Conservation week is over for 2024, but the treasure is still out there! If you are looking for a fun activity leading into summer and beyond, this could be just the ticket for both young and old. No better reason … Read More
For many years now, people in the community, with the support of the local board, have been advocating for safer speeds on our roads. Being essentially an “open rural road”, the default limit across the island has always 100km/h, apart from near … Read More
The New Zealand Fire Brigades Long Service and Good Conduct Medal were awarded at our fire brigade AGM that was held on 26 September at the Claris Club. New Zealand Fire Brigades’ Long Service and Good Conduct Medal is a … Read More
From Aotea Great Barrier Island, Aotearoa New Zealand – Welcome to Small Island, Big Ideas, an ongoing festival of conversations and events created to take Aotea, and possibly the world, forward. Small Island Big Ideas (SIBI) latest project “Outside In” … Read More
From Aotea Great Barrier Island, Aotearoa New Zealand – Welcome to Small Island, Big Ideas, an ongoing festival of conversations and events created to take Aotea, and possibly the world, forward. Small Island Big Ideas (SIBI) latest project “Outside In” … Read More
Firstly, we wish to give some clarity around the differences between Aotea Health Ltd and the Great Barrier Island Community Health Trust (GBICHT). These are two completely separate entities. In July 2023, Darcy and I bought the business – Aotea … Read More
Vessels that are cleaned on beaches and tidal areas are a biosecurity risk to Aotea, which is relatively marine pest free. This is one of the main reasons for finding out if some form of boat wash facility is feasible. … Read More
Spring has sprung, which means many of our native birds will be breeding soon. A perfect time to check the health of your pet routine. As part of the Auckland Council’s Natural Environment pest management program on Aotea, Auckland Council … Read More
It’s that time again, Argentine ant work takes off once more this month on Aotea. This project has been ongoing since 2006 and has seen a high level of success. Intense monitoring and control have enabled the eradication of four … Read More
Sexton’s bride is a perennial shrub up to approximately 3m tall. Flowers are borne in clusters of about 20 from July-December. Petals are white, stamens and sepals pink/red. Fleshy, purple to black fruit approximately 6-12mm diameter, ripen during March-April. Its seeds … Read More