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Announcements

Announcements
Speaker Spotlight: Izzy Brown
Speaker Spotlight: Izzy Brown

Izzy Brown
Seabird Researcher

Izzy is a seabird researcher focused on protecting ocean-going species. She brings hands-on field experience and a strong commitment to community-led conservation.

Speaker Spotlight: Chris Gaskin
Speaker Spotlight: Chris Gaskin

Chris Gaskin
Founder of the Seabird Trust

Chris Gaskin founded the Northern New Zealand Seabird Trust and is one of Aotearoa’s most experienced seabird researchers. He helped rediscover the New Zealand storm petrel and works to restore seabirds across the Hauraki Gulf.

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Upcoming Conservation & Ecology Events

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Aotea Ecology Festival 2026
Aotea Ecology Festival 2026

Join the Aotea Ecology Festival! Discover speakers, stalls, and displays, and celebrate the island’s biodiversity.

Time: 9.00am
Date: Saturday, 28 March
Location: Claris Sports & Social Club and Conference Centre

School Activities Week
School Activities Week

In the lead‑up to the Festival, island schools will be taking part in hands‑on ecology activities, including fresh water ecology experiences.

Date: 23-27 March

Think Like A Forest
Think Like A Forest

Think Like a Forest is an insightful film - and a great excuse for a night out at the Barrier Social Club.

Date: Monday, 9 March 2026
Time: 7:15pm
Location: Barrier Social Club

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Aotea Conservation and Ecology Projects Monthly Updates

Read the latest Aotea Conservation and Ecology Group Monthly Updates and learn about our conservation efforts, wildlife monitoring, and community projects.

    • These updates are produced as part of Aotea Great Barrier Local Board monthly reporting requirements. They are not a complete picture of all conservation efforts on Aotea, but provide a snapshot of active projects.

    • Not all these projects receive Aotea Great Barrier local board funding but choose to be included to share their project information with the community.

We’d love to hear what you’re doing on Aotea.

If you’d like to share more about your community project or what you’re working on in your backyard, get in touch.

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Aotea Great Barrier Environmental Trust Environmental News

Stay connected to the latest science and research from the Aotea Great Barrier Island Environmental Trust through their website.

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