BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Aotea Great Barrier Island - ECPv6.15.8//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://staging2.greatbarrier.co.nz X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Aotea Great Barrier Island REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Pacific/Auckland BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1300 TZOFFSETTO:+1200 TZNAME:NZST DTSTART:20200404T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20200926T140000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1300 TZOFFSETTO:+1200 TZNAME:NZST DTSTART:20210403T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20210925T140000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1300 TZOFFSETTO:+1200 TZNAME:NZST DTSTART:20220402T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20220924T140000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1300 TZOFFSETTO:+1200 TZNAME:NZST DTSTART:20230401T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20230923T140000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1300 TZOFFSETTO:+1200 TZNAME:NZST DTSTART:20240406T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20240928T140000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1300 TZOFFSETTO:+1200 TZNAME:NZST DTSTART:20250405T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20250927T140000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240330T100000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240330T140000 DTSTAMP:20260501T005817 CREATED:20240215T040421Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T014558Z UID:8207-1711792800-1711807200@staging2.greatbarrier.co.nz SUMMARY:Easter Market DESCRIPTION:From 10am at Claris Sports Club  \n\nStall bookings & general info please\nEmail: clarisclub@xtra.co.nz\nLeave a message: 09-4290-260\nOr enquire at the bar URL:https://staging2.greatbarrier.co.nz/event/easter-market-2/ LOCATION:Claris Sports Club\, 19 Whangaparapara Road\, Claris\, Great Barrier Island\, New Zealand CATEGORIES:Annual,Community,Food,Market ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging2.greatbarrier.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Easter-Market-Day-Claris-Sports-Club-Document-A4-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240127T100000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240127T140000 DTSTAMP:20260501T005817 CREATED:20240119T091516Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240119T091516Z UID:7255-1706349600-1706364000@staging2.greatbarrier.co.nz SUMMARY:Manu Comp DESCRIPTION: URL:https://staging2.greatbarrier.co.nz/event/manu-comp/ LOCATION:Port FitzRoy Wharf CATEGORIES:Annual,Children's Activities,Comedy,Community,Food,Market,Sports ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://staging2.greatbarrier.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Screen-Shot-2024-01-19-at-10.11.11-PM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240105T090000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240105T120000 DTSTAMP:20260501T005817 CREATED:20231230T040923Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231230T040923Z UID:6895-1704445200-1704456000@staging2.greatbarrier.co.nz SUMMARY:Medlands Sandcastle Competition DESCRIPTION:The Medlands Sandcastle Competition is on Friday January 5th 2024\, start building at 9am. \nGet there a bit early to register and find your perfect spot. \nThere are awesome prizes up for grabs\, anyone can enter and there are adult prizes as well as kids prizes. \nPlease remember to bring back the trophy if you have one to pass on to this years winners. \nGet amongst it people\, this is always a fun event! URL:https://staging2.greatbarrier.co.nz/event/medlands-sandcastle-competition/ LOCATION:Medlands Beach\, Oruawharo Bay\, 0991\, New Zealand CATEGORIES:Annual,Beaches ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging2.greatbarrier.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/415037097_3645039762384055_5891075376166660359_n.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230408T100000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20230408T140000 DTSTAMP:20260501T005817 CREATED:20230404T073233Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230404T073315Z UID:4950-1680948000-1680962400@staging2.greatbarrier.co.nz SUMMARY:Easter Market DESCRIPTION: URL:https://staging2.greatbarrier.co.nz/event/easter-market/ LOCATION:Claris Sports Club\, 19 Whangaparapara Road\, Claris\, Great Barrier Island\, New Zealand CATEGORIES:Annual,Community,Food,Market ORGANIZER;CN="Claris Sports Club":MAILTO:clarisclub@xtra.co.nz END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230102 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230103 DTSTAMP:20260501T005817 CREATED:20221127T065404Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221127T065404Z UID:4085-1672617600-1672703999@staging2.greatbarrier.co.nz SUMMARY:New Years Picnic 2023 - Biggest day out on Aotea DESCRIPTION:A great day out for young and old .