Aotea Great Barrier Island

CENSUS
2023-03-07

Growers & Makers Market
2023-02-25 10:00 - 13:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | Claris Conference Centre

Aotea Great Barrier Environmental Trust is 20!
2023-02-11 13:00 - 17:00 | Glenfern Sanctuary, Glenfern Road, Port Fitzroy, Auckland, 0963, New Zealand
Aotea Great Barrier Environmental Trust reached 20 years of operation last November, so it’s time to celecbrate! Join the Trust in celebrating this achievement on the 11th February at Glenfern Sanctuary. Pop in for an hour or two for music, food and more, or explore the Sanctuary. The Birds of Aotea Report will be launched at 2pm, by Dame Juliet Gerrard.
Minibus transport to/from Glenfern will be available from Claris, RSVP and book a space (by 6th February for catering purposes). RSVP to: contact.gbiet@gmail.com

Aotea Brewing - Summer Session - Band to be announced
2023-02-05 12:00 - 18:00 | Aotea Brewing – The Village, 50A Mason Road, 0991, New Zealand
We are really looking forward to welcoming everyone back for our 2023 Summer Sessions series at Aotea Brewing. We have some talented musicians coming over to the island to be part of these gigs so come on down to soak in some awesome live music, savour some locally crafted food and brews and while away an afternoon.
Check out the line-up:
Tuesday 3 Jan – Muroki
Sun 8 Jan – Kita
Sun 15 Jan – Black Comet
Sun 29 Jan – LatinAotearoa
Sun 5 Feb – To be announced soon
Follow us on Facebook or Instagram for up to date details on what’s happening each weekend.
Grab a ticket for one event or grab a Series ticket to get access to all five.
*This is a licensed event so all general ticket holders need to be 18 years old or over.
Under 18s are welcome but must remain supervised by their parent or guardian at all times.

Aotea Brewing Summer Sessions - LatinAotearoa
2023-01-29 12:00 - 18:00 | Aotea Brewing – The Village, 50A Mason Road, 0991, New Zealand

The Wingman Festival
2023-01-28 12:00 - 2023-01-29 01:00 | Claris Sports Club, 19 Whangaparapara Road, Claris, Great Barrier Island, New Zealand
Day and night music festival

Aotea Growers & Makers Market
2023-01-21 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-01-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Claris Conference Centre

Aotea Brewing Summer Session - Black Comet
2023-01-15 12:00 - 18:00 | Aotea Brewing – The Village, 50A Mason Road, 0991, New Zealand

Hawaiki "World Premiere"
2023-01-12 16:00 - 19:00 | Claris Sports Club, 19 Whangaparapara Road, Claris, Great Barrier Island, New Zealand
Hawaiki has been officially selected for Sundance Film Festival 2023.
This is a huge achievement and honour and we want to share the film with you before it premieres on the world stage in January.
Please join us in celebrating our motu, tāmariki and this huge moment for Aotea and everyone involved.
Doors at 4pm screening will begin at 4.30
Book your tickets

Aotea Brewing Summer Sessions - Kita
2023-01-08 12:00 - 18:00 | Aotea Brewing – The Village, 50A Mason Road, 0991, New Zealand

Port FitzRoy Boat Club Mussel Fest - 25th Anniversary
2023-01-07 | Port FitzRoy Boat Club

Aotea Brewing Summer Sessions
2023-01-03 12:00 - 18:00 | Aotea Brewing – The Village, 50A Mason Road, 0991, New Zealand

New Years Picnic 2023 - Biggest day out on Aotea
2023-01-02 | Claris Sports Club, 19 Whangaparapara Road, Claris, Great Barrier Island, New Zealand
A great day out for young and old .
The New years Picnic has been an annual fixture on the Barrier for over 80 yrs . This alcohol free event is a fundraiser for Aotea family support group inc. Featuring live music , waterslide kids games , local craft and food stalls a charity auction and the drawing of the wonder raffle at 1pm . The Picnic is a great day to catch up with friends and visitors to the island . Relaxed , fun atmosphere, do mark it in your calendar.
The biggest day out on the rock !

PORT FITZROY BOAT CLUB XMAS DAY LUNCH
2022-12-25 12:00 - 15:00 | Port FitzRoy Boat Club
Full buffet lunch including all the favourites, turkey, ham, pork, lamb, blue fin tuna, raw fish, variety of salads, new potatoes, desserts, cheese and fruit platter, tea and coffee.

Aotea Makers and Growers market
2022-12-10 10:00 - 13:00 | Aotea Arts & History Village, 80 Hector Sanderson Road, Claris, 0991
A market at the arts village in Claris, focused on things grown and made on Aotea. There will also be food resilience workshops run by Aotea Food Resilience Coordinator Caity Endt.

