Aotea Great Barrier Island

Stargazing with Good Heavens
2025-12-14 21:30 - 23:00, 2026-01-11 21:30 - 23:00, 2026-01-25 21:30 - 23:00, 2026-02-08 21:30 - 23:00, 2026-03-08 21:00 - 22:30, 2026-03-22 20:30 - 22:00, 2026-04-05 20:30 - 22:00, 2026-04-19 19:30 - 21:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | Medlands Beach, Oruawharo Bay, 0991, New Zealand
Did you know that Aotea Great Barrier is a Dark Sky Sanctuary? It is a fantastic place for stargazing!

The 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.

Other dates and private experiences available.
Cost: $65 child/$130 adult
Location is Medlands Beach, exact location tbc upon booking.
More info: https://goodheavens.co.nz/

My Fat Puku Pizzeria
2025-12-28 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-01-02 17:00 - 19:00 | My Fat Puku, 129 Hector Sanderson Road, Claris, Auckland, 0991, New Zealand
Pizza night at My Fat Puku 5 – 7pm (Fridays and Sundays – excludes Boxing Day)
Come and try out our exclusive Puku Brew made on site – Lager, Pale Ale, Hazy Pale Ale, Pilsner, Cider, Coffee Stout and very tasty Alcoholic Ginger beer.
Great place to chill and relax with friends and family while enjoying some yummy pizzas.
See you then!

Automatic 80’s Gig
2026-01-17 18:00 - 23:30 | Claris Sports Club, 19 Whangaparapara Road, Claris, Great Barrier Island, New Zealand
Automatic 80’s Gig
Live Music at the Claris Club.
Doors open 6pm onwards, tickets are available at Flicket

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

Stargazing with Good Heavens
2026-02-22 21:00 - 22:30 | Medlands Beach, Oruawharo Bay, 0991, New Zealand
Did you know that Aotea Great Barrier is a Dark Sky Sanctuary? It is a fantastic place for stargazing! The 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.

Other dates and private experiences available.
Cost: $65 child/$130 adult
More info: https://goodheavens.co.nz/

Roller Disco @ Port Fitzroy Reclamation
2026-04-03 16:00 - 20:00 | Port Fitzroy Reclamation
ROLLER DISCO EXTRAVAGANZA Friday 3rd April (Good Friday) 4pm till 8ish…(skates, blades, scooters & any small wheel variety!)

Music, Lights and lots of fun for the whole family. Disco outfits encouraged!! ….For skaters and spectators!

Koha entry
American Hotdogs available
Protective gear is recommended.
All ages event

A fundraiser for the upcoming Rarohara Port Fitzroy Sailing Club.

Port Fitzroy Boat Club Easter Weekend - Live Music
2026-04-03 16:00 - 23:00 | Port FitzRoy Boat Club
Port Fitzroy Boat Club are hosting a live music event from Tino Rangatira.
Opens 4pm on Friday 3rd April (Good Friday)
Kitchen from 5.30pm
Come and enjoy the amazing views, food & connections
Saturday is open from 4pm
