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ISSUE 9 – THURSDAY 20 JUNE
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Issue 9 Articles
Port Fitzroy Wharf Gets an Upgrade
As you may have noticed, Port Fitzroy wharf and landings have been in need of some major repairs for a while now and we are stoked to say it’s finally happened! Over the last two weeks mass amounts of mahi … Read More
Classic Surf Event to Return
The Memory Park Noseriders Association surf event will return this summer. Aimee Brown told Aotea FM’s Monday Morning show the old school longboard event would be held as a tribute to her father Mike Brown. Mike ran the event between … Read More
The ‘Cat-alogue’ & Responsible Cat Ownership on Aotea
The Aotea Cat-alogue is a resource to help field staff identify owned cats while undertaking feral cat control where threatened species are being protected. There has been an overwhelming response to the Cat-alogue, with 143 cats’ details and photos now…
Wajax Competition in Awana
Saturday 8 June saw our local Rural Fire Crews come together for a Wajax Competition at Awana Campground. Crews from Tryphena, Kaitoke, Okupu and Awana/Okiwi turned out in force to show their skills in setting up wajax pumps, hoses, and…
Derek The Skink’s Big Adventure
A special day in Oruawharo Bay. Derek, the moko skink, had been for an off island adventure after he got scooped up in some Aotea beach rubbish and transported to the mainland by mistake, and now he is back experiencing…
Census Snapshot
Aotea’s population has increased by over 30% in the last five years. As reported in the Census 2023, Aotea’s population has increased from 936 to 1251 permanent residents between 2018 and 2023 – a 34% increase over five years. However,…
Winter is For Bread Baking
Grow Food Aotea has hosted one of their very popular bread baking workshops and we’d like to share a recipe for you to try! The first of two bread baking workshops held at Orama on May 25 with a second…
SeaLink Diversions to Whangaparapara for Wednesdays in July
Wednesday sailings to divert to Whangaparapara for July 2024 as Tryphena Wharf upgrades begin Tryphena Wharf on Great Barrier Island has been undergoing major renewals since April 2024, to ensure that the wharf remains fit-for-purpose and extends the life of…
Insulation & Heating Grants – Do You Qualify?
Warmer Kiwi Homes is a government-run scheme that provides grants to purchase and install insulation and efficient heaters (in the case of Aotea, wood burners). The grants cover 80- 90% of the cost of insulation and up to 80% of…
Advocate this is Learning Hub, come in Advocate
Two senior students at the Aotea Learning Hub have successfully completed their Maritime Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Certificate (MRROC). Tamus Watts and William Jenner completed the course in May and are now legally able to use a VHF radio when onboard…
Caulerpa in Leigh, Near Marine Reserve
One square metre patch of what is believed to be caulerpa has been found in Omaha, Leigh. As reported by One News, a one square metre area of caulerpa has been found in Omaha Bay, Leigh, only a short distance…
Save $150 by Wearing Your Seatbelt
A word from our wise police, wear your seatbelt! If you have read those words and you’re rolling your eyes and frantically looking for the next story to read, then this article is for you. As we all know, the…
‘Aotea High Risk Weeds’ Featured on RNZ
New Zealand is an ongoing battle against problematic introduced plant species’ that threaten our native flora. One place in a position to strike is Aotea, Great Barrier Island, as many pest species that have thrived on the mainland are still…
Windy Hill Newsletter June 2024
The latest newsletter, #46, from Windy Hill Rosalie Bay Catchment Trust Influences on an Island Sanctuary 1999 – 2024 The Windy Hill Sanctuary began modestly in 1999 with 100 rat traps and a part time trapper. We began with…
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