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UID:6825-1704015000-1704063600@www.greatbarrier.co.nz
SUMMARY:New Years Eve with a sparkle - Stargazing Experience with Good Heavens
DESCRIPTION:Lean back comfortably in a moon chair to look up and see the thousands of stars visible in a Dark Sky Sanctuary. Aotea’s Sanctuary status means that our dark sky is certified magnificent. Plus\, Aotea is warmer than many other New Zealand stargazing places\, too. \nOur guide will draw constellations and tell a range of multicultural stories and interesting astronomical facts. So enjoy a cup of hot chocolate or herbal tea\, while you memorise what’s in the sky in a light-hearted and fun way. \nUse our telescope to look at special stars and deep sky objects. Many of these are unique to the Southern Hemisphere. And they look truly dazzling in our super dark sky. A great opportunity to take a closer look at a planet. Spot a satellite\, a meteor or a distant galaxy. Marvel at the stars with us. There is so much to see! \nNew Years Eve is a great time for a different perspective on our place in the Universe. \nSubject to limited availability of 12 stargazers.
URL:https://www.greatbarrier.co.nz/event/new-years-eve-with-a-sparkle-stargazing-experience-with-good-heavens/
LOCATION:Auckland
ORGANIZER;CN="Good Heavens":MAILTO:info@goodheavens.co.nz
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231231T183000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240101T000000
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UID:6363-1704047400-1704067200@www.greatbarrier.co.nz
SUMMARY:Rise Up Aotea @ Barrier Social Club - New Years Eve Party
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.greatbarrier.co.nz/event/rise-up-aotea-barrier-social-club-new-years-eve-party/
LOCATION:Barrier Social Club
CATEGORIES:Music,New Years
ORGANIZER;CN="Barrier Social Club":MAILTO:barriersocial@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20231231T200000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240101T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T115502
CREATED:20231215T002506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231215T002506Z
UID:6514-1704052800-1704139200@www.greatbarrier.co.nz
SUMMARY:New Years Eve Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Come and ring in the New Year with us and the magical duo that make up Celtic Connections\, a truly fabulous evening of entertainment\, fine food and Ri Ra agus Ruaille Buaille.  Very limited seats left
URL:https://www.greatbarrier.co.nz/event/new-years-eve-dinner/
LOCATION:The Currach Irish Pub\, 78 Blackwell Drive\, Great Barrier Island\, 0991\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Currach Irish Pub":MAILTO:Info@currachirishpub.co.nz
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240102T173000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240102T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T115502
CREATED:20231215T075219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231215T075713Z
UID:6569-1704216600-1704222000@www.greatbarrier.co.nz
SUMMARY:Yoga for presence - Every Tuesday 5:30pm
DESCRIPTION:Yoga for presence with local yoga teacher Lucia\, every Tuesday 5.30pm at the Claris art gallery. 90mim duration.\nEveryone welcome
URL:https://www.greatbarrier.co.nz/event/yoga-for-presence-every-tuesday-530pm/
LOCATION:Aotea Arts & History Village\, 80 Hector Sanderson Road\, Claris\, 0991
CATEGORIES:Community,Yoga
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240102T213000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240102T230000
DTSTAMP:20260404T115502
CREATED:20231221T230555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231221T230555Z
UID:6831-1704231000-1704236400@www.greatbarrier.co.nz
SUMMARY:Stargazing Experience with Good Heavens – For a stellar start to 2024
DESCRIPTION:Make the most of your time on our beautiful island\, by adding on this activity after dark. Our guides love the excitement they feel when we look up and get lost in the stars. They are looking forward to sharing this feeling with you. \nHave a look at our closest neighbour planets and stars and the oldest object you will ever see. (Never mind the Antiques Roadshow).  You may even gain a different perspective on our universe and your space within.  \nOur small groups of up to twelve participants ensure a personalised experience. \nAn overnight stay on Aotea Great Barrier Island is required to come stargazing with us. \nSubject to availability with a maximum of 12 stargazers.