\nThe New years Picnic has been an annual fixture on the Barrier for over 80 yrs . This alcohol free event is a fundraiser for Aotea family support group inc. Featuring live music \, waterslide kids games \, local craft and food stalls a charity auction and the drawing of the wonder raffle at 1pm . The Picnic is a great day to catch up with friends and visitors to the island . Relaxed \, fun atmosphere\, do mark it in your calendar.\nThe biggest day out on the rock ! URL:https://staging2.greatbarrier.co.nz/event/new-years-picnic-2023-biggest-day-out-on-aotea/ LOCATION:Claris Sports Club\, 19 Whangaparapara Road\, Claris\, Great Barrier Island\, New Zealand CATEGORIES:Annual,Children's Activities,Community,Food,Market END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20221127T103000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20221127T123000 DTSTAMP:20260501T005817 CREATED:20221122T012038Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221122T012038Z UID:4029-1669545000-1669552200@staging2.greatbarrier.co.nz SUMMARY:Stonewall Village Rose Show DESCRIPTION: URL:https://staging2.greatbarrier.co.nz/event/stonewall-village-rose-show/ LOCATION:Stonewall Village\, 82 Blackwell drive\, Auckland\, 0091\, New Zealand CATEGORIES:Annual,Community,Nature END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20221126T090000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20221126T163000 DTSTAMP:20260501T005817 CREATED:20210609T233409Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220619T093645Z UID:3068-1669453200-1669480200@staging2.greatbarrier.co.nz SUMMARY:Great Barrier Island's 'Spectacular by Nature' Garden Tour DESCRIPTION:In 2022\, the Totara\, Kauri\, Rewa and Nikau Garden Tours will be on Saturday 26th of November. \nFor all information and ticket bookings click here – Bookings will be open from 1 June 2022 \nThis is a unique opportunity to view a variety of residential gardens on the Island. The guided tours will enable you to visit charming cottage gardens\, to see spectacular coastal panoramas and experience the hidden native flora and birdlife. The ticket includes tour transportation\, a scrumptious Morning Tea and a charming Devonshire Afternoon Tea. \nThe Garden Tour is a major fundraiser for the Great Barrier Island Community Health Trust to purchase equipment for use on the Island. The event involves many 100’s of hours of community volunteer time and energy and the participant feedback has been outstanding. It has become a very popular event and national and international celebrities who have participated in the past tours\, quote that it is ‘a must-do event’ for every keen gardener. \nA previous special guest Russell Fransham comments\, \n“Thank you so much for persuading me to come over for the garden tour. I had the most wonderful weekend on the Barrier.. my first time on the island. \nThe gardens I saw were such a treat\, all different and all very personal expressions of their creators’ lives. The passion\, creativity and commitment were so inspiring. Its very clear that Great Barrier people know they are part of something very special. I came away feeling so welcomed into island life and so many of the people I met felt like old friends by the time I flew home. \nI’m still on a high and I’ll be back for more.” URL:https://staging2.greatbarrier.co.nz/event/great-barrier-islands-spectacular-by-nature-garden-tour/ LOCATION:Great Barrier Island CATEGORIES:Annual,Arts,Community,Nature,Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://staging2.greatbarrier.