Aotea Great Barrier Island

Kids Movie Club - Details TBC
2024-10-05 | Barrier Social Club
Kids movie club will be 21st September & 5 October. More details will follow soon. These will be our last kids sessions for the year.

Kids Movie Club - Scary Girl
2024-10-05 15:00 - 17:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | Barrier Social Club
Island Screens brings you: kids movie club ! Showing: Scarygirl
Saturday 5 October 3pm at Barrier Social Club.
Free entry – all welcome
Please note that children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
As her world is shrouded in darkness, a young girl must overcome her fears and travel to a mysterious city of light, save her father from a dangerous scientist and prevent the destruction of her planet. With the voice of Sam Neill. **Official Selection Sydney film festival*********
Rating: PG Genre: Australian Animation, Adventure Run time 90 mins.
“Imaginatively directed and visually stunning”, AU review. 86% Rotten Tomatoes review.

Guided Stargazing Experience with Good Heavens
2024-10-06 20:30 - 22:00 | 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 and that 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.
Picture yourself, nestled under a blanket while you gaze up and are whisked away on a journey through our solar system and beyond. Good Heavens’ guides are your celestial companions, treating you to captivating tales and mind-blowing facts about the night sky. They’ll share the enchanting stories our ancestors used to make sense of this wondrous world above. And they’ll even treat you to a hot chocolate, to still increase your stellar bliss.
Your guide will use a laser pointer, binoculars and an 8” telescope to showcase the most interesting features in our solar system and beyond. You’ll be gazing up into the Milky Way, at planets and at constellations for around 1.5 hours and lose yourself in a sea of twinkling stars.
Group experiences – Look Up and Get Lost – run on clear nights, 2 to 4 times a week. They’re replaced by Moon Walks when the moon is larger than 50% in the evening sky.

Des Casey - Meet the Author
2024-10-08 08:00 - 17:00 | Aotea Arts & History Village, 80 Hector Sanderson Road, Claris, 0991

'Sound' - Mary Spacapan Art Gallery Exhibition
2024-10-08 16:00 - 2024-10-24 17:00 | Aotea Arts & History Village, 80 Hector Sanderson Road, Claris, 0991

Growers & Makers Market
2024-10-12 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-11-02 10:00 - 14:00 | Claris Conference Centre

Great Barrier Island Community Health Trust AGM
2024-10-12 10:00 - 12:30 | Aotea Health Centre

Keeping Laying Hens - Grow Food Aotea Workshop
2024-10-13 09:30 - 12:30 | Okiwi Passion, 10 Mabey Road, Okiwi, 0991, New Zealand

Short Film Festival - "The Sampler"
2024-10-14 19:15 - 21:30 | Barrier Social Club
Island Screens is delighted to be a part of the nationwide SHORT FILM FESTIVAL – Monday 14 October 7.15pm at Barrier Social Club.
We will screen “The Sampler” showing the highlights of the festival with short films from around the globe! All welcome to this very entertaining, unique night out. No need to book – entry is $10 cash on the door.
Rating: M Genre: a variety!
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Ahu Moana - Glen Edney Pre-survey Presentation
2024-10-18 17:00 - 20:00 | St Johns Church Annex, Medlands, Aotea Great Barrier Island, 0991, New Zealand

Ahu Moana Survey - Weather dependent
2024-10-19 08:00 - 2024-10-20 17:00 | Boatshed Rock Medlands
Ahu Moana Ecological Survey around Boatshed Rock at the southern end of Medlands Beach. A team of snorkelers will take a look at what lies beneath the surface. It is intended that this survey will be repeated 4 times per year along with the Schooner Bay surveys and possibly extend to other bays. There are many ways to take part, you can snorkel, be a support person in a vessel on the surface or join the beach crew who will look after the sausage sizzle and be there for the discussions before and after the dive. Please check in again closer to the date as weather conditions may impact dates of these surveys. Schooner Bay will be one day and Medlands the other, depending on wind etc. If you would like to join the team of snorkelers please get in touch: medlandsecovision@gmail.com

Glenfern Sanctuary Sunday Summer Series with Rodney Ngawaka
2024-10-20 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.

Guided Stargazing Experience with Good Heavens
2024-10-20 20:30 - 22:00 | Medlands Beach, Oruawharo Bay, 0991, New Zealand
Aotea Great Barrier Island is a Dark Sky Sanctuary. 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?
Picture yourself, nestled under a blanket while you gaze up and are whisked away on a journey through our solar system and beyond. Good Heavens’ guides are your celestial companions, treating you to captivating tales and mind-blowing facts about the night sky. They’ll share the enchanting stories our ancestors used to make sense of this wondrous world above. And they’ll even treat you to a hot chocolate, to still increase your stellar bliss.
Your guide will use a laser pointer, binoculars and an 8” telescope to showcase the most interesting features in our solar system and beyond. You’ll be gazing up into the Milky Way, at planets and at constellations for around 1.5 hours and lose yourself in a sea of twinkling stars.
Marvel at the magic of our starry sky during a Good Heavens Dark Sky Experience:

