Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board

Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board This page will keep you up to date with the work of the Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board Purpose of this page:

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To provide you with the latest news, events and information for Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board.

2. To provide you with local news and information about local events and activities as well as regional activities where relevant.

3. To get your opinion on various topics relating to Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board activities. If you have a query about a council service, we’ll do our best to inv

estigate and find an answer for you. We might ask you to contact us via phone or email to help us get the details we need to action your request. We may not be able to get back to you straight away so if you require an immediate response, please contact the Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board office or Auckland Council on (09) 301 0101. We won’t comment on political issues or get involved in debates. If you have feedback for the mayor or an elected representative you can contact them via our Mayor and elected representatives page. http://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/EN/AboutCouncil/MayorElectedRepresentatives/Pages/Home.aspx

To get in touch with a specific Local Board member please visit the URL under website for contact information.

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🍯🎍 Looking forward to Aotea Growers and Makers Market this Saturday. House plants, honey, crochet wearables and more!ℹ S...
02/09/2026

🍯🎍 Looking forward to Aotea Growers and Makers Market this Saturday. House plants, honey, crochet wearables and more!
ℹ Saturday 5 September at the Claris Conference Centre, from 10am.

⏱️ Just a reminder that the consultation closes on Friday (4 September). Make sure to give your feedback before then!
01/09/2026

⏱️ Just a reminder that the consultation closes on Friday (4 September). Make sure to give your feedback before then!

🦞 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

♻ The 2026 inorganic collections for Aotea / Great Barrier Island are scheduled for November 2026. Book before 28 Octobe...
31/08/2026

♻ The 2026 inorganic collections for Aotea / Great Barrier Island are scheduled for November 2026. Book before 28 October at tinyurl.com/inorganic-collection

29/08/2026

UPDATE: Kia ora, Metservice have updated the Heavy Rain Watch to a Heavy Rain Warning - Orange🟧 🌧☔️ for Auckland, including Aotea Great Barrier Island.
🕒 From 9am Saturday 29 August until 2am Sunday 30 August (17 Hours).
Expect 60 to 100 mm of rain, possibly more in localised downpours. Peak rates of 15 to 25 mm/h, but possible 25 to 40 mm/hr in downpours mainly from this evening. Low chance of upgrading to a Red Warning.

⏳ One more week to get your grant applications in! Don't miss out. Applications close 4 September.👉 tinyurl.com/agb-gran...
28/08/2026

⏳ One more week to get your grant applications in! Don't miss out. Applications close 4 September.
👉 tinyurl.com/agb-grants

💸 Do you have a community project that needs funding? Our grant round is now open for applications until 4 September.
ℹ Find out more and apply: https://tinyurl.com/agb-grants

25/08/2026

🏖️ Beach safety signage and personal rescue equipment is coming soon to Medlands, Kaitoke and Awana. The installation of these items is important to help keep people safe and ultimately help save lives.

21/08/2026

🔷 Our latest E-news is out with information on the island's brilliant community worker, changes to construction waste drop-off and more!
👀 Read it here: https://tinyurl.com/4z3fawwr
📩 Get future news straight to your inbox: https://bit.ly/2RXMXTv

20/08/2026

🔸 Our next business meeting is on Tuesday 25 August, 1pm at the Claris Conference Centre. Public are welcome to attend.
ℹ️ The agenda is now available on https://aucklandcouncil.resolve.red/portal/

👟 Whether you’re a serious athlete, a family looking for a fun challenge, or a first-time runner, Wharf to Wharf promise...
18/08/2026

👟 Whether you’re a serious athlete, a family looking for a fun challenge, or a first-time runner, Wharf to Wharf promises an unforgettable experience.

🗓 Saturday 3 October
🏃‍♀️ 14 different course options including Port Fitzroy Wharf to Tryphena Wharf
⏳ Sign ups close in September: www.wharf2wharf.com

This event is supported by the local board.

👋 Mike is Aotea Family Support Group's super helpful community worker. If you haven't come across him yet, or you're won...
13/08/2026

👋 Mike is Aotea Family Support Group's super helpful community worker. If you haven't come across him yet, or you're wondering what he does, check out this article: https://tinyurl.com/AFSG-community-worker

Address

Great Barrier Service Centre, 75 Hector Sanderson Road, Claris, Great Barrier Island
Auckland
0991

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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+6493792020

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