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Screen-Shot-2021-06-10-at-11.32.20-AM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20221023T160000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20221023T230000 DTSTAMP:20260501T005817 CREATED:20221017T200559Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221017T201033Z UID:3886-1666540800-1666566000@staging2.greatbarrier.co.nz SUMMARY:Aotea FM presents Aotea Live DESCRIPTION: URL:https://staging2.greatbarrier.co.nz/event/aotea-fm-presents-aotea-live/ LOCATION:Barrier Social Club CATEGORIES:Annual,Arts,Community,Music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20221010T191500 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20221010T223000 DTSTAMP:20260501T005817 CREATED:20220926T025051Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220926T034859Z UID:3814-1665429300-1665441000@staging2.greatbarrier.co.nz SUMMARY:Short Film Festival Night with Island Screens DESCRIPTION:Short Film Festival Night with Island Screens at Barrier Social Club (Tryphena) \nMonday 10 October \nDon’t miss this one! We will show ‘The Sampler’ a highlights package of international movies from the short film festival screening nationwide. Please show your support & bring friends along. All welcome. $10 on the door. \nGenre: A variety! Rating: M \nThe show starts at 7.15pm at Barrier Social Club. \nCome early for yummy meals available 6-7pm. \nFB: gbiislandscreens URL:https://staging2.greatbarrier.co.nz/event/short-film-festival-night-with-island-screens/ LOCATION:Barrier Social Club CATEGORIES:Annual,Arts,Evening activity END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220904T170000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220904T193000 DTSTAMP:20260501T005817 CREATED:20220803T170020Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220811T095447Z UID:3590-1662310800-1662319800@staging2.greatbarrier.co.nz SUMMARY:Truth and Conspiracies\, with the Prime Ministers Science Advisor Dame Juliet Gerrard. The Winter of Our Discontent Sunday talk series DESCRIPTION:Truth and Conspiracies\, with the Prime Ministers Science Advisor Dame Juliet Gerrard \nDame Juliet is a part-time island resident who’s been the Prime Minister’s Science Advisor through the COVID pandemic and on topics including fisheries\, fluoridation and cannabis reform. \nShe’ll consider questions of truth and conspiracy in these contested uncertain times. \nJoin Juliet at the Currach Irish Pub at 5pm on the 4th September 2022 for this talk. \nTickets cost $10 and you can register here now \n \nSmall Island Big Ideas is Aotea’s festival for the heart and mind. \nOur intention is to arouse curiosity and conversation that takes our world and communities forward. \nThis year’s theme is The Winter of our Discontent. \nIn a world gone viral and at the brink of war\, we’ll distill a unique island perspective on what these global disruptions might mean for the future of individuals and communities. \nWe will explore current realities of living with uncertainty through the topics of money\, psychology\, writing and science. \nBring an open mind and be prepared to go home refreshed. \n‘The Winter of our Discontent’ Sunday fireside talks will be held at the Currach May to September\, hosting a variety of guest speakers. \nCheck out the full programme here URL:https://staging2.greatbarrier.co.nz/event/truth-and-conspiracies-with-the-prime-ministers-science-advisor-dame-juliet-gerrard-a-winter-of-our-discontent/ LOCATION:The Currach Irish Pub\, 78 Blackwell Drive\, Great Barrier Island\, 0991\, New Zealand CATEGORIES:Annual,Arts,Expert Speakers,Guest Speakers,Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="Small Island Big Ideas":MAILTO:tim@smallislandbigideas.co.nz END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220624T160000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220624T210000 DTSTAMP:20260501T005817 CREATED:20220619T154039Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220620T074121Z UID:3708-1656086400-1656104400@staging2.greatbarrier.co.nz SUMMARY:Matariki Dinner at Orama in Association with Kawa Marae DESCRIPTION:In association with Kawa Marae\, Orama will be having a Matariki Dinner Fri 24th June. \nCome and join us for: \n4pm: Historical Tour of Orama with Norm Winger\n6pm: Matariki Dinner (pot luck – bring a plate) with live band\nAddress: 300 Karaka Bay Rd\nAll welcome.