The 21-year-old, from Great Barrier Island, is part of a New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) contingent holding commemorative events in Italy next week, to remember those who fought and died in these gruelling Second World War battles. Parading the 28 (Maori) Battalion Banner at commemorations … Read More
Anamata share creative ways to deal with your food waste on Aotea Instead of kerbside collection of food waste, on Aotea we are encouraged and supported to find alternative solutions with a better outcome. Our community is a creative one … Read More
Orama are excited to announce the Orama Marine Adventure Centre! OMAC for short. With the changing tides of activities here, OMAC has been developed in response to the amazing opportunity that remains right here for young people to flourish. OMAC will be an … Read More
Department of Conservation share information about the impact of Mallard Ducks on the native Pāteke, and how to tell them apart. Pāteke are popular neighbours for many Aotea residents. These cute, feisty ducks are part of our local landscape. However, … Read More
Passionate about preserving the pristine beauty of Aotea/Great Barrier Island? Keen to play an active role in combating the spread of pest plants on your property? We’re here to support you! Whether you’re a seasoned weeder or just getting started, … Read More
On Tuesday 21 May Raphael Natuoivi from Futuna, Vanuatu is visiting Aotea and will be at the Arts & History Village. He is a woodblock artist and will be sharing his knowledge around the print medium. Pop to the School … Read More
Destination Management Plan group assigns Chair who aim’s to get the island “future ready” The Aotea Destination Management group met on Friday 3 May in person and online. This was the first session to bring the new group together. We … Read More
Whats happening behind the screen at the health centre? You may be wondering what is happening behind the screening between the Community Health Centre and the Playground. The GBI Community Health Trust who on behalf of our community own the … Read More
‘Whats happening on the hill?’ newsletter from Judy Gilbert, founding member of the Windy Hill Sanctuary, shares recent native species monitoring successes Monitoring species is one of the more interesting and enjoyable parts of working in the Windy Sanctuary. Our … Read More
Steering group established to tackle actions set out in the Destination Management Plan. A new steering committee has convened, following the initial tourism hui that discussed the Destination Management Plan back in February, attendees from that meeting who showed interest … Read More