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Sipping sustainability: Aotea / Great Barrier pioneers single-use cup revolution
Aotea/ Great Barrier is aiming to be the first place in New Zealand to eliminate single-use takeaway cups.
What would you advocate for, Aotea?
The draft Local Board Plan 2023 includes advocacy for important issues that affect the community.
Aotea Early Learning Centre creates job opportunities for locals
Aotea Early Learning Centre has opened its doors to pre-schoolers and prospective employees.
Aotea community's feedback needed
Aotea / Great Barrier residents from the southwest of the island are being urged to attend a community barbecue in the park to discuss Auckland Council’s proposed Annual Budget and plans to address a $295 million budget gap, including cuts to oper...
Candidates confirmed for Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board by-election
Nominations for Aotea/Great Barrier Local Board by-election have now closed. Four eligible candidates have put their hands up to fill the vacant seat on the Aotea/Great Barrier Local Board.
By-election announced for Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board
Candidate nominations for the by-election will open on Thursday 24 November, and close 12pm Thursday 22 December 2022. The voting period will be from Thursday 26 January to 12pm, Friday 17 February 2023.
Clean energy on Aotea gets a $130,000 boost
Four different groups have been given funding to increase their use of solar energy in Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board’s most recent Capital Grant allocations.
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Manahua - A Weavers’ Collective
Join the group as they share their journey and weaving practice.
Doc Edge Festival 2026
The Oscar®-qualifying Doc Edge Festival marks its 21st year with a bold opening slate of 16 films.
The Dire Straits Experience
This is a rare opportunity to relive the songs, the sound, and the spirit of one of rock’s greate...
Come Together - Bruce Springstein
Come Together will perform the 'Born to Run' in its entirety, followed by a second set diving dee...
Come Together - Radiohead
The intricate soundscapes and emotional weight of Radiohead's album 'OK Computer' will be brought...
Defending the Caveman
The global comedy phenomenon is headed for New Zealand, starring beloved Step Dave actor Jono Ken...