\nRSVP by leaving a message on 063\nOr email: info@orama.org.nz\nNote: This will be an alcohol free event URL:https://staging2.greatbarrier.co.nz/event/matariki-dinner-at-orama-in-association-with-kawa-marae/ LOCATION:Orama CATEGORIES:Annual,Dark Skies,Matariki ORGANIZER;CN="Orama":MAILTO:info@orama.org.nz END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220619T170000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220619T193000 DTSTAMP:20260501T005817 CREATED:20220317T003054Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220318T062746Z UID:3579-1655658000-1655667000@staging2.greatbarrier.co.nz SUMMARY:Finding Calm in an Uncertain World\, with Psychologist Sarb Johal. The Winter of our Discontent Sunday talk series. DESCRIPTION:Finding Calm in an Uncertain world with The Useful Psychologist Sara Johal \nHow do we find calm in an uncertain world? \nSarb calls himself the Useful Psychologist\, with a new book Finding Calm on managing fear and anxiety. He’s a clinical psychologist\, consultant\, speaker\, and media commentator with an insatiable curiosity about this human experience. \nJoin Sarb at the Currach Irish Pub at 5pm on the 19th June 2022 for this talk. \nTickets cost $10 and you can register now \n \nSmall Island Big Ideas is Aotea’s festival for the heart and mind. \nOur intention is to arouse curiosity and conversation that takes our world and communities forward. \nThis year’s theme is The Winter of our Discontent. \nIn a world gone viral and at the brink of war\, we’ll distill a unique island perspective on what these global disruptions might mean for the future of individuals and communities. \nWe will explore current realities of living with uncertainty through the topics of money\, psychology\, writing and science. \nBring an open mind and be prepared to go home refreshed. \n‘The Winter of our Discontent’ Sunday fireside talks will be held at the Currach May to September\, hosting a variety of guest speakers. \nCheck out the full programme here URL:https://staging2.greatbarrier.co.nz/event/finding-calm-in-an-uncertain-worth-with-psychologist-sarb-johal-a-winter-of-our-discontent-talk-series/ LOCATION:The Currach Irish Pub\, 78 Blackwell Drive\, Great Barrier Island\, 0991\, New Zealand CATEGORIES:Annual,Arts,Expert Speakers,Workshops END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220522T170000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20220522T193000 DTSTAMP:20260501T005817 CREATED:20220317T003004Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220318T062817Z UID:3573-1653238800-1653247800@staging2.greatbarrier.co.nz SUMMARY:Money & Happiness\, with Financial Agony Aunt Mary Holm. The Winter of our Discontent Sunday Talk Series DESCRIPTION:Money & Happiness\, with Financial Agony Aunt – Mary Holm \nHow much money do we really need? Will more make you happy? \nNZ’s best known financial Agony Aunt will share the most unusual\, inspiring\, sad\, angry and funny letters she has responded to in her regular columns for the Weekend Herald and Radio NZ. \nJoin Mary at the Currach Irish Pub at 5pm on the 22nd May 2022 for this talk. \nTickets cost $10 and you can register now \nSmall Island Big Ideas is Aotea’s festival for the heart and mind. \nOur intention is to arouse curiosity and conversation that takes our world and communities forward. \nThis year’s theme is The Winter of our Discontent. \nIn a world gone viral and at the brink of war\, we’ll distill a unique island perspective on what these global disruptions might mean for the future of individuals and communities. \nWe will explore current realities of living with uncertainty through the topics of money\, psychology\, writing and science. \nBring an open mind and be prepared to go home refreshed. \n‘The Winter of our Discontent’ Sunday fireside talks will be held at the Currach May to September\, hosting a variety of guest speakers. \nCheck out the full programme here URL:https://staging2.greatbarrier.co.nz/event/money-happiness-with-financial-agony-aunt-mary-holm-a-winter-of-our-discontent-sunday-talk-series/ LOCATION:The Currach Irish Pub\, 78 Blackwell Drive\, Great Barrier Island\, 0991\, New Zealand CATEGORIES:Annual,Arts,Expert Speakers,Guest Speakers,Workshops END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20211009T100000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20211009T170000 DTSTAMP:20260501T005817 CREATED:20210806T001319Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211014T231105Z UID:3162-1633773600-1633798800@staging2.greatbarrier.co.nz SUMMARY:POSTPONED Wharf to wharf - Postponed to 2022 due to COVID DESCRIPTION:Please note the wharf to wharf is postponed until October 2022 due to COVID. Keep training! \n\n19 events (5km – full marathon)\nRun/bike/walk\nEnter at eventplus.net/W2W21\nPermanent local residents can enter at Kaitoke School before 17th September\nEnquires to wharf2wharf@kaitoke.school.nz or Ngaire 09 429 0605 URL:https://staging2.greatbarrier.co.nz/event/wharf-to-wharf/ LOCATION:Forestry Track\, Forest Road (Port FitzRoy - Whangaparapara)\, Auckland\, 0991\, New Zealand