Playcentre Open Week
2024-03-04 09:15 - 13:15, 2024-03-08 09:15 - 13:15 (Pacific/Auckland) | 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, 2024-03-26 17:30 - 19:00 | Aotea Arts & History Village, 80 Hector Sanderson Road, Claris, 0991

Okiwi Skate Club
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!

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

Aotea/Great Barrier Local Board Business - Ordinary Meeting
2024-03-26 13:00 - 17:00 | Claris Conference Centre

Yoga for Tradies
2024-03-28 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 (right after work, just before beer right???) 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 yous all on the mat,
Lucia
0210731914

Easter Market
2024-03-30 10:00 - 14:00 | Claris Sports Club, 19 Whangaparapara Road, Claris, Great Barrier Island, New Zealand
From 10am at Claris Sports Club

Stall bookings & general info please
Email: clarisclub@xtra.co.nz
Leave a message: 09-4290-260
Or enquire at the bar

Golf Club Easter Family Fun Day
2024-03-30 11:00 - 20:00 | GBI Golf Club, 59 Whangaparapara Road, 0991, New Zealand
Fun golf tournament starts at 11 muster.
Easter hunt for kids at 3 pm
Lots of games bring togs for the water sprinkler
New kitchen menu with Adrienne and Shane all day $15 lunch and dinner 5-8pm
Bar open at 11am
All welcome to come down and have a Happy Easter FunDay!
PS would love it if you could donate Easter eggs for the kids hunt

Autumn Sessions at Aotea Brewery
2024-03-30 12:00 - 18:00 | Aotea Brewing – The Village, 50A Mason Road, 0991, New Zealand
Our Sunday Sessions are back for a burst of music before winter hits.
We are hitting it for Easter with a Saturday session at your favourite wee brewery in a field and are excited to bring you some amazing music, delicious food and an awesome array at the bar.
This session features someone with strong connections to Aotea, McKenzie Comer (MCK) playing in a duo with some soulful pop tunes that will have you grooving in the afternoon sunshine, then we will crank it up a bit with DJ Taylor Roche spinning some tunes into the evening.

Stamp My Re-usable Bag!
2024-03-30 14:00 - 16:00 | Aotea Arts & History Village, 80 Hector Sanderson Road, Claris, 0991
‘Stamp my re-useable Bag!
Come along for a simple yet fun session where you can stamp your own re useable bag.
All materials provided including various stamps you can use for your bag to be completely individual.
Cost: $3 per bag
Bookings to Ashlee-manager@aoteaahv.nz
