Aotea Great Barrier Island

Good Heavens Moon Walk Stargazing Experience
2024-02-27 21:00 - 22:30 (Pacific/Auckland)
Relax in a comfy moon chair, while you look up and enjoy our stunning moonlit sky as you hear the waves lap against the shore and see the moon light play on the ocean. Have constellations drawn in the sky, while you enjoy a cup of hot chocolate or herbal tea. Moongazing does not get more enjoyable than this!
Good Heavens’ group location on Great Barrier Island, at Medlands Beach is easily accessible, even for the less sure-footed. It is only 50 meters from the car park. If you like some visibility in the dark, than a Moon Walk is the experience for you.
Come and enjoy the Moon and our starry sky with Good Heavens!

'Presence Amid Chaos' - An exhibition of new painted works by Fenella Christian
2024-02-28 08:00 - 2024-03-18 16:00 | Aotea Arts & History Village, 80 Hector Sanderson Road, Claris, 0991

'Tane Mahuta & Te Whare Pora' - An exhibition of carved and painted works by Peter Edmonds and woven works by Margaret Rose Ngawaka
2024-02-28 15:00 - 2024-03-18 17:00 | Aotea Arts & History Village, 80 Hector Sanderson Road, Claris, 0991

Pest Plant Drone Notice Operation Notice
2024-02-29 - 2024-03-02
On behalf of Auckland Council, DronezUp will be conducting a specialised pest plant mapping programme around Aotea Great Barrier Island using small drones across suspected sites.
Weather dependent, the work will form part of our ongoing pest plant control programme, to supplement the efforts contractors have already made controlling Woolly Nightshade, Boneseed, Moth Plant, Kahili Ginger and Grey Willow. All species which Auckland Council are currently trying to eradicate from Aotea/Great Barrier Island. This method can be more efficient to cover vast areas to ensure the plants haven’t spread further afield, especially in areas with hard terrain and thick vegetation.
All drone work will be done maintaining careful consideration of the privacy of the residents and users of Aotea/Great Barrier Island. All DronezUp pilots are experienced in aerial mapping operations and are fully certified by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) under Rule Part 102.
If you have any queries, please feel free to contact DronezUp at info@dronezup.co.nz or give Jordan a call on 027 3649 424.

Look Up and Get Lost Stargazing Experience with Good Heavens
2024-02-29 21:00 - 22:30
Aotea Great Barrier Island is an International Dark Sky Sanctuary
Here, light pollution is minimal, and the night sky is wonderfully dark.
We see ten times as many stars here as in Auckland, for example.
This is why Aotea is such a great place to discover the stars.
And why Good Heavens guides love to take you stargazing here.
Our guides will meet you on top of a sand dune,
with a telescope, binoculars, chairs and blankets
And while you lean back, hearing the waves on the beach below,
Good Heavens guides entertain you with interesting facts and the fascinating stories
Come stargazing with us!
If you need to convince someone that Good Heavens is a great option to stargaze in New Zealand:
• This Dark Sky Sanctuary is easily accessible in comparison to other Dark Sky Sanctuaries
• Good Heavens stargaze in pristine locations by the ocean
• The island’s climate is subtropical, warmer than elsewhere in NZ
• Our groups are small and intimate, with a maximum of 12 stargazers and with
• Tours of 1.5 -2 hours, there’s time for questions and some banter
• Our local guides are experienced and welcoming.
• They warmly invite questions and children from 8 years up.
• Tours are suitable for everyone, from first time stargazers to astrophysicists.
• The southern hemisphere sky is magnificent.
• Check out our Tripadvisor reviews if more convincing is required still 😉
More dates available. Please check out the calendar on our website.

