Growers & Makers Market
2024-12-21 09:30 - 14:00, 2024-12-21 10:00 - 12:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | Claris Conference Centre

Annie G & Scottie at the Currach Irish Pub
2024-12-21 19:00 - 23:30 | The Currach Irish Pub, 78 Blackwell Drive, Great Barrier Island, 0991, New Zealand

Aotea Army Working Bee
2024-12-22 09:00 - 17:00
Meet at the Claris Crossroads at 9am – Contact Leon Foster or just show up.

Afternoon Cruise at the Currach - Shane Langford
2024-12-22 14:00 - 18:00 | The Currach Irish Pub, 78 Blackwell Drive, Great Barrier Island, 0991, New Zealand

Gentle Yoga
2024-12-23 10:00 - 11:30, 2024-12-30 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-01-06 10:00 - 11:30 | Tryphena Hall, 1 Medland Road, Great Barrier Island, 0991, New Zealand

Hatha Yoga
2024-12-27 10:00 - 11:30 | Glenfern Sanctuary, Glenfern Road, Port Fitzroy, Auckland, 0963, New Zealand

Yoga
2024-12-28 09:00 - 10:30 | Tryphena Hall, 1 Medland Road, Great Barrier Island, 0991, New Zealand

Glenfern Sanctuary Sunday Summer Series with Rodney Ngawaka
2024-12-29 10:00 - 15:00 | Glenfern Sanctuary, Glenfern Road, Port Fitzroy, Auckland, 0963, New Zealand
Come, be inspired and view the environment through the lens of local mana whenua. Please bring a picnic, coffee and teas will be provided.

New Years Eve: Barrier's Biggest Party - G Star Entertainment at GBI Sports Club
2024-12-31 16:00 - 23:30 | Claris Sports Club, 19 Whangaparapara Road, Claris, Great Barrier Island, New Zealand
Are you ready for BARRIER’S BIGGEST PARTY?
This New Year’s Eve, Claris Club is the ultimate destination!
Join us for an unforgettable night filled with live music, dancing and all the songs you know and love, a thrilling midnight countdown, prizes, and so much more.
LINE UP:

Coopers Run
80K – Party Bangers Band
Special Guests – Annie G & The Isms
Local Support Acts

Secure your tickets today and let’s welcome 2025 in true Barrier style.

House Keeping:

Doors Open from 4PM | Party Starts at 7PM. A ticket is required to enter the venue (pass-outs available)
This is a Family Friendly Event – Parents or legal guardians must accompany all minors in attendance.
Special Liquor License rules apply – Strictly NO BYO alcohol is allowed in the venue/grounds.

By attending this event the ticket holder acknowledges and agrees to G Star Entertainment’s Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy

Resolution New Years Eve Party at Barrier Social Club
2024-12-31 16:00 - 23:30 | Barrier Social Club

Celtic Connection at the Currach Irish Pub & New Years Eve Dinner - Ticketed Event
2024-12-31 16:00 - 23:30 | The Currach Irish Pub, 78 Blackwell Drive, Great Barrier Island, 0991, New Zealand