Santa Parade - The Jolliest Event on Aotea
2022-12-03 10:00 - 14:00 | Claris Sports Club, 19 Whangaparapara Road, Claris, Great Barrier Island, New Zealand

Stonewall Village Rose Show
2022-11-27 10:30 - 12:30 | Stonewall Village, 82 Blackwell drive, Auckland, 0091, New Zealand

Great Barrier Island's 'Spectacular by Nature' Garden Tour
2022-11-26 09:00 - 16:30 | Great Barrier Island
In 2022, the Totara, Kauri, Rewa and Nikau Garden Tours will be on Saturday 26th of November.
For all information and ticket bookings click here – Bookings will be open from 1 June 2022
This is a unique opportunity to view a variety of residential gardens on the Island. The guided tours will enable you to visit charming cottage gardens, to see spectacular coastal panoramas and experience the hidden native flora and birdlife. The ticket includes tour transportation, a scrumptious Morning Tea and a charming Devonshire Afternoon Tea.
The Garden Tour is a major fundraiser for the Great Barrier Island Community Health Trust to purchase equipment for use on the Island. The event involves many 100’s of hours of community volunteer time and energy and the participant feedback has been outstanding. It has become a very popular event and national and international celebrities who have participated in the past tours, quote that it is ‘a must-do event’ for every keen gardener.
A previous special guest Russell Fransham comments,
“Thank you so much for persuading me to come over for the garden tour. I had the most wonderful weekend on the Barrier.. my first time on the island.
The gardens I saw were such a treat, all different and all very personal expressions of their creators’ lives. The passion, creativity and commitment were so inspiring. Its very clear that Great Barrier people know they are part of something very special. I came away feeling so welcomed into island life and so many of the people I met felt like old friends by the time I flew home.
I’m still on a high and I’ll be back for more.”

Kids Movie Club - Island Screens
2022-10-29 15:00 - 17:00 | Barrier Social Club
Raya & the last Dragon – new from Disney – we visit Kumandra, a reimagined Earth inhabited by an ancient civilization and a warrior named Raya determined to find the last dragon….
Rating: PG (mild themes and animated violence)
Movie entry to kids club is $5 per child or $10 per family. All welcome. Please note children must be accompanied. Thank you

Aotea FM presents Aotea Live
2022-10-23 16:00 - 23:00 | Barrier Social Club

Kids Movie Club - Island Screens
2022-10-15 15:00 - 17:00 | Barrier Social Club
Minions: The rise of Gru
Very recently released onto DVD, the Minions franchise fun continues !
Rating: PG (Violence)
Movie entry to kids club is $5 per child or $10 per family. All welcome. Please note children must be accompanied. Thank you

Short Film Festival Night with Island Screens
2022-10-10 19:15 - 22:30 | Barrier Social Club
Short Film Festival Night with Island Screens at Barrier Social Club (Tryphena)
Monday 10 October
Don’t miss this one! We will show ‘The Sampler’ a highlights package of international movies from the short film festival screening nationwide. Please show your support & bring friends along. All welcome. $10 on the door.
Genre: A variety! Rating: M
The show starts at 7.15pm at Barrier Social Club.
Come early for yummy meals available 6-7pm.
FB: gbiislandscreens

Truth and Conspiracies, with the Prime Ministers Science Advisor Dame Juliet Gerrard. The Winter of Our Discontent Sunday talk series
2022-09-04 17:00 - 19:30 | The Currach Irish Pub, 78 Blackwell Drive, Great Barrier Island, 0991, New Zealand
Truth and Conspiracies, with the Prime Ministers Science Advisor Dame Juliet Gerrard
Dame Juliet is a part-time island resident who’s been the Prime Minister’s Science Advisor through the COVID pandemic and on topics including fisheries, fluoridation and cannabis reform.
She’ll consider questions of truth and conspiracy in these contested uncertain times.
Join Juliet at the Currach Irish Pub at 5pm on the 4th September 2022 for this talk.
Tickets cost $10 and you can register here now

Small Island Big Ideas is Aotea’s festival for the heart and mind.
Our intention is to arouse curiosity and conversation that takes our world and communities forward.
This year’s theme is The Winter of our Discontent.
In a world gone viral and at the brink of war, we’ll distill a unique island perspective on what these global disruptions might mean for the future of individuals and communities.
We will explore current realities of living with uncertainty through the topics of money, psychology, writing and science.
Bring an open mind and be prepared to go home refreshed.
‘The Winter of our Discontent’ Sunday fireside talks will be held at the Currach May to September, hosting a variety of guest speakers.
Check out the full programme here