Okiwi Skate Club
2024-03-01 15:30 - 16:30, 2024-03-08 15:30 - 16:30, 2024-03-15 15:30 - 16:30, 2024-03-22 15:30 - 16:30 | Okiwi kura
Manaaki Motu Skateboarding is hosting Friday Afternoon Skate Sessions in Okiwi
When: Fridays, 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm for the next 8 weeks 2nd February
Where: Meet Outside Sports Shed, Okiwi School
What: Basic skateboard skills with gear provided or BYO
Ages: 7 years and above (All abilities welcome! Adults too!)
Nau mai, haere mai! We look forward to seeing you there!
We are also looking for teen/adult skaters who are keen to share their skills/ or support this kaupapa.
Register/More Info: Email gina@manaakimotu.com
Hurry, limited equipment!

Aotea Growers & Makers Market
2024-03-02 10:00 - 14:00 | Claris Conference Centre

Playcentre Open Week
2024-03-04 09:15 - 13:15, 2024-03-08 09:15 - 13:15 | Playcentre, Kaitoke Lane, Aotea Great Barrier Island, New Zealand
A chance for new families to come and see what Playcentre is all about!

Yoga for Presence - Every Tuesday
2024-03-05 17:30 - 18:30, 2024-03-12 17:30 - 18:30, 2024-03-19 17:30 - 18:30 | Aotea Arts & History Village, 80 Hector Sanderson Road, Claris, 0991

Fermentation Workshop & Skill Share with Grow Food Aotea
2024-03-09 09:30 - 14:30 | Okiwi Passion, 10 Mabey Road, Okiwi, 0991, New Zealand
Cost $20 payable on the day
Bookings Essential: Limit 12
Contact Caity Endt to secure your spot
Email: Info@okiwipassion.co.nz
Call or Text: 021 212 7153

Parrot Expert Visits Okiwi
2024-03-12 10:00 - 12:00 | Okiwi Park Reserve, Aotea Great Barrier Island, New Zealand
Dr Luis Ortiz-Catedral, of the World Parrot Trust, will be walking us through Okiwi Reserve which is home to a population of kākāriki. Please join us for this exciting free event from 10am-12pm, where he will be sharing his knowledge on breeding patterns, social behaviours, habitat and more.

Seed Saving Workshop with Grow Food Aotea
2024-03-13 09:30 - 23:30 | St Johns Church Annex, Medlands, Aotea Great Barrier Island, 0991, New Zealand
Cost $10 payable on the day
Bookings Essential – Limit 20
Contact Caity Endt to secure your spot
Email: Info@okiwipassion.co.nz
Call or Text: 021 212 7153

Coastal Clean-up with Okiwi Kura
2024-03-16 08:30 - 12:00
Meet at Port Fitzroy Reclamation
Please get in touch with our kura if you have a boat available to use.
09 4290 138
BBQ on Rec afterwards

Instant Gardens! Raised Beds, Container and Straw Bale Workshop by Grow Food Aotea
2024-03-16 09:30 - 12:30 | Anamata, 66C Gray Road, Claris, 0991, New Zealand
Cost $20 payable on the day
Bookings Essential – Limit 15
Contact Caity Endt to secure your spot
Email: Info@okiwipassion.co.nz
Call or Text: 021 212 7153

Island Screens - Movie Club
2024-03-18 19:00 - 21:30 | Barrier Social Club
The Heiresses
Filmed in modern day Paraguay
In Spanish with subtitles
Rating : M Genre : drama

Island Screens
7:15pm Barrier social club. Entry : $10/$15
Yummy food available from 6pm

Rabbit Control Notice
2024-03-20 - 2024-03-29

108 Sun Salutation Challenge
2024-03-20 17:00 - 19:00 | Medlands Playground

Good Heavens Moon Walk Stargazing Experience
2024-03-20 20:30 - 22:00
For around a week each month, the moon shines brightly in the evening sky. It the perfect time to meet us at a beautiful, white sand beach for a moon- and stargazing group experience. If the tide is low enough we may go for a stroll on the moon lit beach. And we’ll definitely gaze at the moon’s features up close and hear her stories. Be prepared for moonlight shimmering on the waves. A stunning sight.
During your stargazing experience, from the top of the dunes, we will look through our 8” Dobsonian Telescope to get close and personal with the brightest stars and celestial objects. Many are unique to the Southern Hemisphere.
Relax in a comfy moon chair, while you look up and enjoy our stunning moonlit sky as you hear the waves lap against the shore and see the moon light play on the ocean. Have constellations drawn in the sky, while you enjoy a cup of hot chocolate or herbal tea. Moongazing does not get more enjoyable than this!
Good Heavens’ group location on Great Barrier Island, at Medlands Beach is easily accessible, even for the less sure-footed. It is only 50 meters from the car park. If you like some visibility in the dark, than a Moon Walk is the experience for you.
Come and enjoy the Moon and our starry sky with Good Heavens!

