Aotea Great Barrier Island

Trading Post Monthly Market
2021-03-20 10:00 - 13:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | Aotea Arts & History Village, 80 Hector Sanderson Road, Claris, 0991
GBI Community Heritage and Arts Village hosts a monthly Traders Market on the third Saturday of each month from 10am-1pm. This is a lively little market where people can buy or trade excess produce, plants, crafts and bric-a-brac all while enjoying a fun and social atmosphere. An event to be enjoyed by locals and visitors alike, the market is open to all stall holders by donation. To reserve a spot contact gallery.coordinator@aotea.org or turn up on the day and take pot-luck on where you set up.

Women's Workshop with Shelly Davies (Motairehe Marae)
2021-03-12 - 2021-03-14 | Motairehe Marae, 10 Motairehe Road, Catherine Hill Bay, 0691, New Zealand
Women’s Workshop
When: Friday 12th March – Sunday 14th March
Where: Motairehe Marae
Registration (for catering and childcare purposes): www.motairehemarae.co.nz/registration
Children welcome and childcare available
Friday – Dinner and inspirational speaker
Saturday – Workshops
Sunday – Time out for women
About:
Our lives as women on the island can be hard, thankless, and sometimes isolated. So we invite you to take a weekend (or part of it) just for you – away from the day to day of your life. Come and learn, share, strengthen and be strengthened by spending time with other Barrier women, remembering none of us are in it alone, and most of all, being inspired!
Shelly Davies is a descendent of Ngātiwai whose grandparents Gordon and Rene Davies grew up at Kawa, and she has a home there now. When she’s not on the island she’s running her business ShellyDavies.com – Writing, Joy & Badassery – where she trains government and corporates how to communicate more effectively through writing. Late last year she toured the country with Dairy Women’s Network, speaking to women in 5 rural centres about how to find more joy and power in their lives. She’s real, she’s down to earth, she swears like a sailor, and she’s counting down the days to come home!
You could choose just to attend the talk on Friday night, or any of the Saturday workshops – as much or as little as you can. The workshops will be full on and interactive – lots of internal work for you to do in writing or small groups – but you definitely won’t just be sitting and listening all day! You could stay at the marae or return home to your own bed. Sunday will be a really special time – nothing planned, just time, space, and a chance to work on your thoughts from Saturday, spend more intimate time with Shelly or just rest and get the quiet time we so desperately need in our busy lives.
Note: This is a wāhine space. We have men’s workshops planned – more info coming soon!
What we’ll cover:
· How to know and love yourself more
· How to strengthen relationships
· How to set and maintain boundaries
· How to communicate more purposefully and assertively
· How to advocate for yourself with services
· How to find more inner power
More about Shelly:
www.shellydavies.com
www.youtube.com/shellydavies
www.shellydavies.co.nz/blog_and_testimonials
If you have any questions or want the full three day programme email motairehemarae@xtra.co.nz or kellie.cleave@aoteafamilysupport.co.nz or see Lynette at the Marae

Bird Aversion Training
2021-03-06 09:00 - 12:00 | Okiwi DOC Office, 1501 Aotea Road
Free Bird Aversion Training for Dogs
Great Barrier is home to many ground-dwelling birds, so each year the Department of Conservation host a Bird Aversion training to teach dogs to stay clear of any birds they may come across on their walks along the beach or in the bush.
We have a number of endangered seabirds who nest in the sand dunes, holes in the bank and hollow tree trunks. These birds are not just sensitive to predation, but if disturbed while nesting adults may abandon their nest completely.
All are welcome – full time/ part time residents and visitors.
Dogs must be 8 months or older.
Booking is essential – Please text Cara Fraider on 02102612322
DOC Office 6th March, 9am-10am
Okupu Beach 6th March, 11am-12pm

Natasha de Swart - Ancient Presence Exhibition
2021-03-01 10:00 - 2021-03-14 16:00 | Aotea Arts & History Village, 80 Hector Sanderson Road, Claris, 0991
Art exhibition