URL:https://www.greatbarrier.co.nz/event/stargazing-experience-with-good-heavens-for-a-stellar-start-to-2024/
LOCATION:Auckland
CATEGORIES:Dark Skies
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ORGANIZER;CN="Good Heavens":MAILTO:info@goodheavens.co.nz
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240105T090000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240105T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T115502
CREATED:20231230T040923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231230T040923Z
UID:6895-1704445200-1704456000@www.greatbarrier.co.nz
SUMMARY:Medlands Sandcastle Competition
DESCRIPTION:The Medlands Sandcastle Competition is on Friday January 5th 2024\, start building at 9am.  \nGet there a bit early to register and find your perfect spot.  \nThere are awesome prizes up for grabs\, anyone can enter and there are adult prizes as well as kids prizes. \nPlease remember to bring back the trophy if you have one to pass on to this years winners. \nGet amongst it people\, this is always a fun event!
URL:https://www.greatbarrier.co.nz/event/medlands-sandcastle-competition/
LOCATION:Medlands Beach\, Oruawharo Bay\, 0991\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Annual,Beaches
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240106T130000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240106T233000
DTSTAMP:20260404T115502
CREATED:20231205T235545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231217T223204Z
UID:6256-1704546000-1704583800@www.greatbarrier.co.nz
SUMMARY:The Wingman Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Wingman Festival was born from the love and loss of our brother Shane ‘Wingman’ Billingham.  Shane\, tragically passed away at the age of 33 while at Burning Man Festival 19 in Nevada U.S.\n​\nShane had a larger-than-life soul\, was easy-going\, with a world-famous smile.  He loved everything good in this world; most of all music\, whanau\, and his home – Aotea/Great Barrier.\n​\nMusic is what Shane lived for\, starting as a youngster in his family home alongside his big brother and little sister.  Shane advanced musically to be a founding member and kick-arse drummer of Solomon Jamski\, creating their very own album.  In his mid-twenties he put the drumsticks aside and picked up a djembe drum and started traveling the world\, playing at some incredible festivals alongside the likes of Rueben Stone\, Grouch\, Issac Chambers…….\n​\nShane loved the traveling musician lifestyle but his heart and home was always on Aotea/Great Barrier.  He dreamed of bringing music and his worldly experiences to the island in the form of a festival.\n​\nIn 2020\, a year after Shane’s passing the Aotea Wingman Festival Trust was created. Friends and family came together\, with the support of the community\, to see his dream come alive.  The Wingman Festival is a not-for-profit event with money raised going to fund the tamariki’s own music and arts journeys as well as keeping the festival alive.
URL:https://www.greatbarrier.co.nz/event/the-wingman/
LOCATION:Claris Sports Club\, 19 Whangaparapara Road\, Claris\, Great Barrier Island\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Arts,Music,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Wingman Festival":MAILTO:thewingmanfestival@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240107T213000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240107T230000
DTSTAMP:20260404T115502
CREATED:20231221T230618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231221T230618Z
UID:6837-1704663000-1704668400@www.greatbarrier.co.nz
SUMMARY:Stargazing Experience with Good Heavens - For a stellar start to 2024
DESCRIPTION:Start the year with a Stargazing Experience on Aotea Great Barrier Island \nAll Good Heavens’ experiences take place in beautiful spots. Our group experience at Medlands Beach is on a sand dune. This means you’ll hear the waves lapping on the beach while looking up and getting lost in the stars.  \nThe island’s Dark Sky Sanctuary status means that our skies are wonderfully dark and our guides are looking forward to showing you some of the best stellar objects in the Milky Way\, and even some outside! The subtropical climate on Aotea Great Barrier Island allows for a warmer stargazing experience than many other New Zealand places\, too. So you can just relax in comfort with your feet in the sand and a blanket over your lap.  \nAvailability is limited to 12 stargazers.
URL:https://www.greatbarrier.co.nz/event/stargazing-experience-with-good-heavens-for-a-stellar-start-to-2024-2/
LOCATION:Auckland
CATEGORIES:Dark Skies
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ORGANIZER;CN="Good Heavens":MAILTO:info@goodheavens.co.nz
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240108T213000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240108T230000
DTSTAMP:20260404T115502
CREATED:20240106T080611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240106T080611Z
UID:7008-1704749400-1704754800@www.greatbarrier.co.nz
SUMMARY:Stargazing Experience with Good Heavens - Clear skies this week!
DESCRIPTION:Great Barrier Island is a Dark Sky Sanctuary\, and while we have clear skies and the Moon is in the day time sky\, now is a perfect time to enjoy a stargazing experience with the Good Heavens team.