‘Taonga Species of Aotea’ Art Exhibit
2024-03-21 - 2024-04-08 | Aotea Arts & History Village, 80 Hector Sanderson Road, Claris, 0991
Featuring the works of Erin Forsyth, Birds & Forest Taonga of Aotea – in collaboration with Aotea Great Barrier Island Environmental Trust.
NEW ‘Forest Taonga of Aotea’ Posters will be available from the gallery and www.gbiet.org/shop-merch

Yoga for Tradies
2024-03-21 17:15 - 18:00 | Aotea Arts & History Village, 80 Hector Sanderson Road, Claris, 0991
CALLING ALL TRADIES ON TE MOTU!
Hello, hola and namaste!
I am super excited to announce I designed a class specially for yous. YOGA FOR TRADIES is about to start.
NO SPECIAL CLOTHES NEEDED. WORK CLOTHES OK!!
Simple stretches and joint maintenance. (A little like crc or wd40 for your body!)
The idea is that in a short amount of time you take care of yourself and who knows you may like it and you could potentially avoid a knee or hip replacement and feel a little better every day.
The classes will go for 3 thursdays from 21/03 from 5.15pm at the Claris Art Gallery.
For this class to thrive and keep going through winter I need at least 5 people to commit to it.
Are you TRADIES keen? Would love to join but time and date are not great for you?? All feedback is welcome!!! We are still in time to make it another day or a little later if that would work better so just let me know if you are keen.
Hope to see you all on the mat,
Lucia
0210731914

Roots & Shoots: Prep & Plant Your Autumn Garden Workshop with Grow Food Aotea
2024-03-23 09:30 - 14:30 | Okiwi Passion, 10 Mabey Road, Okiwi, 0991, New Zealand

Taonga Species of Aotea – Opening Event
2024-03-23 14:00 - 16:00 | Aotea Arts & History Village, 80 Hector Sanderson Road, Claris, 0991
An exhibition by Erin Forsyth of taonga species illustrated for Aotea Great Barrier Environmental Trust. Opening event Saturday 23 March, 2-4pm nibbles provided, all welcome.

Open call for artwork!
Draw your favourite forest taonga species. Deliver to the gallery by 20th March to be displayed on 23rd during opening event

Exhibition runs until April 8.

Good Heavens Moon Walk Stargazing Experience
2024-03-24 20:30 - 22:00
Relax in a comfy moon chair, while you look up and enjoy our stunning moonlit sky as you hear the waves lap against the shore and see the moon light play on the ocean. Have constellations drawn in the sky, while you enjoy a cup of hot chocolate or herbal tea. Moongazing does not get more enjoyable than this!
During your stargazing experience, from the top of the dunes, we will look through our 8” Dobsonian Telescope to get close and personal with the brightest stars and celestial objects. Many are unique to the Southern Hemisphere.
Good Heavens’ group location on Great Barrier Island, at Medlands Beach is easily accessible, even for the less sure-footed. It is only 50 meters from the car park. If you like some visibility in the dark, than a Moon Walk is the experience for you.
Come and enjoy the Moon and our starry sky with Good Heavens!

Island Screens - Movie Club
2024-03-25 19:00 - 21:30 | Barrier Social Club
Rachel’s Farm
One woman’s journey from ecological despair to finding hope in the soil beneath her feet.
Genre: Documentary

Island Screens
7:15pm Barrier social club. Entry : $10/$15
Yummy food available from 6pm
