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ISSUE 8 – THURSDAY 6 JUNE
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Issue 8 Articles
Community Group Hui – Rangatahi in Full Focus
Two to three times a year key individuals from community groups, schools and organisations across the island meet to share their successes and challenges. Several things rang true from the recent community group hui: community spirit and service is still … Read More
Aimee-Jane Brown Crowned Queen of the Point in Raglan
Aimee-Jane Brown, our very own Great Barrier Island legend, has taken the crown in the Open Women’s Division at the King and Queen of the Point surfing competition held in Raglan. The event concluded last Sunday after an intense three … Read More
Time for Onions with Caity Endt
It is winter, finally, even though it feels warmer now than it did a few weeks ago! The perfect time to get those onions going. Hopefully you have your winter veg planted out for feasting on over the next few…
Stevie Mabey off to Rowing Worlds
Barrier born and bred Stevie Mabey has been selected to represent New Zealand in the Rowing worlds. Daughter of local farming family the Mabey’s, Stevie, 17, attended Ōkiwi school before taking up a place, like many island girls, at Epsom…
Critter of the Month – Moko Kākāriki
This month we have the blue-mouthed, live birth giving, sticky-footed, barking Elegant Gecko! You will recognise it for its vivid green colour with either white, yellow or pale green markings on its back. If you’re lucky, you may even spot…
The Aotea Destination Management Group Meet Again
Minutes from the meeting are below: Present in person: Jason Ross, Fiona Green, Chris Ollivier and Anna Davis (notes)Apologies: Barrier Bulletin, Ben & Teresa from SealinkOnline: Jason Elliott (Chair) , Karen from Tataki Auckland Unlimited, Christine from Glenfern, Sacha Eddington…
MPI Crayfish Permit Review Update
Ministry of Primary industry publishes review on Crayfish pot permits issued in the Controlled Area in Schooner Bay. Following the discovery of commercial cray pots from an operator in Leigh in the Controlled Area Notice (CAN) around Schooner Bay, Ministry…
Council Deal on Septic Servicing
Love your septic tank, love your environment, love your island Aotea’s off-grid and remote status makes it a special place, but it does mean that all homes and businesses must manage their own wastewater. Leaky and poorly maintained septic systems leach…
Regional Land Transport Plan
You have until 17 June 2024 to submit your feedback to the Auckland Regional Land Transport Plan Most of the community care about the quality, efficiency and cost of transport to and from the island. If you are someone that…
Free & Confidential Health Coach Service
Did you know we have a dedicated team on island to support you with your health and wellbeing? Aotea Health have a team of Health coaches made up of Eunate Puy- Azurmendi (Mon – Wed), Tina Price (Thurs) at Claris…
The Generous Ngāhere
A fantastic time was had by all with Hamiora Gibson aka Sam the Trap Man Sam hosted three walks over three days with a mix of the community getting involved. Starting with the School walk, followed by the Hunter Gatherers…
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