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Health / Wellbeing 21 Nov 2022

A hearty new addition to the island

Two lifesaving devices are arriving on Aotea / Great Barrier thanks to the Community Heart Care Project.

Environment 15 Aug 2022

Supporting the community for better environmental outcomes

New additions to the Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board’s work programme help protect the environment.

Environment news 9 Aug 2022

Waterways Protection Fund extended

Aotea / Great Barrier, Papakura, Franklin and Rodney, are all now part of the Regional Waterways Protection Fund.

Environment 7 Jun 2022

Toutouwai / North Island robins make a home of Hirakimata

There have been consistent sightings of toutouwai since 2007 on Hirakimata, the highest point on Aotea.

Transport 20 May 2022

Charge into Claris on your e-bike

Claris has a brand new Locky Dock station for charging e-bikes, located outside the Aotea/Great Barrier Local Board office.

Have your say 28 Jul 2020

Could an Ahu Moana approach help to save the Hauraki Gulf?

Have your say on the proposed Ahu Moana approach and the rest of the Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board’s draft plan before 13 August.

Technology / Innovation 11 Dec 2019

Better connectivity being investigated for Great Barrier Island

Improvements to internet and phone connectivity are being explored by Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board.

Community 26 Aug 2019

Great Barrier Island community nursery prepares for grand opening

The final touches are going on Aotea / Great Barrier's new community native plant nursery this week ahead of its grand opening on August 31.

Events

23 May 2026

SS Puke

Get fired up with us and experience the oldest operating steam-powered tug in Aotearoa.

13 Jun 2026

Pinhole camera workshop

Come along and learn how to make a pinhole camera.

05 Sep 2026

Come Together - Talking Heads

Enjoy a recreation of one of the greatest live albums and concert films of all time.

03 Feb 2026 - 15 Dec 2026

Low-sensory hours

Every Tuesday morning 10am–12pm, our current exhibition is set to a low-sensory experience, with...

04 Mar 2026 - 01 Jul 2026

Life after Stroke: Stroke Education groups

Join others in your community affected by stroke in a series of small group education sessions th...

18 Apr 2026 - 21 Nov 2026

Repair Café – Central City Library

Volunteer repairers are available to help fix clothing, electric household items and electronics.

29 May 2026 - 14 Jun 2026

Auckland Festival of Photography

NZ's premium international photographic festival, providing artistic expression and engagement wi...

20 May 2026 - 18 Jun 2026

Tōfā Mamao

The work examines the tension between demanding cultural traditions, which often consume the imme...