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
It’s International Second Hand September and Anamata has some handy tips! Secondhand September is a moment for all of us to come together to choose a planet-friendly way to shop. Aotea proudly embraces secondhand living— not just when it comes … Read More
September! Busy, busy month ahead in the garden! If you haven’t already, you really must prep your beds for planting! Weather has warmed up and is predicted to stay warmer than usual for all of September and into October so … Read More
Back in April, the island was lucky to get a visit from leading mental health and addiction specialist Peter Thorburn and he is returning in August. Peter triumphed over a 23-year battle with addiction and held two astounding hui on the island – … Read More
We are excited to announce that Aotea Community Native Plant Nursery has set out for new growth. The Community Nursery was established in 2019 and has been run by Windy Hill Sanctuary since it’s inception. Now, it is operating as … Read More