Island Screens - Stylebender
2024-10-21 19:00 - 22:00 | Barrier Social Club

Local Board Ordinary Business Meeting
2024-10-22 13:00 - 15:00 | Claris Conference Centre

'First Impressions' - Janene Hunsdale - Art Exhibition
2024-10-25 16:00 - 2024-11-12 17:00 | Aotea Arts & History Village, 80 Hector Sanderson Road, Claris, 0991

Labour Weekend Market Day - Claris Sports Club
2024-10-26 10:00 - 14:00 | Claris Sports Club, 19 Whangaparapara Road, Claris, Great Barrier Island, New Zealand
Stalls, food and refreshments.

Bird Aversion Training
2024-10-27 09:00 - 15:30 | Various

Oktoberfest Aotea Style 2024
2024-10-27 12:00 - 18:00 | Aotea Brewing – The Village, 50A Mason Road, 0991, New Zealand

Oruawharo Medlands Ecovision Plant Amnesty
2024-10-27 13:00 - 15:00 | OME Eco-hub
Labour weekend is the time to sort out the garden for the upcoming season. Make the most of this chance to dispose of your pest plants for free. A bin will be available to dispose of pest plants from the list provided and various tools and garden bags are available at the OME Eco-Hub to borrow on the day. Please take great care not to spread seeds and/or plant material on your way to the bin. Keep an eye on our Facebook page for more up to date information. Remember to join the Aotea High Risk Weeds Project on iNaturalist to report your findings.

Guided Stargazing Experience with Good Heavens
2024-10-27 20:30 - 22:00 | 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?
Picture yourself, nestled under a blanket while you gaze up and are whisked away on a journey through our solar system and beyond. Good Heavens’ guides are your celestial companions, treating you to captivating tales and mind-blowing facts about the night sky. They’ll share the enchanting stories our ancestors used to make sense of this wondrous world above. And they’ll even treat you to a hot chocolate, to still increase your stellar bliss.
Your guide will use a laser pointer, binoculars and an 8” telescope to showcase the most interesting features in our solar system and beyond. You’ll be gazing up into the Milky Way, at planets and at constellations for around 1.5 hours and lose yourself in a sea of twinkling stars.
Marvel at the magic of our starry sky during a Good Heavens Dark Sky Experience:
Group experiences – Look Up and Get Lost – run on clear nights, 2 to 4 times a week, so check out their website if you can’t see an event on this event calendar. 😉

ReUpholstery Workshop at Anamata
2024-10-29 10:00 - 15:00 | Anamata, 66C Gray Road, Claris, 0991, New Zealand
Sign up required – info@anamata.nz

Raupō Taranga
2024-10-30 08:00 - 17:00
Glenfern Sanctuary (Kotuku) on Sunday 24th November 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.

Part of a summer series – Sun 29 Dec, Sun 26 Jan, Sun 23 Feb, Sun 30 Mar

AFSG Quiz Night Fundraiser - Claris Club
2024-11-01 17:00 | Claris Conference Centre
AFSG have a fundraiser on Fri Nov 1st. It’s a full meal plus entry to quiz night all for only $10! Catering by the wonderful Michelle Hartley-Scott.
This is to help raise funds for a bus to transport Rangatahi from youth group activities.
Tickets to be booked by phoning/emailing Hannah at admin@aoteafamilysupport.co.nz
Tickets are limited so first come first served.

Guided Stargazing Experience with Good Heavens
2024-11-01 21:00 - 22:30 | 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 go ahead 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 on the booking form on or website. The Good Heavens Team is looking forward to taking you stargazing!

Movie night - Six inches of Soil - with Island Screens
2024-11-04 18:00 - 21:00 | Barrier Social Club
Join us to see this newly released UK doco called Six inches of Soil.
It follows 3 young farmers on their pathway to put the ideas of regenerative farming into practice.
We will be joined in the room by local Aotea gardeners and part of the Aotea food resilience project:
Caity Endt & Jo O’Reilly
There will be 2 screenings
4 November at Barrier Social Club
26 November at the Okiwi Community room
Entry is $10 cash on the door – all welcome.
Movie starts 7.15pm
Fabulous food available from 5.30pm
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Melbourne Cup & Snail Race At FitzRoy Boat Club
2024-11-05 16:00 - 20:00

The Rock presents Jon Toogood at GBI Sports & Social Club
2024-11-09 | Claris Sports Club, 19 Whangaparapara Road, Claris, Great Barrier Island, New Zealand

The Winter Resilience Crop Garden - Grow Food Aotea
2024-11-10 09:00 - 12:30 | Okiwi Passion, 10 Mabey Road, Okiwi, 0991, New Zealand
