Somatic Movement & Mantra Meditation with Eunate
2025-01-09 13:30 - 14:30, 2025-01-16 13:30 - 14:30, 2025-01-23 13:30 - 14:30, 2025-01-30 13:30 - 14:30 (Pacific/Auckland) | 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, 2025-01-18 09:00 - 17:00 | 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, 2025-01-21 17:30 - 19:00 | Okiwi School Community Room

Yoga for Presence
2025-01-14 17:30 - 19:00, 2025-01-21 17:30 - 19:00 | Aotea Arts & History Village, 80 Hector Sanderson Road, Claris, 0991

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.

Hatha Yoga
2025-01-17 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-01-24 10:00 - 12:00 | Glenfern Sanctuary, Glenfern Road, Port Fitzroy, Auckland, 0963, New Zealand

Drax Project Live - Barrier Social Club with G Star Entertainment
2025-01-18 17:00 | Barrier Social Club
G Star Entertainment presents Drax Project LIVE on Aotea Great Barrier Island!
Just added to their summer tour!
From busking on the streets of Wellington to global superstars, Drax Project are bringing their electric pop-RnB sound to Great Barrier Island for an unforgettable night! Don’t miss their first-ever show at Barrier Social Club as part of their summer tour.
With over half a billion streams and hits like “Catching Feelings” and “Woke Up Late” (both RIAA Gold-certified!), Drax Project have toured with the biggest names—Ed Sheeran, Camila Cabello, and Christina Aguilera—and wowed crowds at the iHeartRadio Festival and Coachella.
Catch them live on January 18 at Barrier Social Club for a high-energy, feel-good show that’ll have you dancing all night!
Tickets on sale now!
NOTE: After clicking “GET TICKETS” you’ll be taken to the child and youth ticketing section.

Alan Jager Live Music at the Currach Irish Pub
2025-01-19 16:00 - 23:30 | The Currach Irish Pub, 78 Blackwell Drive, Great Barrier Island, 0991, New Zealand

Gentle Yoga
2025-01-20 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-02-03 10:00 - 12:00 | Tryphena Hall, 1 Medland Road, Great Barrier Island, 0991, New Zealand

Needle Felting Workshop
2025-01-24 13:00 - 16:00 | Aotea Arts & History Village, 80 Hector Sanderson Road, Claris, 0991
Hi all, my beginners felting workshop will set you up with knowledge and materials to enter the world of needle felting, all materials will be provided and your sheep is completely customisable.

Salmonella Dub
2025-01-24 20:00 - 23:30 | Claris Sports Club, 19 Whangaparapara Road, Claris, Great Barrier Island, New Zealand
G Star Entertainment presents Salmonella Dub SoundSystem LIVE on Great Barrier Island!
Kick off the Auckland Anniversary Long Weekend in style with an unforgettable night of beats, bass, and brilliance. Salmonella Dub SoundSystem brings you a 2-hour bass-heavy dancefloor journey to Claris Club to set the tone for an epic weekend!
Featuring:

Andrew aka DJ Rudeboy on the mix
Legendary Mighty Asterix & soulful Whirimako Black LIVE
The iconic Sal Dub horn section

Experience an audio-visual mashup featuring their new DOUBLE digi album For All Things Alive, classic tracks reimagined, and remixes by The Nomad, DJ Mu (Fat Freddy’s Drop), Dub FX, Dreadzone, Adrian Sherwood, and more!

Salmonella Dub SoundSystem backstory:
The Salmonella Dub SoundSystem officially began 25 years ago – playing their new dub plates from Dreadzone and Mad Professor on a tour Salmonella Dub was managing for Pitch Black’s debut album playing new releases and remixes at dance party festivals with dubplate album launch tours in the stripped back dancefloor friendly version of the live band. From humble beginnings promoting and playing after parties, the Salmonella Dub SoundSystem developed into a powerhouse live dance act across the NZ & Oz festival and club circuit. More recently, Te Reo Māori Soul Funk Diva Whirimako Black started writing with Andrew after she joined the band for their New Zealand Symphony Orchestra in 2008.

Spend your long weekend in paradise with the unmatched vibes of Salmonella Dub. Secure your tickets now!

NOTE: After clicking “GET TICKETS” you’ll be taken to the child and youth ticketing section.

Growers and Makers Market
2025-01-25 09:30 - 12:30 | Claris Conference Centre
Come and smaple all the lovely things our wonderful stall holders make and grow here on Aotea:
• Hand made jewellery
• Honey and preserves
• Island grown produce
• Crochet’d Crafts and Tie dye
• Prints
• Fruit trees and seedlings
• hand-made herbals , creams and teas
• plenty of yummy food from Orama to fill our tummies…
Plus conversation, smiles, connection.
What’s not to love and enjoy?!
Looking forward to seeing you there!
Psst If you are keen on having a stall please book with Caity 0212127153

Glenfern Sanctuary Sunday Summer Series with Rodney Ngawaka
2025-01-26 10:00 - 15:00 | Glenfern Sanctuary, Glenfern Road, Port Fitzroy, Auckland, 0963, New Zealand
Glenfern Sanctuary (Kotuku) on Sunday 20th October from 10-3pm. Come, be inspired and view the environment through the lens of local mana whenua. Please bring a picnic, coffee and teas will be provided.