URL:https://www.greatbarrier.co.nz/event/stargazing-experience-with-good-heavens-clear-skies-this-week/
LOCATION:Auckland
CATEGORIES:Dark Skies
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240109T173000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240109T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T115502
CREATED:20231215T075541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231215T075541Z
UID:6573-1704821400-1704826800@www.greatbarrier.co.nz
SUMMARY:Yoga for presence - Every Tuesday
DESCRIPTION:Yoga for presence with local yoga teacher Lucia\, every Tuesday 5.30pm at the Claris art gallery. 90mim duration.\nEveryone welcome
URL:https://www.greatbarrier.co.nz/event/yoga-for-presence-every-tuesday/
LOCATION:Auckland
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240110T180000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240110T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T115502
CREATED:20231215T073922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231215T073922Z
UID:6534-1704909600-1704920400@www.greatbarrier.co.nz
SUMMARY:Live music with Al Fleming
DESCRIPTION:Visiting artist Al Fleming joins us for the first time\, a fabulous old time cruiser\, we can’t wait !
URL:https://www.greatbarrier.co.nz/event/live-music-with-al-fleming/
LOCATION:The Currach Irish Pub\, 78 Blackwell Drive\, Great Barrier Island\, 0991\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Currach Irish Pub":MAILTO:Info@currachirishpub.co.nz
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240113T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240113T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T115502
CREATED:20240108T031259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240108T031320Z
UID:7066-1705140000-1705150800@www.greatbarrier.co.nz
SUMMARY:Growers & Makers Market
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.greatbarrier.co.nz/event/growers-makers-market-3/
LOCATION:Claris Conference Centre
CATEGORIES:Community,Food,Market,Nature
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240113T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240113T233000
DTSTAMP:20260404T115502
CREATED:20231230T041519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231230T041841Z
UID:6899-1705172400-1705188600@www.greatbarrier.co.nz
SUMMARY:
DESCRIPTION:Well this is one you won’t want to miss. \nThe legend himself KING KAPISI  \nLIVE AT Barrier Social Club JANUARY 13TH  \nThanks to Barrier Air presents. Also supported by airport rentals gbi\, Aotea lodge and Stray possum lodge. \n20 bucks entry  \nCome boogie with us locals\nSupport ya local
URL:https://www.greatbarrier.co.nz/event/6899/
LOCATION:Barrier Social Club
CATEGORIES:Arts,Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Barrier Social Club":MAILTO:barriersocial@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240115
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240309
DTSTAMP:20260404T115502
CREATED:20240227T005042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T005233Z
UID:8634-1705276800-1709942399@www.greatbarrier.co.nz
SUMMARY:Capital and Local Grant Rounds Open
DESCRIPTION:Aotea Great Barrier Local Board Capital and Local Grant rounds are now open and close on the 8 March. Up to $50\,000 for Capital Grants and $25\,000 for Local Grants\, as a limit for a single project. \nHigher priority for our Local Board: \n› Our residents’ wellbeing is protected and enhanced \n› Projects or activities which have zero- waste messages and practices \n› Applications improve community resilience to climate change impact \n› Activities that support mana whenua to prosper \n› Members of the applicants’ community group have completed governance training \nFor more information visit: \nbit.ly/localboardgrant
URL:https://www.greatbarrier.co.nz/event/capital-and-local-grant-rounds-open/
LOCATION:Auckland
CATEGORIES:Community,Local Government
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240121T213000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240121T230000
DTSTAMP:20260404T115502
CREATED:20240119T000132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240119T000132Z
UID:7129-1705872600-1705878000@www.greatbarrier.co.nz
SUMMARY:Good Heavens Moon Walk Stargazing Experience
DESCRIPTION:A Good Heavens stargazing experience of 1.5-2 hours will take you on a comfortable and entertaining journey through our universe\, while you learn to use constellations and stars to orientate yourself and listen to ancient myths. \nFor around a week each month\, the moon shines brightly in the evening sky. It the perfect time to meet us at a beautiful\, white sand beach for a moon- and stargazing group experience. If the tide is low enough we may go for a stroll on the moon lit beach. And we’ll definitely gaze at the moon’s features up close and hear her stories. Be prepared for moonlight shimmering on the waves. A stunning sight.