Breathing Workshop w/ Kat & Bodhi
2022-07-02 09:30 - 12:00 | Claris Conference Centre
Top 10 Things We’ve Learnt About The Breath
After running a successful breathing business (Breathe School), touring & teaching right around Australia & NZ, for the 6 years prior to arriving here on Aotea (2 years ago now).
We are so excited for this. We live & breathe this stuff (excuse the pun).
We have a wealth of expertise in bringing it to the mainstream, teaching in a way that is accessible to all.
Regardless of age, state of health or religion, we all have a breath and it’s about time we learn how to use it!
This is open to all. It is not attached to any religion or spirituality and you certainly don’t need a yoga mat or tights.
We’d love to see people from all walks of life here.
Whether you’re anxious, struggling to breathe, finding it hard to sleep, in pain or simply curious about the power of breath. Welcome.
You do need to book and your place will be confirmed upon payment.
To book:
1) Make payment into bank account below.
2) Message or email us with your name and email address or phone number.
3) We will then confirm your place and email or text the pre-event details to you.
Account #: 12-3192-0651097-37
Name: Bodhi Whitaker
Ref: (YOUR full name)
Amount: $20-35 (you choose)
We can issue a tax invoice, upon request, if required for your business/employee.
Thank you – Kat & Bodhi
If you’ve got any questions, we’re happy to help answer them:
Kat – 02040148807
Bodhi – 02102662542

Matariki Dinner at Orama in Association with Kawa Marae
2022-06-24 16:00 - 21:00 | Orama
In association with Kawa Marae, Orama will be having a Matariki Dinner Fri 24th June.
Come and join us for:
4pm: Historical Tour of Orama with Norm Winger
6pm: Matariki Dinner (pot luck – bring a plate) with live band
Address: 300 Karaka Bay Rd
All welcome.
RSVP by leaving a message on 063
Or email: info@orama.org.nz
Note: This will be an alcohol free event

Finding Calm in an Uncertain World, with Psychologist Sarb Johal. The Winter of our Discontent Sunday talk series.
2022-06-19 17:00 - 19:30 | The Currach Irish Pub, 78 Blackwell Drive, Great Barrier Island, 0991, New Zealand
Finding Calm in an Uncertain world with The Useful Psychologist Sara Johal
How do we find calm in an uncertain world?
Sarb calls himself the Useful Psychologist, with a new book Finding Calm on managing fear and anxiety. He’s a clinical psychologist, consultant, speaker, and media commentator with an insatiable curiosity about this human experience.
Join Sarb at the Currach Irish Pub at 5pm on the 19th June 2022 for this talk.
Tickets cost $10 and you can register now

Small Island Big Ideas is Aotea’s festival for the heart and mind.
Our intention is to arouse curiosity and conversation that takes our world and communities forward.
This year’s theme is The Winter of our Discontent.
In a world gone viral and at the brink of war, we’ll distill a unique island perspective on what these global disruptions might mean for the future of individuals and communities.
We will explore current realities of living with uncertainty through the topics of money, psychology, writing and science.
Bring an open mind and be prepared to go home refreshed.
‘The Winter of our Discontent’ Sunday fireside talks will be held at the Currach May to September, hosting a variety of guest speakers.
Check out the full programme here

Money & Happiness, with Financial Agony Aunt Mary Holm. The Winter of our Discontent Sunday Talk Series
2022-05-22 17:00 - 19:30 | The Currach Irish Pub, 78 Blackwell Drive, Great Barrier Island, 0991, New Zealand
Money & Happiness, with Financial Agony Aunt – Mary Holm
How much money do we really need? Will more make you happy?
NZ’s best known financial Agony Aunt will share the most unusual, inspiring, sad, angry and funny letters she has responded to in her regular columns for the Weekend Herald and Radio NZ.
Join Mary at the Currach Irish Pub at 5pm on the 22nd May 2022 for this talk.
Tickets cost $10 and you can register now
Small Island Big Ideas is Aotea’s festival for the heart and mind.
Our intention is to arouse curiosity and conversation that takes our world and communities forward.
This year’s theme is The Winter of our Discontent.
In a world gone viral and at the brink of war, we’ll distill a unique island perspective on what these global disruptions might mean for the future of individuals and communities.
We will explore current realities of living with uncertainty through the topics of money, psychology, writing and science.
Bring an open mind and be prepared to go home refreshed.
‘The Winter of our Discontent’ Sunday fireside talks will be held at the Currach May to September, hosting a variety of guest speakers.
Check out the full programme here

The Barrier Comedy Club
2022-01-23 19:30 - 22:00 | The Currach Irish Pub, 78 Blackwell Drive, Great Barrier Island, 0991, New Zealand

'Island Notes: Finding my place on Aotea Great Barrier Island' Book launch
2021-12-18 18:00 - 20:00 | The Currach Irish Pub, 78 Blackwell Drive, Great Barrier Island, 0991, New Zealand
