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
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
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
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
Some of us are lucky enough to wake up to the sound of Kākā or Cook’s Petrel. Now, imagine waking up to loud honks, barks, and cackles, even hisses of Canadian Geese… unfortunately it is a reality for some. Canadian … Read More
A new steering team has been established, led by Ngāti Rehua Ngātiwai ki Aotea, to oversee and coordinate the response to exotic caulerpa seaweed on Aotea Great Barrier Island. The Aotea Caulerpa Response Team (ACRT) wants to drive action in … Read More
Local Board chair Izzy Fordham recently had an inaugural “4 Islands” meeting with her counterparts on Chatham, Stewart and Waiheke islands. They ostensibly met to discuss the government’s proposed “fast-track” legislation, but conversation naturally veered into other areas. What did … Read More