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Great Barrier Island
The changing dynamics of New Zealand's sixth-biggest island.
Great Barrier Island is 28,000 hectares of beautiful. but rugged, land and beaches 90km from Auckland. This series looks at the challenges Great Barrier is facing.
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Part 1 - Off Island Owners
19 Oct 2011For the small permanent population, life can be very demanding particularly over the winter. But in the summer the island is an increasingly popular holiday destination and now more property than ever… Read more Audio
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Part 2 - Employment Issues
19 Oct 2011Most of Great Barrier Island's twenty eight thousand hectares is owned by DOC. The island is home to fewer than a thousand people, many of whom struggle to find worthwhile work there. David Steemson's… Read more Audio
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Part 3 - Marine Farming
19 Oct 2011Great Barrier Island is home to fewer than a thousand people, many of whom struggle to find worthwhile work there. Marine farming could provide jobs for islanders, and the government is considering… Read more Audio
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Part 4 - Predator Proof Fence
19 Oct 2011The sparsely populated landscape of rugged hills and beautiful beaches of Great Barrier Island is a draw card for tourists looking for a bit of a wilderness experience. Some locals think ecotourism is… Read more Audio
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