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
You have until 17 June 2024 to submit your feedback to the Auckland Regional Land Transport Plan Most of the community care about the quality, efficiency and cost of transport to and from the island. If you are someone that … Read More
Did you know we have a dedicated team on island to support you with your health and wellbeing? Aotea Health have a team of Health coaches made up of Eunate Puy- Azurmendi (Mon – Wed), Tina Price (Thurs) at Claris … 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
SIX60 serenaded by the island schools, explored what Aotea has to offer and put on an epic show. Last weekend Aotea hosted the last stop of the Six60 Grass Roots Tour at the Barrier Social Club. The band arrived on … Read More
Editorial by Tim Higham The issuing of permits by Biosecurity New Zealand to allow commercial fishing boats to set crayfish pots in the western harbours subject to a Controlled Area Notice (CAN) felt like slap in the face to those … Read More
Aotea Great Barrier residents furious upon discovery that MPI gave commercial cray boat permit to fish in Controlled Area Monday 13th May – Press release from Aotea Caulerpa Response Team Residents on Aotea/ Great Barrier are furious after commercial cray … Read More
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