URL:https://www.greatbarrier.co.nz/event/good-heavens-moon-walk-stargazing-experience-2/
LOCATION:Auckland
CATEGORIES:Dark Skies
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ORGANIZER;CN="Good Heavens":MAILTO:info@goodheavens.co.nz
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240127T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240127T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T115502
CREATED:20240119T091516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240119T091516Z
UID:7255-1706349600-1706364000@www.greatbarrier.co.nz
SUMMARY:Manu Comp
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.greatbarrier.co.nz/event/manu-comp/
LOCATION:Port FitzRoy Wharf
CATEGORIES:Annual,Children's Activities,Comedy,Community,Food,Market,Sports
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240128T213000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240128T230000
DTSTAMP:20260404T115502
CREATED:20240119T000149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240119T000149Z
UID:7135-1706477400-1706482800@www.greatbarrier.co.nz
SUMMARY:Good Heavens Moon Walk Stargazing Experience
DESCRIPTION:A Good Heavens stargazing experience of 1.5-2 hours will take you on a comfortable and entertaining journey through our universe\, while you learn to use constellations and stars to orientate yourself and listen to ancient myths. \nFor around a week each month\, the moon shines brightly in the evening sky. It the perfect time to meet us at a beautiful\, white sand beach for a moon- and stargazing group experience. If the tide is low enough we may go for a stroll on the moon lit beach. And we’ll definitely gaze at the moon’s features up close and hear her stories. Be prepared for moonlight shimmering on the waves. A stunning sight.
URL:https://www.greatbarrier.co.nz/event/good-heavens-moon-walk-stargazing-experience-3/
LOCATION:Auckland
CATEGORIES:Dark Skies
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ORGANIZER;CN="Good Heavens":MAILTO:info@goodheavens.co.nz
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240131T213000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240131T230000
DTSTAMP:20260404T115502
CREATED:20240131T012739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240131T012739Z
UID:7516-1706736600-1706742000@www.greatbarrier.co.nz
SUMMARY:Look Up and Get Lost Stargazing Experience with Good Heavens
DESCRIPTION:Aotea Great Barrier Island is an International Dark Sky Sanctuary\nHere\, light pollution is minimal\, and the night sky is wonderfully dark.\nWe see ten times as many stars here as in Auckland\, for example.\nThis is why Aotea is such a great place to discover the stars.\nAnd why Good Heavens guides love to take you stargazing here.  \nOur guides will meet you in a dark seaside location on top of a sand dune\,\nin one of the most pristine island environments.\nHere\, we invite you to lean back in a comfortable moon chair.\nHearing the waves rolling onto the beach below\,\nAs you become aware of the universe above\,\nwhile Good Heavens guides entertain you with interesting facts and the fascinating stories\nour ancestors used to make sense of this magical nighttime world  \nWe use laser pointers\, binoculars and a telescope to view various objects at the correct scale during a tour that lasts around 1.5 hours\, a bit more for large groups of max. 12 stargazers.\nGood Heavens is a great option to stargaze in New Zealand:\nOur groups are small and intimate\, with a maximum of 12 stargazers\nOur local guides are experienced and welcoming.\nThey warmly invite question and children from eight years up.\nOur tours are suitable for first time stargazers and astrophysicists\nThe southern hemisphere sky is magnificent and Great Barrier Island has got prime seats to this stellar spectacle.
URL:https://www.greatbarrier.co.nz/event/look-up-and-get-lost-stargazing-experience-with-good-heavens-2/
LOCATION:Auckland
CATEGORIES:Dark Skies
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ORGANIZER;CN="Good Heavens":MAILTO:info@goodheavens.co.nz
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240202T213000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240202T230000
DTSTAMP:20260404T115502
CREATED:20240131T012822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240131T012822Z
UID:7528-1706909400-1706914800@www.greatbarrier.co.nz
SUMMARY:Look Up and Get Lost Stargazing Experience with Good Heavens
DESCRIPTION:Aotea Great Barrier Island is an International Dark Sky Sanctuary\nHere\, light pollution is minimal\, and the night sky is wonderfully dark.\nWe see ten times as many stars here as in Auckland\, for example.\nThis is why Aotea is such a great place to discover the stars.\nAnd why Good Heavens guides love to take you stargazing here.  \nOur guides will meet you in a dark seaside location on top of a sand dune\,\nin one of the most pristine island environments.\nHere\, we invite you to lean back in a comfortable moon chair.\nHearing the waves rolling onto the beach below\,\nAs you become aware of the universe above\,\nwhile Good Heavens guides entertain you with interesting facts and the fascinating stories\nour ancestors used to make sense of this magical nighttime world  \nWe use laser pointers\, binoculars and a telescope to view various objects at the correct scale during a tour that lasts around 1.5 hours\, a bit more for large groups of max. 12 stargazers.\nGood Heavens is a great option to stargaze in New Zealand:\nOur groups are small and intimate\, with a maximum of 12 stargazers\nOur local guides are experienced and welcoming.\nThey warmly invite question and children from eight years up.\nOur tours are suitable for first time stargazers and astrophysicists\nThe southern hemisphere sky is magnificent and Great Barrier Island has got prime seats to this stellar spectacle.