Bodhi Ashah Album Release Concert
2021-02-28 10:30 - 13:00 | Aotea Arts & History Village, 80 Hector Sanderson Road, Claris, 0991
Local talented artist Bodhi will be releasing his album – All Ready Free
Music lovingly created locally on Motu Aotea
Featuring special guests from the island and the Okiwi Kura choir

Great Barrier Island Golf Club hosts ex All Blacks
2021-02-21 11:00 - 21:00 | GBI Golf Club, 59 Whangaparapara Road, 0991, New Zealand
Join us for a once in a lifetime experience ad rub shoulders with some of our ex All Blacks who are proudly household names today.
Register via email to play golf in an Ambrose tournament. Club members will be given priority to book their spot, if there is then space it will be open to public bookings. Registration by members by Sunday 7th February, after this it will be opened to non members.
Game of golf with the All Blacks, half time BBQ to replenish your energy, followed by cold drinks, nibbles and prize giving.
AJ Whetton will be MC for the night, with music later into the even from Tommy Hunsdale and Shane Langford.

Sponsored by AIA and Apex insurance, Fly My Sky, Medlands Rentals, Jacks Sanctary,Sealink, Beachquarters and Bird Wines.

Send an email to Noel Nancekivell stating your intention to be part of this great day.

Trading Post Monthly Market
2021-02-20 10:00 - 13:00 | Aotea Arts & History Village, 80 Hector Sanderson Road, Claris, 0991
GBI Community Heritage and Arts Village hosts a monthly Traders Market on the third Saturday of each month from 10am-1pm. This is a lively little market where people can buy or trade excess produce, plants, crafts and bric-a-brac all while enjoying a fun and social atmosphere. An event to be enjoyed by locals and visitors alike, the market is open to all stall holders by donation. To reserve a spot contact gallery.coordinator@aotea.org or turn up on the day and take pot-luck on where you set up.
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Booze and Craic
2021-02-14 19:30 - 21:30 | The Currach Irish Pub, 78 Blackwell Drive, Great Barrier Island, 0991, New Zealand
Jings Criveens Help Ma Boab, Feck it.
Booze and Craic: A Night of Scottish and Irish Comedy is bringing the laughs to Great Barrier Island on Valentine’s Day with a line up of 3 award winning, world travelled, hilarious Comedians from Bonnie Scotland and the Emerald Isle.
The show features:
Alan Mcelroy:
Award winning comic who was recently nominated for Best MC at the NZ Comedy Guild Awards. He has performed at the Edinburgh Fringe, Electric Picnic & performed to sold out crowds in Australia. His show at NZ International Comedy Festival received rave reviews and more stars!
☆☆☆☆☆ “Excellent Irish story teller performing a hilarious night of comedy” Funny Tonne, Melbourne International Comedy Festival
Lolsy Byrne:
Lolsy Byrne is an award-winning Irish comedian and one of the stars of the Irish viral YouTube channel ‘TRY’, amassing hundreds of millions of views. Notable appearances include Electric Picnic, Vodafone Comedy Festival, “Best of Irish” at The Stand, tour support for Abandoman, and at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival where three years in a row she has performed her solo comedy shows to sold-out crowds. Winner of “Show Me the Funny” 2017. Irish finalist “Funny Women” 2017, 2018.
Gary Sansome:
Baldy Scotsman who is known for his 5 star Edinburgh Fringe show Bald Man Sings Rihanna. Gary has performed across the world at some of the worlds top comedy clubs including Carolines on Broadway in New York, Yuk Yuks Torono, Comedy Store Sydney and The Classic Auckland.
☆☆☆☆☆ “Pure Entertainment and Hilarity” Bunbury Magazine Edinburgh Fringe
“Sansome is a natural entertainer, striking up easy conversation with the audience in perhaps the most improvised, effortless stand-up show I’ve ever seen.” Regional News Wellington

Tickets
www.eventfinda.co.nz/2021/booze-and-craic-night-of-scottish-and-irish-comedy2/auckland/great-barrier-island

$10 per person
Book well ahead to secure a table
Pub opens at 3pm, food from 5.30pm
https://www.facebook.com/events/465591994793503

Shot Bro
2021-02-13 15:00 - 17:00 | Claris Sports Club, 19 Whangaparapara Road, Claris, Great Barrier Island, New Zealand
Rob’s real life battle and journey with depression and a suicide attempt. A healing journey from the dark to the light. Funny, dark, real and educational.

