Things to do on the Barrier over Xmas and New Years

Here's a list of events to check out on Great Barrier Island (Aotea) during Christmas and the New Year's period. Let us know if we're missing something.

December 24, 2023

• Christmas Carol's and Fellowship Service at St John’s Community Church

  • Time: 10:00 AM, Morning Fellowship Service

  • Time: 7:00 PM Christmas Carols

December 25, 2023

• • Time: 10:00 AM, Fellowship Service

December 31, 2023

• • Time: 10:00 AM, Morning Service

Mulberry Grove School Raffle

• Ticket Prices:

  • $2 for 1 raffle ticket

  • $5 for 3 raffle tickets

• Prizes:

  • First Prize: Two tickets to the Wingman Festival

  • Second Prize: A signed Warriors jersey

• Where to Buy:

  • Tickets are available at the Mulberry Grove Store

• Raffle Draw Date and Time:

  • The raffle will be drawn on Saturday, the 24th at 12:00 noon

• Rise up Aotea - Great Barrier Island's Premier New Year's Event

  • Featuring: Annie G & The Isims with Support from Neski, Damage, Ducky, Adz + Guests

  • Location: Barrier Social Club

  • Time: Doors open from 4 PM, music starts at 6:30 PM

  • Additional: Minibus pickups and drop-offs available

  • Entry: $20 on the door

  • For the mini bus service call Lee at 0211406994 to book.

January 1, 2024

• New Year's Day Qoya - Befriending the Mystery

  • Location: Tryphena Hall

  • Time: 11 AM - 1 PM

  • Description: A movement practice guiding you to remember your essence with the theme of stepping into the new.

  • Suggested Koha: $25

  • Event Link: New Year's Day Qoya

January 2, 2024

• The Great Barrier Island New Year’s Picnic and Charity Auction

  • Time: Starting at 12 noon

  • Location: Sports & Social Club, Claris

  • Description: Major fundraiser for Aotea Family Support Group featuring a charity auction with various prizes and vouchers.

January 6, 2024

• The Wingman Festival

  • Location: Claris Sports Club, 19 Whangaparapara Road

  • Time: Gates open at 12 PM, event continues until 1 AM the following day

  • Description: A day filled with music and festivities.

  • Details: The Wingman Festival

December 26, 2023

• Full Moon Movement Ritual Evening for Women

  • Location: Tryphena Hall

  • Time: 5:30-8 PM

  • Activities: Rite of the Womb, movement, cacao, oracle cards, guided relaxation

  • Suggested Koha: $20

Please note that the Stonewall Store is closed on Christmas Day, and the Port Fitzroy store is closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and Boxing Day.