Aotea Great Barrier Island

Quiz Night at The Currach
2024-04-14 18:30 - 21:30, 2024-04-21 18:30 - 21:30, 2024-04-28 18:30 - 21:30 (Pacific/Auckland) | The Currach Irish Pub, 78 Blackwell Drive, Great Barrier Island, 0991, New Zealand
The Currach Irish pub, with quiz maestro Heidi Mill’s raised over $1500 towards Levi’s Golaboski’s Pump Track, on Sunday 24 March. With an astounding 11 teams competing, ‘Will’s Angels’ came out on top.
The pub is donating $5000 and has put on the quiz night to raise this to $10,000 and they are well on their way.
Recruit your team and join Heidi at the Currach every Sunday through April to raise more funds for Levi’s track.
If you miss out on the quiz nights but would still like to get behind fundraising for Levi’s track contact Tay at Kaitoke school on office@kaitoke.school.nz or make a direct donation to Kaitoke School
Reference ‘Levi Golaboski Fund’ Account 12-3011-0815735-50

Community Yoga with Truus
2024-04-15 17:30 - 18:45, 2024-04-22 17:30 - 18:45, 2024-04-29 17:30 - 18:45 | Okiwi kura
at community room at Okiwi Kura – please bring a mat if you have one.

Island Screens - Movie Club
2024-04-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Barrier Social Club
The Miracle Club – an Irish comedy drama. Rating: M

Kitchen from 5:30pm | Movie at 7:15pm
Entry $10 | $15 for non members

Yoga For Presence
2024-04-16 17:30 - 19:00, 2024-04-23 17:30 - 19:00, 2024-04-30 17:30 - 19:00 | Aotea Arts & History Village, 80 Hector Sanderson Road, Claris, 0991
60min slow paced practice.
30min guided meditation.

Good Heavens Moon Walk Stargazing Experience
2024-04-16 19:30 - 21:00, 2024-04-27 19:30 - 21:00
Relax in a comfy moon chair, while you look up and enjoy our stunning moonlit sky as you hear the waves lap against the shore and see the moon light play on the ocean. Have constellations drawn in the sky, while you enjoy a cup of hot chocolate or herbal tea. Moongazing does not get more enjoyable than this!
During your stargazing experience, from the top of the dunes, we will look through our 8” Dobsonian Telescope to get close and personal with the brightest stars and celestial objects. Many are unique to the Southern Hemisphere.
Good Heavens’ group location on Great Barrier Island, at Medlands Beach is easily accessible, even for the less sure-footed. It is only 50 meters from the car park. If you like some visibility in the dark, than a Moon Walk is the experience for you.
Come and enjoy the Moon and our starry sky with Good Heavens!

Yoga for Tradies
2024-04-18 17:15 - 18:00, 2024-04-25 17:15 - 18:00 | Aotea Arts & History Village, 80 Hector Sanderson Road, Claris, 0991
HELLO, HOLA AND NAMASTE TO YOU ALL
I am super excited to announce I designed a class specially for yous.
NO SPECIAL CLOTHES NEEDED. WORK CLOTHES OK!!
Simple stretches and joint maintenance.
(A little like crc or wd40 for your body!)
The idea is that in a short amount of time you take care of yourself and who knows you may like it and you could potentially avoid a knee or hip replacement and feel a little better every day.
The classes will run for 6 thursdays from 21/03 from 5.15pm (right after work, just before beer right???) at the Claris Art Gallery.
For this class to thrive and keep going through winter I need at least 5 people to commit to it.
ARE YOU TRADIES KEEN?
WOULD LOVE TO JOIN BUT TIME AND DATE ARE NO GOOD FOR YOU?
ALL FEEDBACK IS WELCOME! WE ARE STILL IN TIME TO CHANGE TIME AND DATE IF THAT WOULD WORK BETTER FOR MOST OF YOU.
JUST LET ME KNOW.
HOPE YOU ARE KEEN,
See you thursday,
Lucia. 0210731914

Hatha Yoga
2024-04-19 10:00 - 11:30, 2024-04-26 10:00 - 11:30, 2024-05-03 10:00 - 11:30 | Glenfern Sanctuary, Glenfern Road, Port Fitzroy, Auckland, 0963, New Zealand
With Sacha Eddington – Please bring a mat if you have one and cash.

The Living Soil (And Why it Really, Really Matters) - Grow Food Aotea Workshop
2024-04-20 09:30 - 14:30 | Community Garden
Yes it’s true
– the answer does lie in the soil! Take time to look down!
• So, what is healthy soil?
• Introduction to the Stars of the Unseen World
• Why growing healthy soil is SO relevant to climate change
• How healthy is your soil?
• How to assess and monitor your soil’s health yourself
Creating a Dark Earth Sanctuary: Introduction to Feeding the Soil
Morning tea and refreshments provided
Please bring a small contribution to a shared lunch
COST $20 PAYABLE ON THE DAY
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL
– LIMIT 12
CONTACT CAITY ENDT TO SECURE YOUR SPOT
EMAIL: INFO@OKIWIPASSION.CO.NZ
CALL OR TEXT: 021 212 7153
Brought to you by AoteaOraTrust & Funded by Local Board

Save our ambulance service - Urgent Hui
2024-04-20 15:00 - 17:00 | Barrier Social Club
Our island community is about to lose 24/7 ambulance cover for the first time in fifteen years.
This problem is primarily due to the fact that our few dedicated volunteers also have day jobs, and there is a lack of funding for alternative ways of operating.
Currently the service is provided by just three qualified volunteers, one whom provides the majority of cover throughout each week, and this situation has now become unsustainable.