CATEGORIES:Annual,Community,Walks ORGANIZER;CN="Wharf to whark%3A Kaitoke School":MAILTO:wharf2wharf@kaitoke.school.nz END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210829T100000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210829T140000 DTSTAMP:20260501T005817 CREATED:20210805T235713Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210805T235713Z UID:3158-1630231200-1630245600@staging2.greatbarrier.co.nz SUMMARY:Wharf to wharf: Join us for a training walk! DESCRIPTION:Sunday August 29th – Over Tryphena hill (approx’ 5km) \nMeet at 10am. Bring a drink\, snack and a smile! URL:https://staging2.greatbarrier.co.nz/event/wharf-to-wharf-join-us-for-a-training-walk-4/ LOCATION:Tryphena Hill\, Medlands Road\, Auckland\, 0991\, New Zealand CATEGORIES:Annual,Community,Walks END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210822T100000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210822T140000 DTSTAMP:20260501T005817 CREATED:20210805T234835Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210805T234835Z UID:3149-1629626400-1629640800@staging2.greatbarrier.co.nz SUMMARY:Wharf to Wharf: Join us for a training walk! DESCRIPTION:Sunday August 22nd – Okupu Road to Medlands hill (approx’ 11km) \nMeet at 10am. Bring a drink\, snack and a smile! URL:https://staging2.greatbarrier.co.nz/event/wharf-to-wharf-join-us-for-a-training-walk-3/ LOCATION:Okupu Road\, Okupu Great Barrier Island\, Auckland\, 0991\, New Zealand CATEGORIES:Annual,Community,Walks END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210815T100000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210815T140000 DTSTAMP:20260501T005817 CREATED:20210805T234735Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210805T234735Z UID:3146-1629021600-1629036000@staging2.greatbarrier.co.nz SUMMARY:Wharf to Wharf: Join us for a training walk! DESCRIPTION:Sunday August 15th – Te Ahumata/Whitecliffs (approx’ 5km) \nMeet at 10am. Bring a drink\, snack and a smile! URL:https://staging2.greatbarrier.co.nz/event/wharf-to-wharf-join-us-for-a-training-walk-2/ LOCATION:Te Ahumata\, Te Ahumata\, Great Barrier Island\, Auckland\, 0991 CATEGORIES:Annual,Community,Walks END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210808T100000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210808T140000 DTSTAMP:20260501T005817 CREATED:20210805T234629Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210805T234629Z UID:3153-1628416800-1628431200@staging2.greatbarrier.co.nz SUMMARY:Wharf to wharf: Join us for a training walk! DESCRIPTION:Sunday August 8th – Forestry Track entry to Whangaparapara (approx’ 14km) \nMeet at 10am. Bring drink\, snack and a smile! URL:https://staging2.greatbarrier.co.nz/event/wharf-to-wharf-join-us-for-a-training-walk/ LOCATION:Forestry Track\, Forest Road (Port FitzRoy - Whangaparapara)\, Auckland\, 0991\, New Zealand CATEGORIES:Annual,Community,Walks END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210731T180000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210801T010000 DTSTAMP:20260501T005817 CREATED:20210418T014429Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210418T014645Z UID:2916-1627754400-1627779600@staging2.greatbarrier.co.nz SUMMARY:Annual St Johns Fundraiser Great Gatsby Ball DESCRIPTION:St John fundraiser Great Gatsby Ball!\nBarrier social club 31st July 6pm \nFeaturing the amazing award winning band White Chapel Jak \nTickets $55 – includes a drink token and nibbles\nTickets available soon. URL:https://staging2.greatbarrier.co.nz/event/annual-st-johns-fundraiser-great-gatsby-ball/ LOCATION:Barrier Social Club CATEGORIES:Annual,Community,Food,Music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210702T150000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210703T110000 DTSTAMP:20260501T005817 CREATED:20210420T030625Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210608T231656Z UID:2920-1625238000-1625310000@staging2.greatbarrier.co.nz SUMMARY:Ngā Whetū o Aotea - Matariki 2021 DESCRIPTION:Ngā Whetū o Aotea 2021\n  \n \nThere is only one place on Aotea where you have the opportunity of being welcomed onto a traditional Marae\, receive an unforgettable pōwhiri (official Maori welcome) share a hāngi meal and climb a hill to stargaze over the ocean.\n\nAll the community are welcome to come and share food\, stories and stargaze stay overnight do it again and then join the community for breakfast while you warm up by a fire and share the warmth of some great company and wonderful food.