for their health and have soil samples collected\nfor laboratory analysis. The random selection of 540 trees will give us a baseline prevalence of tree\nhealth and pathogen presence or absence at a landscape scale. This will create a cohort of monitored\ntrees that can be consistently re-measured to understand change in tree health. \nThis survey will inform future management decisions in kauri forests on Aotea\, protecting them for\nfuture generations.
URL:https://www.greatbarrier.co.nz/event/aotea-kauri-survey-community-info-session/
LOCATION:Claris Conference Centre
CATEGORIES:Community,Conservation,Cultural,Featured Events,Local Government,Nature
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SUMMARY:Stargazing with Good Heavens
DESCRIPTION:Did you know that Aotea Great Barrier is a Dark Sky Sanctuary? It is a fantastic place for stargazing!\n\nThe Good Heavens team offer seaside group stargazing experiences. Passionate and local Good Heavens guides will illuminate you on the magical display above and share astronomical facts and stellar stories. They bring a telescope\, binoculars and good cheer. So lean back comfortably in a moon chair to look up and see the thousands of stars visible in a Dark Sky Sanctuary.\n\nOther dates and private experiences available. \nCost: $65 child/$130 adult \nLocation is Medlands Beach\, exact location tbc upon booking. \nMore info: https://goodheavens.co.nz/
URL:https://www.greatbarrier.co.nz/event/stargazing-with-good-heavens-2/
LOCATION:Medlands Beach\, Oruawharo Bay\, 0991\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Cultural,Dark Skies,Entertainment,Evening activity
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ORGANIZER;CN="Good Heavens":MAILTO:info@goodheavens.co.nz
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251109T210000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251109T223000
DTSTAMP:20260506T113048
CREATED:20251101T232018Z
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UID:27326-1762722000-1762727400@www.greatbarrier.co.nz
SUMMARY:Stargazing with Good Heavens
DESCRIPTION:Did you know that Aotea Great Barrier is a Dark Sky Sanctuary? It is a fantastic place for stargazing!\n\nThe Good Heavens team offer seaside group stargazing experiences. Passionate and local Good Heavens guides will illuminate you on the magical display above and share astronomical facts and stellar stories. They bring a telescope\, binoculars and good cheer. So lean back comfortably in a moon chair to look up and see the thousands of stars visible in a Dark Sky Sanctuary.\n\nOther dates and private experiences available. \nCost: $65 child/$130 adult \nLocation is Medlands Beach\, exact location tbc upon booking. \nMore info: https://goodheavens.co.nz/
URL:https://www.greatbarrier.co.nz/event/stargazing-with-good-heavens/
LOCATION:Medlands Beach\, Oruawharo Bay\, 0991\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Cultural,Dark Skies,Entertainment,Evening activity
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ORGANIZER;CN="Good Heavens":MAILTO:info@goodheavens.co.nz
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250426T090000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250426T150000
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SUMMARY:Bird Aversion Training
DESCRIPTION:  \nNo bookings required. \n  \nBird Avoidance Training is taking place on Aotea on Saturday the 26 th of April in Okiwi\, Okupu\, Medlands and Tryphena.  \nBird Avoidance Training can minimise the threat of dogs injuring or killing native birds. As a responsible dog owner\, it is a key part of training your pooch and looking after our wildlife.  \nNesting time might be over for many of our shorebirds\, but there are still chicks around. Black petrel chicks fledge in April and May\, and by July and August\, our pāteke and bitterns will be starting to nest.  \nLike people\, some dogs learn faster than others\, and practice makes perfect. So\, whether your dog is a young puppy coming along for the first time or an older pet that has been before\, we encourage you to bring them along for a refresher. Bird species used are changed each season to make it relevant for the dogs. This makes it beneficial for bach owners and holiday makers that are visiting the island with their four-legged mates.  \nFor information email Chris Giblin at blackdogconservation@gmail.com 
URL:https://www.greatbarrier.co.nz/event/bird-aversion-training-3/
LOCATION:Various
CATEGORIES:Conservation
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250423T163000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250423T180000
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UID:19132-1745425800-1745431200@www.greatbarrier.co.nz
SUMMARY:Aotea Great Barrier Environmental Trust AGM
DESCRIPTION:contact.gbiet@gmail.com
URL:https://www.greatbarrier.co.nz/event/aotea-great-barrier-environmental-trust-agm/
LOCATION:Claris Conference Centre
CATEGORIES:Annual,Community,Conservation
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250421T000000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250428T120000
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SUMMARY:International Dark Sky Week  - Free Stargazing - See details
DESCRIPTION:Free community Stargazing at Medlands Beach. 23 April 2025 @ 6:30pm and 7pm. Please message Deb on 027 407 8037 for your 30 min slot. 
URL:https://www.greatbarrier.co.nz/event/international-dark-sky-week-free-stargazing-see-details/
LOCATION:Medlands Beach\, Oruawharo Bay\, 0991\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Annual,Conservation,Dark Skies,Evening activity
ORGANIZER;CN="Dark Sky Enthusiasts Group":MAILTO:deborahkilgallon@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250329T090000
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UID:18672-1743238800-1743256800@www.greatbarrier.co.nz
SUMMARY:Aotea Ecology Festival - Te Taiao Connect: Caring for our Natural World
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.greatbarrier.co.nz/event/aotea-ecology-festival/
LOCATION:Claris Conference Centre
CATEGORIES:Community,Conservation
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250110T130000
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UID:17134-1736514000-1736524800@www.greatbarrier.co.nz
SUMMARY:Oruawharo Medlands Ecovisoin Family Fun Event
DESCRIPTION:Bring the whole family for a fun and interactive afternoon with an outdoor flavour. There will be information booths\, games\, a quiz\, giveaways + merch and home baked goods for sale. Swing by and check it out\, we look forward to seeing you there. \n  \nThe OME Hub is next to the Community Garden in Medlands.
URL:https://www.greatbarrier.co.nz/event/oruawharo-medlands-ecovisoin-family-fun-event/
LOCATION:OME Eco-hub
CATEGORIES:Children's Activities,Conservation,Entertainment,Food
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241218T080000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241218T170000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241116T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241116T110000
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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
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SUMMARY:Aotea Bird Count
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URL:https://www.greatbarrier.co.nz/event/aotea-bird-count/
CATEGORIES:Annual,Community,Conservation
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