New years Picnic
2025-01-02 10:00 - 14:30 | Claris Sports Club, 19 Whangaparapara Road, Claris, Great Barrier Island, New Zealand
The countdown is on for the fun family day out, the New Years Picnic event on January 2nd 2025, 10am Claris Sports and Social Club. This event is the biggest annual fundraiser for Aotea Family Support Group and could not happen without the generous support of businesses and many community members. It is incredibly heartwarming to see and be apart of.
Legendary duo Sean Kelly & Gerry O’Neil from The Celtic Connection will be entertaining you for the day, supported by local artists Zarina and Shaun, and Shane Langford. Aotea Audio are supporting the day with their sound equipment! Thanks guys. The wonderful Brett O’Riley will once again be MC for the Auction. There will be plenty of seating and shade provided, thanks to Kaitoke school and the O’Shea’s, but it would be cool for people to still bring a picnic blanket / umbrella. There will be a fantastic selection of stall holders and food vendors. If you haven’t already, please get in contact to book a stall (contact details below).
There are lots of kids games planned, with the tennis court sectioned into various kids games, a space for the littlies to colour and play, water slide and the always fun and entertaining tug of war, sack race, egg and spoon, hobby horse racing and an adult milk sculling competition!
There is an incredible Women’s Pamper Raffle going on sale Monday 16th December at THE ROCKS, winner drawn at the event. A huge thanks to the generous supporters for this. Items include; $100 Aotea Beauty Voucher; 1hr Florence Therapies Massage; Private Yoga Class, Linda Power; Nature Bathing Experience, Vicky Kyan; Peppermint
NEW YEARS PICNIC COUNTDOWN
foot cream, Kaitoke Wilds; Te Ao Haurongo Hydrosol’; Homeopath Rescue Remedy and Arnica, Linda Rowe; Jenz Jewels; Homemade goodies, Danny Blackwell; Bubbles, vodka, cocktail shaker, The Rocks, cocktail glasses, chocolate in a beautiful basket! This a great opportunity to do something nice for your lady – got to be in to win, so go get your tickets!
We have an incredible line up of Auction Items!
Here is a draft of auctions items (yet to be finalised):
Surf Lesson 2x people – Kelly O’Toole
Wake-e-Board voucher, Bryce McKenzie
Gardeners Glory: 3 bags organic potting mix, 2 organic compost (Aotea Gas and Garden), 1 truck load mulch, cage of dry manuka firewood (Chris Broadbent), $50 ITM voucher
ITM vouchers
$100 Okiwi Passion voucher
Trailer Load (~2 cube ) dry pine – Bow Davenport
1 cube hot mix firewood – Barney Scott
1 cube hot mix firewood – anonymous (we know who you are)
5 cube hot mix firewood, 5 cube mulch, Aotea Arb, Sid West
Barrier Air return Ticket 2x Adults
Sealink Return Trip, Vehicle, 2x Adults, 2x Children
Stihl battery Garden Pruner set, Tools for the Job
$500 worth of Bunnings Goodies
Hooked on Barrier – West Coast Sightseeing Tour, 2 adults and 4 kids or 4 adults.
Prints form artist Helen McLorinan
Carol Comer – Framed photography
“Taste of Aotea Voucher”: Mulberry Grove Thai, Pah Beach cafe, Currach, Kats Kitchen Barrier Social Club, Fat Puku, Burger Shack, Baked on Barrier, Candy Shells Kitchen and Aotea Brewery
Wettie – kids spear gun and mask and snorkel
Bottle of Island Gin
Gulf Fuels vouchers
Coastguard – life jacket
Stonewall Store vouchers
Sterling silver Monstera drop earings Tania Sutherland
Plus some great goodies as giveaways/ prizes: ABC voucher, GBI Bee.co gift boxes, hand cream, t-shirts, Free and Feral beanie and hat, The rocks T-shirts, Barfoot and Thompson beach bags, towels, and other goodies!
Once again, I can’t thank everyone enough for their generous support. If you would be keen to help set up some marquees with me on January 1st, help with pack down or be keen to volunteer some of your time on the day of the event please get in contact.
It’s a HUGE task to set up and I would really appreciate some help.
Contact Taryn Wilks E: newyearpicnic@gmail.com Phone: 0220445570 or through facebook

Guided Stargazing Experience with Good Heavens
2025-01-03 21:30 - 23:00 | Medlands Beach, Oruawharo Bay, 0991, New Zealand
Aotea Great Barrier Island is a Dark Sky Sanctuary. This means that our island is protected from the harmful effects of light pollution, forever. Aotea’s skies are exceptionally clear and dark. Without the impact of artificial light, the island is widely considered as one of the best places in the Southern Hemisphere to view the night sky. It’s the perfect place to embark on a stargazing adventure!
To get the most out of your time under the stars consider a stargazing experience with small local business Good Heavens. They provide guided stargazing experiences – on top of a sand dune. Here, the team provide moon chairs and blankets, so that you can lean back in comfort and wonder…
Is there a better place to appreciate our place in the universe?
Experiences are scheduled 2-4 times a week, generally on Tuesdays/Fridays and Sundays, but may be brought forward or postponed if the weather dictates this. Just book in on your preferred date, your first night on the island if possible, and note any additional dates in the comments. The Good Heavens Team is looking forward to taking you stargazing!

King Kapisi - Barrier Social Club - G Star Entertainment
2025-01-04 19:00 - 23:30 | Barrier Social Club
G Star Entertainment presents:
King Kapisi LIVE on Aotea! Get ready for an unforgettable night as King Kapisi returns to Great Barrier Island on January 4th for the first time since his epic sell-out show last year.
The Barrier Social Club will come alive with the energy of Aotearoa’s hip-hop royalty, delivering all your favourite hits and classic anthems. The vibes will be electric, the atmosphere buzzing, and it’s guaranteed to be the ultimate way to kick off the year.
Stay tuned for the announcement of local support acts, completing a night you won’t want to miss!
Don’t miss this chance to experience his legendary energy live!
King Kapisi, also known as Bill Rangi Urale MNZM, is a celebrated Samoan/New Zealand hip-hop and reggae artist, songwriter, and producer.
The first Kiwi hip hop artist to win the prestigious Silver Scroll Award for his song “Reverse Resistance” in 1999, he has collaborated on major national campaigns and performed alongside global icons like Janet Jackson, The Beastie Boys, and UB40.
Recently awarded a Queen’s Honour Medal for his contributions to music and community, King Kapisi continues to inspire through his charitable work, including basketball initiatives and opportunities for underprivileged youth.

