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 … Read More
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
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
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 … Read More
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 … Read More
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 … Read More
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 … Read More
On Saturday 11 May we experienced a solar storm that was one of the strongest geomagnetic storms experienced in any of our lifetimes. A massive (over 16 times the size of earth) solar flare caused the strong solar wind. This … Read More
Small Island, Big Ideas is launching this year’s event with a call out to locals for input for the programme. SIBI is going global this time around and inviting you to be a part of the conversation. For this year’s … Read More
Falling leaves, last throes of summer colour, cooling temperatures, fast shortening days and rain. The world of nature responds as always to the cycle of the solar system, whether we are ready or not. But the gardener anticipates and prepares! Last … Read More