Editorial by Tim Higham The issuing of permits by Biosecurity New Zealand to allow commercial fishing boats to set crayfish pots in the western harbours subject to a Controlled Area Notice (CAN) felt like slap in the face to those … Read More
Aotea Great Barrier residents furious upon discovery that MPI gave commercial cray boat permit to fish in Controlled Area Monday 13th May – Press release from Aotea Caulerpa Response Team Residents on Aotea/ Great Barrier are furious after commercial cray … Read More
The 21-year-old, from Great Barrier Island, is part of a New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) contingent holding commemorative events in Italy next week, to remember those who fought and died in these gruelling Second World War battles. Parading the 28 (Maori) Battalion Banner at commemorations … Read More
Anamata share creative ways to deal with your food waste on Aotea Instead of kerbside collection of food waste, on Aotea we are encouraged and supported to find alternative solutions with a better outcome. Our community is a creative one … Read More
Orama are excited to announce the Orama Marine Adventure Centre! OMAC for short. With the changing tides of activities here, OMAC has been developed in response to the amazing opportunity that remains right here for young people to flourish. OMAC will be an … Read More
Department of Conservation share information about the impact of Mallard Ducks on the native Pāteke, and how to tell them apart. Pāteke are popular neighbours for many Aotea residents. These cute, feisty ducks are part of our local landscape. However, … Read More
Passionate about preserving the pristine beauty of Aotea/Great Barrier Island? Keen to play an active role in combating the spread of pest plants on your property? We’re here to support you! Whether you’re a seasoned weeder or just getting started, … Read More
On Tuesday 21 May Raphael Natuoivi from Futuna, Vanuatu is visiting Aotea and will be at the Arts & History Village. He is a woodblock artist and will be sharing his knowledge around the print medium. Pop to the School … Read More
On Saturday 11 May we experienced a solar storm that was one of the strongest geomagnetic storms experienced in any of our lifetimes. A massive (over 16 times the size of earth) solar flare caused the strong solar wind. This … Read More
Small Island, Big Ideas is launching this year’s event with a call out to locals for input for the programme. SIBI is going global this time around and inviting you to be a part of the conversation. For this year’s … Read More