SANOI with G Star Entertainment at Aotea Brewing
2025-01-26 12:00 - 18:00 | Aotea Brewing – The Village, 50A Mason Road, 0991, New Zealand
G Star Entertainment presents Sanoi Sunday Session at Aotea Brewing, Auckland Anniversary Weekend.Enjoy unmatched island vibes, locally brewed beverages, and live music from Sanoi with support from Harry Charles.Brewery doors open at midday, with the show starting at 2 PM.Originally from Berlin, Sanoi has become a standout in New Zealand’s electronic scene, blending melodic techno with innovative, danceable sounds that have captivated audiences worldwide.Under 18s go free but must be supervised by a parent or guardian. Early bird tickets are limited, with Afterpay available. Secure yours now and make your long weekend unforgettable!
About Sanoi:Originally hailing from Berlin, Sanoi aka Jonas Fischer is a producer, DJ and a key member in the electronic/dance music scene in New Zealand. He has graced the stages of many of the country’smost-loved festivals & clubs where his deeply danceable DJ sets see him move seamlessly across warm, melodic, groove-driven techno and beyond.Sanoi challenging conventional music production norms, steering clear of familiar tropes and techniques. The result is eight carefully curated tracks with a rich tapestry of ambient layers, recordedsounds, and melodies that range from quirky and playful to nostalgic and melancholic.The finely crafted drums take centre stage, emphasising the unique groove that defines Sanoi’s distinctive sound.With his influence in the NZ electronic scene continuing to grow, the past 12 months has seen Sanoi touring across New Zealand, Australia and Europe in support of his new album. Summer 2024 alone saw him playing alongside the following cross section of legends & current heavyweights –Basement Jaxx, The Chemical Brothers, LF System, Hybrid Minds, Barry Can’t Swim, Marcellus Pittman, Flight Facilities, Robag Wruhme, Desert Dwellers & more

Jam night at the Currach
2025-01-30 18:00 - 23:30 | The Currach Irish Pub, 78 Blackwell Drive, Great Barrier Island, 0991, New Zealand

Volunteering morning Medlands community garden - Every Friday
2025-01-31 10:00 - 12:00 | Medlands Community Garden

Guided Stargazing Experience with Good Heavens
2025-01-31 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!

BIGBADA BOOM SOUND SYSTEM ARRIVES ON THE SHORES OF AOTEA IN FEBRUARY!
2025-02-01 20:00 - 23:30 | Barrier Social Club
Barrier Social Club will host Ariki, The Bigbada Boom Sound System and an awesome line up of reggae DJs on Saturday 1st February 2025.
Ariki, A.K.A Queen Big Punch is the owner and operator of Hine-Raiona Bigbada Boom Sound System. Hine-Raiona translates to Lion Maidens and is the second all-femme sound system built in Aotearoa to Ninth Wave Sound. They are currently the sole reggae sound system dedicated to supporting femme deejays/allies and artists in the reggae sound system scene Aotearoa.
From Ariki: “Bigbada Boom is a combination of custom built and second hand audio gear. It is all analogue with some new gear that matches the 1970s/80s era of sound It was built for. As Maori we believe in Mauri, the life force of an object that holds the essence of all those who have interacted with it and I believe this energy imbues Bigbada, giving it its own life force which keeps growing as more people interact and add their energy to it. It is one of the few sound systems that use outdated and discontinued lines of audio equipment highly active in Aotearoa. Part of Bigbada’s unique experience is to witness a vintage sound of the past in the modern era.
Sound system culture is a very diverse topic but it is traced to Jamaica as early as the 1950s.
In short it was a platform that operated independently to the established status quo which was dominated by the colonial construct of the white man. It, along with pirate radio, were the beacons of broadcasting and sharing artists and music often not accepted by the mainstream (music to broaden the mind that spoke of freedom and rebellion) Music became a source of empowerment to the lower and middle class who looked for something to grasp on to, to give them hope, and up it to the man. As Jamaicans migrated to England to rebuild the nation post WW2, their music spread to the UK along with sound system culture, where it formed the underground scene of UK rave culture today. Bigbada Boom pays homage to the old school, supporting those most in need of a platform while at the same time acknowledging the whakapapa of sound system culture and its strong focus on reggae – as well as the entire spectrum that surrounds it from Ska, reggae dub, dance hall, Jungle and Dubstep.”
Come witness the powerful sound and uplifting vibe of the Bigbada Boom Sound System at the Barrier Social Club, Saturday 1st February 2025