\n\n\n\n\nProgram:\n\nFri 2 July\n4pm–5pm: Gather together\n5pm–9pm: Community dinner at Orama\n9pm–5am: Stay at Motairehe Marae or go home \n\n\n\n\n\nSat 3 July\n5am–8.30am: Gather at Whangapoua for dawn ceremony and stargazing\n8.30am–3pm: Art activities\, rongoā\, weaving hāngī baskets\, planting\, maramataka\, Maha Taonga o Aotea\, Tū Mai Taonga\n3pm–5pm: Hangī dinner and waiata with the tamariki\n5pm: Movie night\n\n\n\n\nFor more information visit the Motairehe Marae Facebook Page\n\n\n\n\n\nAotea or Great Barrier Island in Aotearoa New Zealand is one of the first dark sky sanctuaries and is the first island sanctuary in the world. Motairehe Marae has a Māori perspective on the dark sky sanctuary here on Aotea. \nMatariki is the start of the New Year for Māori. Matariki is actually the name for a star cluster also known as the Pleiades\, that rises in late June or early July. It literally translates in English to the ‘little eyes’. The 9 Matariki stars are called: \nHiwa-i-te-rangi\nMatariki\nPohutukawa\nTupu-a-nuku\nTupu-a-rangi\nUrurangi\nWaipuna-a-rangi\nWaiti\nWaita \nChairman Darren Cleave carried out the first successful Ngā Whetū o Aotea Matariki event in 2019 with a newly developed star gazing platform\, amazing telescopes and a wonderful community gathering. We are ready for 2021…come and join us! URL:https://staging2.greatbarrier.co.nz/event/nga-whetu-o-aotea-matariki-2021/ LOCATION:Motairehe Marae\, 10 Motairehe Road\, Catherine Hill Bay\, 0691\, New Zealand CATEGORIES:Annual,Community,Cultural,Dark Skies END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210425T120000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210425T140000 DTSTAMP:20260501T005817 CREATED:20210422T231424Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210422T231609Z UID:2935-1619352000-1619359200@staging2.greatbarrier.co.nz SUMMARY:ANZAC Midday Service DESCRIPTION: URL:https://staging2.greatbarrier.co.nz/event/anzac-midday-service/ LOCATION:Tryphena Hall\, 1 Medland Road\, Great Barrier Island\, 0991\, New Zealand CATEGORIES:Annual,Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging2.greatbarrier.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Poppy-JPG.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210306T090000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210306T120000 DTSTAMP:20260501T005817 CREATED:20210226T010023Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210226T010023Z UID:2708-1615021200-1615032000@staging2.greatbarrier.co.nz SUMMARY:Bird Aversion Training DESCRIPTION:Free Bird Aversion Training for Dogs \nGreat Barrier is home to many ground-dwelling birds\, so each year the Department of Conservation host a Bird Aversion training to teach dogs to stay clear of any birds they may come across on their walks along the beach or in the bush. \nWe have a number of endangered seabirds who nest in the sand dunes\, holes in the bank and hollow tree trunks. These birds are not just sensitive to predation\, but if disturbed while nesting adults may abandon their nest completely. \nAll are welcome – full time/ part time residents and visitors. \nDogs must be 8 months or older. \nBooking is essential – Please text Cara Fraider on 02102612322 \nDOC Office 6th March\, 9am-10am\nOkupu Beach 6th March\, 11am-12pm URL:https://staging2.greatbarrier.co.nz/event/bird-aversion-training/ LOCATION:Okiwi DOC Office\, 1501 Aotea Road CATEGORIES:Annual,Beaches,Community,Nature END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210109T090000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20210109T110000 DTSTAMP:20260501T005817 CREATED:20201225T234552Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201226T203107Z UID:2241-1610182800-1610190000@staging2.greatbarrier.co.nz SUMMARY:Medlands Beach Sandcastle Competition DESCRIPTION:Bring your family\, hats\, sunscreen\, water and snacks for the annual Sandcastle competition on Medlands beach. \nIf you have any trophies from last year- please bring them with you! \nThis event is hosted by Oruawharo Medlands Ecovision – Awesome prizes including major prize kindly donated by Auckland Council & Hooked on Barrier\, with entry by koha which goes towards planting days. \nRegistration from 8.30am. URL:https://staging2.greatbarrier.co.nz/event/medlands-beach-sandcastle-competition/ LOCATION:Medlands Beach\, Oruawharo Bay\, 0991\, New Zealand CATEGORIES:Annual,Beaches,Community,Nature ORGANIZER;CN="Oruawharo Medlands Ecovision":MAILTO:medlandsecovision@gmail.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR