Robyn Margaret Joynes(nee Goodison, formerly Scrimgeour)23 December 1944 – 7 July 2024 Robyn’s dad Jim Goodison returned home from the second world war in the Middle East, married his teenage sweetheart Jean Wright and Robyn arrived just before Christmas, an … Read More
In July, we hosted three conservation volunteers for a few days on Aotea to support the planting of over 700 trees. Amy Dent, a marine biologist, and Tejo Schie a retired physio doing full-time conservation volunteering including guiding on Tiritiri … Read More
Water Pennywort is currently an eradication species on Aotea, it is native to North America and parts of South America. Water Pennywort can grow as a creeping plant or floating mat depending on conditions. It spreads by rhizomes underground. It … Read More
After years of concerted effort by local and off island contractors Aotea / Great Barrier Island was declared free of feral goats in 2006. Given its rugged terrain and the considerable effort that was required to access some areas, the … Read More
“It is time to put the events of Sunday 28th July behind me, but a few points are worth making.” First and foremost – “thank you” to all those who helped get me out of the situation into which I … Read More
Back in April, the island was lucky to get a visit from leading mental health and addiction specialist Peter Thorburn and he is returning in August. Peter triumphed over a 23-year battle with addiction and held two astounding hui on the island – … Read More
Do you have spare building materials lying around for a school kitchen project? A group of architecture students from University of Auckland are on the hunt for building materials to help them design and build a bespoke ‘shed’ like structure … Read More
Sign-up with SeaLink Membership for residents to receive your 20% off ferry travel on selected fares! Residents of the island can now receive 20% off on bookings with SeaLink (Retail travel only on most fare types). You can sign-up online. … Read More
Your Involvement in Protecting our Ocean: Local beaches and water are not just beautiful to look at – they’re home to a thriving marine ecosystem that is under threat with the spread of invasive marine species. The threats to our … Read More
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