Aotea Advocate

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LATEST RELEASE: ISSUE 5

25 APRIL 2024

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ISSUE 5 Articles

URGENT FUNDRAISER – To Support Our Local Ambulance Service

Two weeks to raise $14,000 for qualified Paramedic cover for Aotea’s Ambulance Last issue, we covered volunteer paramedic Adam Johnston’s urgent call for change to ensure the island’s ambulance service is sustainable. Over 60 people attended a hui at the … Read More

Being True

Lurline (Lou) Reed’s passion for both children and Māori culture has enabled Te Reo me ōna tikanga to become an essential part of Ōkiwi school and the community for the past 34 years. Last week, Lou retired. We share her … Read More

Kawa Marae Youth Program

A new youth program has launched, supporting and creating new learning, connection and fun activities through the winter months Kawa Marae Taiohi Tū Māia Program will run fortnightly on Sundays from 10am – 3pm. This may however change, due to…

Critter of the Month – Snapping Shrimp

Kowhitiwhiti Moana, Snapping Shrimp, Alpheus novaezealandiae, Pistol Shrimp – whatever you call them, they are loud! Lying on board a boat at night can sometimes sound like you’re floating in a bowl of rice bubbles at breakfast time. Some people…

Tourism Steering Group Assembles

Steering group established to tackle actions set out in the Destination Management Plan. A new steering committee has convened, following the initial tourism hui that discussed the Destination Management Plan back in February, attendees from that meeting who showed interest…

Aotea Early Learning Centre Turns One

On the 26 April the Aotea Early Learning Centre turns one! Years in the making, this pivotal organisation has transformed lives across the island since it opened its doors nearly 365 days ago. Offering three days of licensed pre-school education…

New Regular Drug and Alcohol Counselling

For many years, Aotea has lacked a dedicated drug and alcohol counselling service. This has now changed, with Community Alcohol and Drug Services (CADS) sending someone over each month, with contact also available with that person throughout the month (by…

Wastelines – Zero Waste Updates

News & Updates on Aotea Zero Waste Initiatives from our fantastic Resource and Recycling Centre Vape Recycling, Carbon Neutral Cleaning Products & Compost for Sale We’re excited to see some great new initiatives aimed at minimising waste and reducing our…

Judy Gilbert reports on Aotea’s Growing Wildlife Numbers

‘Whats happening on the hill?’ newsletter from Judy Gilbert, founding member of the Windy Hill Sanctuary, shares recent native species monitoring successes Monitoring species is one of the more interesting and enjoyable parts of working in the Windy Sanctuary. Our…

Aotea Health Expands

Whats happening behind the screen at the health centre? You may be wondering what is happening behind the screening between the Community Health Centre and the Playground. The GBI Community Health Trust who on behalf of our community own the…

Wharf maintenance progresses on Aotea Great Barrier Island

As part of the FY24 Asset Renewal Programme for Aotea Great Barrier Island, Auckland Transport will be carrying out work on Tryphena, Okupu and Whangaparapara wharves over the coming months. Because the work is weather dependent, our contractor (STF), will…