Special thanks to:
Protect Aotea
Mauri O Te Moana
Pa Beach Cafe
St John’s Church
St Johns Goodwill Shop
Fern Edmonds memorial fund
Aotea Family Support Group
Motairehe Marae

St Johns Goodwill Op Shop Market Day
2021-02-13 10:00 - 14:00 | St Johns Oppshop, 558 Medland Road, Great Barrier Island, Auckland, 0991, New Zealand
Support local by coming down to the St Johns Goodwill Op Shop in Medlands for Market Day.
Kaitoke Wilds skincare products
Darren Grays spray free Kumara
Real Country Pork BBQ Sausages
Churchies Devonshire teas
And more…
Stall enquiries contact Cait Devey on 021 2226410 or email caitdevey@gmail.com

Shot Bro
2021-02-12 16:30 - 18:30 | Motairehe Marae, 10 Motairehe Road, Catherine Hill Bay, 0691, New Zealand

Wingman Sunday Session Garden Party
2021-01-31 14:00 - 2021-02-01 00:30 | Barrier Social Club
he Barrier Social Club will open from 2pm Sunday for a quiet afternoon in the Garden Bar.
From 6:30pm we bring you Reuben Stone, Sammy Senior, Neski and DJ Flav.
KOHA- Koha of $5 if you didn’t attend the festival.
KITCHEN – The kitchen will be open with a limited menu from 4-30pm to 7-30pm.

Aotea Brewing Sunday Sessions
2021-01-31 12:00 - 17:00, 2021-01-24 12:00 - 17:00, 2021-01-17 08:00 - 17:00, 2021-01-10 12:00 - 17:00 | Aotea Brewing – The Village, 50A Mason Road, 0991, New Zealand
Aotea Brewing craft beer and wine on the bar, food and live music every Sunday in January at the brewery, located near Medland’s beach along Masons Road.

Exhibition - Janice Higginson - The Craftswoman Returns
2021-01-31 08:00 - 17:00 | Aotea Arts & History Village, 80 Hector Sanderson Road, Claris, 0991

The Wingman Festival
2021-01-30 11:00 - 2021-01-31 01:00 | Claris Sports Club, 19 Whangaparapara Road, Claris, Great Barrier Island, New Zealand
MUSIC ~ REMEMBER ~ CREATE ~ LOVE ~ LIVE ~

The Wingman Festival is landing!

Aotea introduces it’s inaugural music festival in loving memory of our very own Shaney B.

Do not miss this incredible, never before seen event in the stunning surrounds of Aotea, Great Barrier Island. Featuring performances by an amazing line-up, interactive workshops, daytime kidzone and much more, we have something for everyone.

Bring with you your magic, your colour, your dance, your extravagance, your inner wingman and your good vibes!
For more information or details on how you can get involved, please get in touch via our Facebook and Instagram, @thewingmanfestival or email us at thewingmanfestival@gmail.com

Aotea and Heritage - another archeology discussion
2021-01-29 18:30 - 20:00 | Barrier Social Club
By request ….. A packed house last time. Don Prince is back.
This time a bigger focus on the island.
Questions encouraged.

@BSC421 Garden Bar Music
2021-01-17 14:00 - 21:00, 2021-01-10 14:00 - 21:00 | Barrier Social Club
Join us for music from a few of the island’s musicians as you relax in the garden bar.
Open from 2pm.
Kitchen open from 3pm.
Entry free.

Cocktail Party at the Barrier Social Club
2021-01-09 18:00 - 2021-01-10 00:00 | Barrier Social Club
Come down to the Barrier Social Club in Tryphena on the 9th of January for some cocktail party fun!
Formal dress although men just a collared shirt is fine, ladies Cocktail dresses are normally of the short variety, you can get those tanned pins out for the night!

The FLAMING MUDCATS are coming back to entertain us again! For those who missed this years ball its your chance to catch this AMAZING band, they rocked the place!!