Although this may sound grim at first, there is an opportunity here for our community to implement a more sustainable and collaborative solution that helps to further enhance healthcare services across the motu.

Please join us at the Barrier Social Club for a community hui at 3pm on April the 20th, to discuss the problem in depth, consider proposed solutions, and to brainstorm some ideas as to how we can implement a more sustainable solution.

It is important to remember that in a medical emergency (regardless of future local ambulance availability) you should dial 111 and ask for ambulance, as this will still result in a coordinated response from the health centre team, rescue helicopters and other emergency services as required.

For more info about our ambulance service and Adam Johnston who runs it you can access a recent interview with Adam here – https://www.greatbarrier.co.nz/staying-alive/ – With thanks to Tim & Georgie Higham

Tataki Auckland Unlimited Digital Leverage workshop
2024-04-22 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
In efforts to support operators from Aotea Great Barrier Island, we have scheduled an online webinar aimed at sharing how to best leverage Discover Auckland’s online platforms.
Within the webinar we will introduce how the platform works and how you can get involved so we can collectively improve the ease of trip planning, increase visitor numbers and their length of stay/spend. The webinar will be hosted by Tātaki Auckland Unlimited’s Content & Channels Lead, Jane Waddel. With support from our Social Media Manager, Chris Dansey also.
It is important to note, this event will be hosted online (via Teams link below). We understand everyone may already have other commitments, in such case we will ensure it is recorded and provide access to that recording by request. During the webinar, we will also allow time to answer questions. If you won’t be able to attend but have questions that you’d like answered, send them directly to me and I can request it is covered during the webinar.
Email akayla.bramley@aucklandnz.com for more info

Island Screens Movie Club
2024-04-22 19:00 - 21:00 | Barrier Social Club
‘Uproar’ (a Kiwi one!)

Kitchen from 5:30pm | Movie at 7:15pm
Entry $10 | $15 for non members Tryphena Social Club

Local Board Ordinary Business Meeting
2024-04-23 13:00 - 16:00 | Claris Conference Centre

ANZAC Day Service
2024-04-25 12:00 - 14:00 | Tryphena Hall, 1 Medland Road, Great Barrier Island, 0991, New Zealand
Refreshments following at Barrier Social Club

Dog's Day Out! Bird Aversion & Training
2024-04-27 09:00 - 12:30

RESIN WORKSHOP
2024-04-27 09:30 - 13:00 | Aotea Arts & History Village, 80 Hector Sanderson Road, Claris, 0991
Create your own Resin Cheese board / Charcuterie board with a design in epoxy resin. PLUS matching coasters OR create a large Art Board fully covered in resin.
Learn to use Epoxy Resin. All materials provided.
Beginners and experienced resin artist welcome.
A Full explanations of various resins, finishing resin, sanding, items you will require for using resin, mixing, different colours, pigments, pastes, tints, etc and so much more. Choose from many colours (including micas), as well as glitters, metallic powders and tints.
This is the session if you wish to understand resin for future use. Tutor: Experienced Resin Artist Philip Coetzee
More details, Costs and Booking on the website link. Book early.

Creating Dark Earth Sanctuaries (Part 1) | Feeding the Living Soil - Grow Food Aotea Workshop
2024-04-27 09:30 - 14:30 | Community Garden
A Day of Action in Service of the Earth!
• Building Worm Farms and Worm Tubes
• Using Compost
• Double Digging
Mulch and Sheet Mulching
Growing Green Manure
• Making Liquid Fertiliser
• Using Mineral Fertilisers
• Biological Inoculants
• Using BioChar
Morning tea and refreshments provided
Please bring a small contribution to a shared lunch
COST $20 PAYABLE ON THE DAY
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL – LIMIT 12
CONTACT CAITY ENDT TO SECURE YOUR SPOT
EMAIL: INFO@OKIWIPASSION.CO.NZ
CALL OR TEXT: 021 212 7153
Brought to you by AoteaOraTrust & Funded by Local Board

Island Screens - Movie Club
2024-04-29 19:00 - 21:00 | Barrier Social Club
Rating: M
UK father / daughter comedy, drama set in London
Sundance film festival 2023 winner.

Kitchen from 5:30 / Movie at 7:15

Local Board Extraordinary Business Meeting
2024-04-30 10:00 - 12:00 | Claris Conference Centre
Agenda:
https://infocouncil.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/Open/2024/04/20240423_GBI_AGN_11452_AT.PDF

Creating Dark Earth Sanctuaries (Part 2) | Making Hot Compost- Grow Food Aotea Workshop
2024-05-01 09:30 - 12:30 | Community Garden
Time to get dirty at this hands-on workshop!
• We will make a large compost heap at Oruawharo Community Garden
• Compost contributions welcome
Wood/bamboo chip, grass clippings, fresh food scraps (not cooked or rotten please), seaweed, wood ash, egg shells, cow/horse/chicken manure
Please bring along spades and forks, gloves and gumboots and a smile!!
Morning tea and refreshments provided
THIS IS A FREE WORKSHOP
CONTACT CAITY EDT WITH ENOUIRIES
EMAIL: INFO@OKIWIPASSION.CO.NZ
CALL OR TEXT: 021 212 7153
Brought to you by AoteaOraTrust & Funded by Local Board

Growers and Makers Market
2024-05-04 10:00 - 17:00 | Claris Conference Centre