Aotea Brewing Summer Session with Black Comet
2025-01-05 12:00 - 18:00 | Aotea Brewing – The Village, 50A Mason Road, 0991, New Zealand
Aotea Brewing Summer Sessions are back for 2025 and we have one of our favourite bands returning to the motu.
Black Comet, the multi-dimensional galactic funk collective founded by Ninja, Laughton Kora (Kora, L.A.B, Fly My Pretties), delivers a groove-based journey infused with storytelling. With the band consisting of Stan Bicknell on drums , Dan Antunovich on bass, Poihakena Reid on keys, sax and talkbox, this ensemble is talent a-plenty. With the desire to express the band as a “live jam”, they encapsulate this on the stage with their high-energy, tight performance, vibing off each other’s musical force.
Since we last saw them they have been busy and this year released their first album ‘Episode 1: Looking For a New Planet’.
The band has been compared to the “ Millennium Falcon making the Kessel run in 12 parsecs” and we can’t wait to have them set alight the brewery in January!
As always at our Summer Sessions alongside wicked tunes in our chilled spot there will be a great bar range with delicious beer brewed onsite and an awesome new menu in the Good Neighbours foodtruck.
What better way to spend the first Sunday of 2025.
Under 18s welcome with supervision from an adult ticket holder.

Afternoon Cruise
2025-01-05 14:00 - 23:00 | The Currach Irish Pub, 78 Blackwell Drive, Great Barrier Island, 0991, New Zealand
Live Music at the Currach from 2pm

Yoga for Presence
2025-01-07 17:30 - 19:00, 2025-01-14 17:30 - 19:00 | Aotea Arts & History Village, 80 Hector Sanderson Road, Claris, 0991

Somatic Movement & Mantra Meditation with Eunate
2025-01-09 13:30 - 14:30, 2025-01-16 13:30 - 14:30 | Tryphena Hall, 1 Medland Road, Great Barrier Island, 0991, New Zealand

Oruawharo Medlands Ecovisoin Family Fun Event
2025-01-10 13:00 - 16:00 | OME Eco-hub
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.

The OME Hub is next to the Community Garden in Medlands.

Live Music with Special Guest at the Currach Irish Pub
2025-01-10 16:00 - 23:30 | The Currach Irish Pub, 78 Blackwell Drive, Great Barrier Island, 0991, New Zealand
Keep an eye out on facebook for details

Yoga at Tryphena Hall
2025-01-11 09:00 - 10:30 | Tryphena Hall, 1 Medland Road, Great Barrier Island, 0991, New Zealand

Nathan Haines - At the Currach Irish Pub with G Star Entertainment
2025-01-11 19:00 - 23:30 | The Currach Irish Pub, 78 Blackwell Drive, Great Barrier Island, 0991, New Zealand
🎶 G Star Entertainment presents: Nathan Haines – Live on Aotea – Great Barrier! 🎷✨
Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to experience Nathan Haines, the original Squire for Hire and one of New Zealand’s most iconic musical talents, live on Great Barrier Island!
Get ready for an electrifying night as Nathan brings his uplifting and joyous solo DJ set, seamlessly blending dance music with his signature live saxophone and instrumentation. With a career spanning over 30 years, this world-renowned saxophonist and producer has redefined the boundaries of jazz and dance music through countless albums and collaborations.
This is more than just a performance—it’s a night of music, energy, and pure magic on the Barrier! 🌟

House Keeping:

Doors Open from 5PM | Show Starts at 7PM.
A ticket is required to enter the venue (pass-outs available)
By attending this event the ticket holder acknowledges and agrees to G Star Entertainment’s Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy

Gentle Yoga - Tryphena Hall
2025-01-13 10:00 - 11:30 | Tryphena Hall, 1 Medland Road, Great Barrier Island, 0991, New Zealand

Yoga at Okiwi Kura
2025-01-14 10:00 - 11:30 | Okiwi School Community Room

Copper landline phone retirement Q & A Session
2025-01-15 17:00 - 19:00 | Claris Conference Centre
Are you wondering what’s happening with copper phone services (ie- landlines)?
If so, come along to a Q and A with Chorus Community Relations Lead Jo Seddon on Wednesday 15 January, 5pm at the Claris Conference Centre.
Jo will run through what the plans are to retire the services and be available to answer any questions. If she doesn’t have all the answers, she’ll find out and let you know.
If you can’t make the Wednesday meeting, Jo will also be at the local board office from 10am to midday the following morning – Thursday 16 January.

Background:
At the end of March 2025, voice services fed from some Chorus radio systems will be retired. Those on these lines will already have had two letters from Chorus.
If you haven’t received a letter, your landline is not affected yet. However Chorus has said that its entire copper network will be retired throughout the country by 2030, so it makes sense to start thinking about alternatives now.