URL:https://www.greatbarrier.co.nz/event/look-up-and-get-lost-stargazing-experience-with-good-heavens-5/
LOCATION:Auckland
CATEGORIES:Dark Skies
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ORGANIZER;CN="Good Heavens":MAILTO:info@goodheavens.co.nz
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240205T080000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240205T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T115502
CREATED:20240205T031706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240205T031746Z
UID:7725-1707120000-1707152400@www.greatbarrier.co.nz
SUMMARY:Look Up and Get Lost Stargazing Experience with Good Heavens
DESCRIPTION:Aotea Great Barrier Island is an International Dark Sky Sanctuary\nHere\, light pollution is minimal\, and the night sky is wonderfully dark.\nWe see ten times as many stars here as in Auckland\, for example.\nThis is why Aotea is such a great place to discover the stars.\nAnd why Good Heavens guides love to take you stargazing here.\nOur guides will meet you on top of a sand dune\,\n with a telescope\, binoculars\, chairs and blankets\nAnd while you lean back\, hearing the waves on the beach below\,\nGood Heavens guides entertain you with interesting facts and the fascinating stories  \nCome stargazing with us! \nIn winter\, the sky is dark by 730pm. It’s a great time for stargazing for juniors and seniors. \nIf you need to convince someone that Good Heavens is a great option to stargaze in New Zealand:\n•	This Dark Sky Sanctuary is easily accessible in comparison to other Dark Sky Sanctuaries\n•	Good Heavens stargaze in pristine locations by the ocean\n•	The island’s climate is subtropical\, warmer than elsewhere in NZ\n•	Our groups are small and intimate\, with a maximum of 12 stargazers and with\n•	Tours of 1.5 -2 hours\, there’s time for questions and some banter\n•	Our local guides are experienced and welcoming.\n•	They warmly invite questions and children from 8 years up.\n•	Tours are suitable for everyone\, from first time stargazers to astrophysicists.\n•	The southern hemisphere sky is magnificent.\n•	Check out our Tripadvisor reviews if more convincing is required still 😉\nOTHER DATES AVAILABLE. Please check our booking calendar through the below website link.
URL:https://www.greatbarrier.co.nz/event/look-up-and-get-lost-stargazing-experience-with-good-heavens-14/
LOCATION:Auckland
CATEGORIES:Dark Skies,Evening activity,Off Grid,Tours
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ORGANIZER;CN="Good Heavens":MAILTO:info@goodheavens.co.nz
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240205T193000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240205T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T115503
CREATED:20240205T031550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240205T031550Z
UID:7719-1707161400-1707166800@www.greatbarrier.co.nz
SUMMARY:Look Up and Get Lost Stargazing Experience with Good Heavens
DESCRIPTION:Aotea Great Barrier Island is an International Dark Sky Sanctuary\nHere\, light pollution is minimal\, and the night sky is wonderfully dark.\nWe see ten times as many stars here as in Auckland\, for example.\nThis is why Aotea is such a great place to discover the stars.\nAnd why Good Heavens guides love to take you stargazing here.\nOur guides will meet you on top of a sand dune\,\n with a telescope\, binoculars\, chairs and blankets\nAnd while you lean back\, hearing the waves on the beach below\,\nGood Heavens guides entertain you with interesting facts and the fascinating stories  \nCome stargazing with Good Heavens! \nIf you need to convince someone that Good Heavens is a great option to stargaze in New Zealand:\n•	This Dark Sky Sanctuary is easily accessible in comparison to other Dark Sky Sanctuaries\n•	Good Heavens stargaze in pristine locations by the ocean\n•	The island’s climate is subtropical\, warmer than elsewhere in NZ\n•	Our groups are small and intimate\, with a maximum of 12 stargazers and with\n•	Tours of 1.5 -2 hours\, there’s time for questions and some banter\n•	Our local guides are experienced and welcoming.\n•	They warmly invite questions and children from 8 years up.\n•	Tours are suitable for everyone\, from first time stargazers to astrophysicists.\n•	The southern hemisphere sky is magnificent.\n•	Check out our Tripadvisor reviews if more convincing is required still 😉  \nIn winter\, the sky is dark by 730pm. It’s a great time for stargazing with juniors and seniors. \nOTHER DATES AVAILABLE. Please check our booking calendar through the below website link.
