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
A legacy of fishing on Aotea These are some observations offered by Bob Whitmore of Tipi and Bobs that were gleaned from his years commercial long line fishing out of Tryphena around 45 years ago. They have long been scribed … Read More
Bushy Asparagus Asparagus aethiopicus, is an Aotea High Risk Weed. Originally from South Africa and once a popular garden ornamental, it is now jumping the fence from the pot plant and forming dense infestations, which excludes native vegetation. It has long-lived tubers that … Read More
Changes to Aotea’s Food Resilience Programme Food resilience is essential for the security or resilience of our community and can play a significant role in reducing use of resources and waste to landfill. The Food Resilience Programme supported by the … Read More
A creative month with Helen McLorinan brought 7 painting workshops this May. It was such a hive of activity, creativeness and achievements for all that participated. There was so much interest with each one fully booked. It is with huge thanks to … Read More
What a difference 365 days can make. This time last year it was standing room only at a tense Aotea Family Support Group annual general meeting at the St Johns Church annex in Medlands. People had turned up to hear … Read More
A new leadership team at Orama Oasis has revealed ambitious plans on Aotea FM’s Monday morning show. Operations manager Dean Salthouse said the Christian community at Karaka Bay is planning a new charter school. The school would have about 20 … Read More