Aotea Artist in Residence Jaime Jenkins
“There is so much to be inspired by here.” I warn ceramicist Jaime Jenkins I’m a philistine, so she won’t be dismayed by my lowbrow openingsalvo: what is it that you do? “That is a very broad question! I make … Read More
Aotea residents and visitors help tackle pest weed problem
A new initiative has been launched to educate and support weed control measures for Aotea / Great Barrier Island’s most problematic pest species. Aotea is home to over 575 native plant varieties – a quarter of New Zealand’s diverse flora … Read More
Aotea’s Booming Bittern
On a beautiful still evening in October a team of 18 volunteers set out to listen for booming bittern in the swamps and wetlands of Aotea. 16 sites across the island, 7 in the north and 9 in the south, … Read More
Windy Hill Sanctuary Final Newsletter for 2023
Seasons Greetings We’re celebrating 25 years since the Little Windy Hill Company approved a modest pest management programme in October 1998. Pest management got underway in April 1999 with 100 rat traps and a part time worker. Today, the Windy … Read More
Caulerpa Seaweed CAN Notice updated on 30 November 2023
So, what are rules for anchoring and fishing around Aotea Great Barrier Island now? In very simple terms, for Aotea Great Barrier Island, this means certain types of low risk fishing are allowed in Tryphena, Blind Bay and Whangaparapara Harbours, … Read More