Aotea Great Barrier Island

14/08/2026

Tu Mai Toanga cat story continues. Check the following dates for more information.

CHANGE OF DATE AND LOCATION FOR THIS FRIDAY’S EVENT.

Now: SATURDAY 1:30pm at our Akapoua Office (the old DOC office).

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As we prepare to extend our feral cat trapping network south this summer working alongside our community group partners, we invite people to join us for some nibbles and to find out more about the feral cat situation on the island.

There will be short presentations about our learnings in the north and the opportunity to ask questions.

🤎 Wednesday 12 August: 5pm Claris Club, with Lotte McIntyre, Oruawharo Medlands Ecovision
🤎 Friday 14 August: 5pm Barrier Social Club, with Judy Gilbert, formerly Windy Hill Sanctuary
🤎 Saturday 22 August: 1:30pm at our office, Old DOC office above Akapoua campground, Port Fitzroy

Please let your friends know. 💚🤎

14/08/2026

Free pool Friday at Barrier Social Club. Great evening out with friends and whanau.

14/08/2026

Come join a Yoga class held every Saturday at Tryphena Hall 9.30am. The Yoga Co-operative has a fantastic group of teachers who bring passion and wisdom to share with you all. Everyone is welcome.

SATURDAY KUNDALINI CLASS
Tryphena Hall 9.30am - 11am

TRANSENDING SUFFERING
Tuning the Human Instrument

All Welcome
Props and Yogi tea provided
$17 for regular students / $20 for casual class

✨🙏✨
Anne

14/08/2026

Ultimate Bargains!.. head into Anamata Aotea/Great Barrier Island

06/08/2026

Come and kick ya heels up! Beat the winter blues and join in some fun at the Claris Club on Saturday.

LINE DANCING - SATURDAY 8 AUGUST - 5-6PM
We're all beginners and everyone is welcome!

💛 Gold coin donation appreciated.

06/08/2026

What a great lineup! Put the date in your diary for fantastic evening out. Sat 15th August at the Barrier Social Club.

Saturday the 15th August: Local acoustic night!
Join us for a special acoustic show with some of our Barrier favourites... Steve O with a bit of blues, Shaun & Z with their soulful tunes & the debut gig for 'Eliza Day' with our very own Scotty & Rose who will be performing a mix of classic covers with an eclectic twist. This will be a great night with cool tunes, yummy food and a bevy or two 🎵🍻

06/08/2026

Make sure you have yiur say, feedback due before 4 September 2026 at https://tinyurl.com/koura-consultation

🦞 Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones is inviting feedback on proposals for managing kōura / rock lobster fishing around Aotea / Great Barrier Island.

The proposed changes include:
🔸 Establishing six recreational-only areas where commercial harvesting would be banned
🔸 Reducing the recreational daily limit
🔸 Introducing a closed season to coincide with kōura autumn and winter breeding seasons
🔸 A new maximum legal size aimed at retaining larger breeding stock in the fishery.

The local board, Ngāti Rehua-Ngātiwai ki Aotea and the Ahu Moana Project have been advocating for changes due to concerns around decreasing kōura populations in our waters.
Make sure you share your feedback before 4 September 2026 at https://tinyurl.com/koura-consultation

04/08/2026

AFSG is an essential part of our community well-being and connection, Thanks Heidi for your mahi on Aotea.

25/07/2026

More to share from Manta Watch New Zealand

17/07/2026

Some stunning shots of the night sky by Good Heavens