URL:https://www.greatbarrier.co.nz/event/look-up-and-get-lost-stargazing-experience-with-good-heavens-13/
LOCATION:Auckland
CATEGORIES:Beaches,Dark Skies,Evening activity,Tours
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ORGANIZER;CN="Good Heavens":MAILTO:info@goodheavens.co.nz
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240205T210000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240205T223000
DTSTAMP:20260404T115503
CREATED:20240205T031412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240205T031452Z
UID:7707-1707166800-1707172200@www.greatbarrier.co.nz
SUMMARY:Look Up and Get Lost Stargazing Experience with Good Heavens
DESCRIPTION:Aotea Great Barrier Island is an International Dark Sky Sanctuary\nHere\, light pollution is minimal\, and the night sky is wonderfully dark.\nWe see ten times as many stars here as in Auckland\, for example.\nThis is why Aotea is such a great place to discover the stars.\nAnd why Good Heavens guides love to take you stargazing here.\nOur guides will meet you on top of a sand dune\,\n with a telescope\, binoculars\, chairs and blankets\nAnd while you lean back\, hearing the waves on the beach below\,\nGood Heavens guides entertain you with interesting facts and the fascinating stories  \nCome stargazing with us! \nIf you need to convince someone that Good Heavens is a great option to stargaze in New Zealand:\n•	This Dark Sky Sanctuary is easily accessible in comparison to other Dark Sky Sanctuaries\n•	Good Heavens stargaze in pristine locations by the ocean\n•	The island’s climate is subtropical\, warmer than elsewhere in NZ\n•	Our groups are small and intimate\, with a maximum of 12 stargazers and with\n•	Tours of 1.5 -2 hours\, there’s time for questions and some banter\n•	Our local guides are experienced and welcoming.\n•	They warmly invite questions and children from 8 years up.\n•	Tours are suitable for everyone\, from first time stargazers to astrophysicists.\n•	The southern hemisphere sky is magnificent.\n•	Check out our Tripadvisor reviews if more convincing is required still 😉\nMore dates available. Please check out the calendar on our
URL:https://www.greatbarrier.co.nz/event/look-up-and-get-lost-stargazing-experience-with-good-heavens-11/
LOCATION:Auckland
CATEGORIES:Dark Skies,Off Grid,Tours
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ORGANIZER;CN="Good Heavens":MAILTO:info@goodheavens.co.nz
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240205T210000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240205T223000
DTSTAMP:20260404T115503
CREATED:20240205T031533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240205T031533Z
UID:7713-1707166800-1707172200@www.greatbarrier.co.nz
SUMMARY:Look Up and Get Lost Stargazing Experience with Good Heavens
DESCRIPTION:Aotea Great Barrier Island is an International Dark Sky Sanctuary\nHere\, light pollution is minimal\, and the night sky is wonderfully dark.\nWe see ten times as many stars here as in Auckland\, for example.\nThis is why Aotea is such a great place to discover the stars.\nAnd why Good Heavens guides love to take you stargazing here.\nOur guides will meet you on top of a sand dune\,\n with a telescope\, binoculars\, chairs and blankets\nAnd while you lean back\, hearing the waves on the beach below\,\nGood Heavens guides entertain you with interesting facts and the fascinating stories  \nCome stargazing with us! \nIf you need to convince someone that Good Heavens is a great option to stargaze in New Zealand:\n•	This Dark Sky Sanctuary is easily accessible in comparison to other Dark Sky Sanctuaries\n•	Good Heavens stargaze in pristine locations by the ocean\n•	The island’s climate is subtropical\, warmer than elsewhere in NZ\n•	Our groups are small and intimate\, with a maximum of 12 stargazers and with\n•	Tours of 1.5 -2 hours\, there’s time for questions and some banter\n•	Our local guides are experienced and welcoming.\n•	They warmly invite questions and children from 8 years up.\n•	Tours are suitable for everyone\, from first time stargazers to astrophysicists.\n•	The southern hemisphere sky is magnificent.\n•	Check out our Tripadvisor reviews if more convincing is required still 😉\nMore dates available. Please check out the calendar on our
URL:https://www.greatbarrier.co.nz/event/look-up-and-get-lost-stargazing-experience-with-good-heavens-12/
