Kahili Ginger (Hedychium gardnerianum), is a major threat to Aotea, an invasive pest plant with a liking for choking out native flora. Its shade tolerant nature allows it to take hold in even the most pristine native bush and it … Read More
Adam Johnston is Aotea’s full time, volunteer paramedic. Changes in our 24/7 services may be afoot and he tells us why Fifteen-years-ago, Adam Johnston was called to Aotea Great Barrier. When holidaying one calm winter day at his beach house … Read More
A Sparkle of Stargazing In this stargazing snippet let’s gaze at Orion and his dogs before they set in the west. Start by popping on some warm clothes and turning all the lights off. Go outside and take at least … Read More
Autumn is a busy time in the garden although it never has quite the excitement that spring gardening has! Most of the summer crops will be over, but some will linger on into winter Peppers and chillis can go right … Read More
Helen McLorinan Painting Workshops to Unleash Your Inner Artist throughout May The tranquil surroundings of the barrier will serve as both the muse and the classroom for a series of unique painting workshops offered by artist Helen McLorinan in May. … Read More
Septic System Servicing and Maintenance Requirements on Aotea If you’re a property owner on Aotea Great Barrier Island, you likely received a letter from Auckland Council about the ‘new’ septic servicing compliance rules. Auckland Council now require wastewater systems to … Read More
Something I hear often is “my dog is great with chickens.” That must mean it completely ignores them, because that what bird aversion teaches. If not, you need to take your dog back for more bird aversion training because it … Read More
Great Barrier Island Brewing Company, the brainchild of local icons Mike Brown and Erica Archibald, is on the market The business, known for its bespoke beer and kombucha served at My Fat Puku café and the Social Club, represents a … Read More
News & Updates from Anamata – Our friendly and fantastic Resource Recycling Centre Anamata Seed Bank Recently some of our wonderful island gardeners participated in the Grow Food Aotea Seed Swap & Sale event. Such an excellent Autumn initiative that … Read More
Swim sports event report from Mulberry Grove School Principal Ally Gibbs It was a bit of a grey day in Tryphena and very high tide as the schools assembled for our annual swimming sports. Our pool is the beach at Mulberry … Read More