Fundraising for the Barrier Social club to complete the playground for the kids.

Of course no Cocktail party would be complete without cocktails right!!
Espresso Martini’s and Medland Mules will be on the list yum yum yum!

New Years Market Day St Johns Goodwill Oppshop
2021-01-09 10:00 - 14:00 | St Johns Oppshop, 558 Medland Road, Great Barrier Island, Auckland, 0991, New Zealand
Start the New Year in a fresh and festive way. Market day at St Johns Goodwill Oppshop near Medlands Beach.
Host your own stall of crafts and wares or support locals by finding goodies for yourself and loved ones.

Stall enquiries,contact Cait Devey 021 2226 410 or caitdevey@gmail.com

Same day as the Medlands Beach Sandcastle Competition!

Medlands Beach Sandcastle Competition
2021-01-09 09:00 - 11:00 | Medlands Beach, Oruawharo Bay, 0991, New Zealand
Bring your family, hats, sunscreen, water and snacks for the annual Sandcastle competition on Medlands beach.
If you have any trophies from last year- please bring them with you!
This event is hosted by Oruawharo Medlands Ecovision – Awesome prizes including major prize kindly donated by Auckland Council & Hooked on Barrier, with entry by koha which goes towards planting days.
Registration from 8.30am.

High Rotation
2021-01-02 18:00 - 2021-01-03 01:00 | Claris Sports Club, 19 Whangaparapara Road, Claris, Great Barrier Island, New Zealand
Have you bought yourself some new glad rags and dancing shoes but have nowhere to go to show off your slick moves?

Well, we have the solution for you right here!

Fundraising for our local radio station Aotea FM, with a great local DJ line up!
Aotea FM & The Claris Sports & Social club presents – High Rotation.
Featuring: NESKI, SOURCE, Simon Fougere, Joe Revell, William Park, Herbaceous, ADZ, GUILIO.
$10 Entry
No BYO

CANCELLED Aotea Family Support Group Annual New Years Picnic
2021-01-02 10:00 - 15:00 | Claris Sports Club, 19 Whangaparapara Road, Claris, Great Barrier Island, New Zealand
Unfortunately due to COVID restrictions and too much uncertainty AFSG have decided to cancel this event. When things are more clear, keep an eye out for small spin-off events like market days.
Kia kaha

Come enjoy a family fun day at the annual New Years picnic, to raise funds for our local family support group!
Featuring:
Live music by Celtic Connection & Phil Santiago
Food hall in conference centre
Local art/craft/artisan goods stalls
Games, waterslide, face painting, clown, spot prizes, raffles
Live Auction
Historical exhibit and more!!!

New Years Eve at Barrier Social Club
2020-12-31 16:00 - 2021-01-01 01:00 | Barrier Social Club
New Years Eve 2021 will be an evening for members and guests to enjoy an evening of music.
70’s rock music.
Kitchen open from 6pm.
Numbers will be limited,and members will be prioritized, so get in quick to avoid disappointment!
A Koha of $5 and up on the door would be greatly appreciated to cover the cost of the evening.

Carol service
2020-12-24 19:00 - 21:30 | Medlands Beach, Oruawharo Bay, 0991, New Zealand
St John’s Church annual Carol service.

Maha Taonga o Aotea
2020-12-13 15:00 - 18:00 | Okiwi DOC Office, 1501 Aotea Road
Do you see whales and Dolphins around Aotea?
Ever wondered what species you are seeing and what they are doing?

Learn more about the amazing marine mammals found around our shores and how you can be involved in an exciting new Citizen Science project to monitor marine mammals around Aotea.

There will be a whale and dolphin themed kids craft corner, including how to make an origami whale!

Destination Great Barrier Island AGM
2020-12-07 12:00 - 15:00 | Claris Conference Centre
Destination Great Barrier Island AGM
Save the date!
Tea, Coffee & a Light Lunch
With all the normal AGM agenda items, plus an
update on destination management, hearing
from stakeholders, introducing new
visitor information resources and a chance to
discuss challenges and projects for the coming
year.
See you there.