LOCATION:Auckland
CATEGORIES:Dark Skies,Evening activity,Tours
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ORGANIZER;CN="Good Heavens":MAILTO:info@goodheavens.co.nz
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240206T090000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240206T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T115503
CREATED:20231216T231107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231216T231107Z
UID:6584-1707210000-1707228000@www.greatbarrier.co.nz
SUMMARY:Toitū te Tiriti\, Waitangi Day hīkoi and celebrations
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate\, commemorate and learn more about our founding document. Come and join us on a hīkoi from the top or Orama driveway on Aotea rd or meet us at the Rarohara (Fitzroy) wharf for stalls\, games\, spot prizes\, art auction and waiata. This will be the first of many Waitangi Day celebrations so come along for this historic event and be apart of a positive hopefully inspiring family day in the north. Whakanuia te Tiriti o Waitangi!
URL:https://www.greatbarrier.co.nz/event/toitu-te-tiriti-waitangi-day-hikoi-and-celebrations/
LOCATION:Port Fitzroy Reclamation
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ORGANIZER;CN="Te Motu o Aotea M%C4%81ori Womens Welfare League":MAILTO:tmoamwwl@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240206T143000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240206T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T115503
CREATED:20240206T031946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240206T031946Z
UID:7757-1707229800-1707246000@www.greatbarrier.co.nz
SUMMARY:Orama Waiting Day BBQ & Picnic
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.greatbarrier.co.nz/event/orama-waiting-day-bbq-picnic/
LOCATION:Orama
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240206T213000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240206T230000
DTSTAMP:20260404T115503
CREATED:20240205T030744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240205T030744Z
UID:7689-1707255000-1707260400@www.greatbarrier.co.nz
SUMMARY:Look Up and Get Lost Stargazing Experience with Good Heavens
DESCRIPTION:Aotea Great Barrier Island is an International Dark Sky Sanctuary \nHere\, light pollution is minimal\, and the night sky is wonderfully dark.\nWe see ten times as many stars here as in Auckland\, for example.\nThis is why Aotea is such a great place to discover the stars.\nAnd why Good Heavens guides love to take you stargazing here.\nOur guides will meet you on top of a sand dune\,\n with a telescope\, binoculars\, chairs and blankets\nAnd while you lean back\, hearing the waves on the beach below\,\nGood Heavens guides entertain you with interesting facts and the fascinating stories  \nCome stargazing with us! \nIf you need to convince someone that Good Heavens is a great option to stargaze in New Zealand:\n•	This Dark Sky Sanctuary is easily accessible in comparison to other Dark Sky Sanctuaries\n•	Good Heavens stargaze in pristine locations by the ocean\n•	The island’s climate is subtropical\, warmer than elsewhere in NZ\n•	Our groups are small and intimate\, with a maximum of 12 stargazers and with\n•	Tours of 1.5 -2 hours\, there’s time for questions and some banter\n•	Our local guides are experienced and welcoming.\n•	They warmly invite questions and children from 8 years up.\n•	Tours are suitable for everyone\, from first time stargazers to astrophysicists.\n•	The southern hemisphere sky is magnificent.\n•	Check out our Tripadvisor reviews if more convincing is required still 😉
URL:https://www.greatbarrier.co.nz/event/look-up-and-get-lost-stargazing-experience-with-good-heavens-7/
LOCATION:Auckland
CATEGORIES:Dark Skies
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ORGANIZER;CN="Good Heavens":MAILTO:info@goodheavens.co.nz
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240213T173000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240213T183000
DTSTAMP:20260404T115503
CREATED:20240211T082157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240211T083407Z
UID:8017-1707845400-1707849000@www.greatbarrier.co.nz
SUMMARY:Yoga for Presence - Every Tuesday
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.greatbarrier.co.nz/event/yoga-for-presence-every-tuesday-2/
LOCATION:Aotea Arts & History Village\, 80 Hector Sanderson Road\, Claris\, 0991
CATEGORIES:Yoga
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240214T160000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240214T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T115503
CREATED:20240212T041213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240212T041304Z
UID:8063-1707926400-1707944400@www.greatbarrier.co.nz
SUMMARY:Valentines Day at Barrier Social Club
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.greatbarrier.co.nz/event/valentines-day-at-barrier-social-club/
LOCATION:Barrier Social Club
CATEGORIES:Food
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ORGANIZER;CN="Barrier Social Club":MAILTO:barriersocial@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240214T213000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240214T230000
DTSTAMP:20260404T115503
CREATED:20240205T031241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240205T031241Z
UID:7695-1707946200-1707951600@www.greatbarrier.co.nz
SUMMARY:Love is in the air - come stargazing with us on Valentines Day
DESCRIPTION:Is there anything more romantic than stargazing? Certainly not! ;-D \nAotea Great Barrier Island is an International Dark Sky Sanctuary \nHere\, light pollution is minimal\, and the night sky is wonderfully dark.\nWe see ten times as many stars here as in Auckland\, for example.\nThis is why Aotea is such a great place to discover the stars.\nAnd why Good Heavens guides love to take you stargazing here.\nOur guides will meet you on top of a sand dune\,\n with a telescope\, binoculars\, chairs and blankets\nAnd while you lean back\, hearing the waves on the beach below\,\nGood Heavens guides entertain you with interesting facts and the fascinating stories  \nCome stargazing with your loved one\, and with Good Heavens! It’s the romantic thing to do. \nIf you need to convince someone that Good Heavens is a great option to stargaze in New Zealand:\n•	This Dark Sky Sanctuary is easily accessible in comparison to other Dark Sky Sanctuaries\n•	Good Heavens stargaze in pristine locations by the ocean\n•	The island’s climate is subtropical\, warmer than elsewhere in NZ\n•	Our groups are small and intimate\, with a maximum of 12 stargazers and with\n•	Tours of 1.5 -2 hours\, there’s time for questions and some banter\n•	Our local guides are experienced and welcoming.\n•	They warmly invite questions and children from 8 years up.\n•	Tours are suitable for everyone\, from first time stargazers to astrophysicists.\n•	The southern hemisphere sky is magnificent.\n•	Check out our Tripadvisor reviews if more convincing is required still 😉\nMore dates available. Please check out the calendar on our website. \nAs the Good Heavens team believe in romance\, we’ll gift a Sanctuary book as a valentines surprise for your beloved geek.
URL:https://www.greatbarrier.co.nz/event/love-is-in-the-air-come-stargazing-with-us-on-valentines-day/
LOCATION:Auckland
CATEGORIES:Dark Skies,Evening activity,Nature,Off Grid,Tours
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ORGANIZER;CN="Good Heavens":MAILTO:info@goodheavens.co.nz
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240219T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240219T213000
DTSTAMP:20260404T115503
CREATED:20240214T022424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240214T022608Z
UID:8175-1708369200-1708378200@www.greatbarrier.co.nz
SUMMARY:Island Screens is back for 2024 - The Quiet Girl
DESCRIPTION:ISLAND SCREENS – We are back for 2024 ! Locals and visitors welcome! \nThe Quiet Girl showing on Monday 19 February \nA tender coming of age story where we meet Cait – a 9 year old girl from an overcrowded and impoverished family in rural Ireland. As summer arrives\, she is sent to live with distant relatives where she slowly blossoms and discovers a new way of living…… \n” a jewel\, already feels like a classic” The Guardian review. \n“truly remarkable…a celebration of uncomplicated human kindness” The Irish Times. \nGenre: Drama  Rating: M (offensive language). With subtitles in English \nHead to the social club from 4pm for a drink and a meal before the movie night
URL:https://www.greatbarrier.co.nz/event/island-screens-is-back-for-2024-the-quiet-girl/
LOCATION:Barrier Social Club
CATEGORIES:Community
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