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1. Conservation Week
(News/Notices / Updates)
Tags: [Conservation Week, Get Involved, Volunteer, Volunteer Work, Volunteering, Tree Planting]  ...
2. Winter Weedbusters - Ferry Ticket Promo
(News/Notices / Updates)
Tags: [Conservation Week, Get Involved, Volunteer, Volunteer Work, Volunteering, Tree Planting]  ...
3. Motutapu - 'Sacred Island'
('Uncategorised Content')
Motutapu, Toi Te Huatahi, Hauraki, Auckland, New Zealand, Maori, Hauraki Gulf Marine Park, Department of Conservation, Hauraki Gulf Island, ecological restoration, WWII military ...
4. Concerts for Conservation
(Projects & Events/Projects)
  Live at the Islands is run by a team of event professionals who are combining their passion for conservation and music to create one hell of a kiwi summer experience Mark your 2011 calendar now ...
5. Winning Weedbusters
(News/Current News)
Our weed busting volunteers have just received not one, but two Auckland Regional Weedbusters' awards for 2010. The awards were presented by Steve Benham from the Department of Conservation to Neil ...
6. Jim Holdaway Conservation Award
(News/Current News)
... Jim Holdaway Award for outstanding achievement in Conservation. The following is Christine's address delivered at the Trust meeting to assembled trustees and invited guests: "Today it is my privilege ...
7. Our Website is 1 Year Old
(Front Page/Front Page News)
... the island's future. Our site has grown quickly over these 12 months. Currently there are 150 pages of information which surely makes motutapu.org.nz one of the more content rich conservation/restoration ...
8. Our Website is One Year Old
(News/Current News)
... the island's future. Our site has grown quickly over these 12 months. Currently there are 150 pages of information which surely makes motutapu.org.nz one of the more content rich conservation/restoration ...
9. July 2009
(Get Involved/Volunteer Profiles)
Claire Solomon Yes, volunteering IS glamorous !! Conservation work on Motutapu Island gives Claire a sense of achievement - and a sanctuary to escape to. Claire has been volunteering with us since ...
10. August 2009
(Get Involved/Volunteer Profiles)
Pakuranga College We love having the college students over - a huge opportunity for us to pass on conservation/restoration values. Pakuranga College visited the island during August and helped plant ...
11. DoC Bellbirds Media Release 150410
(News/Current News)
Department of Conservation News Release   April 15, 2010   International experts welcome the return of bellbirds to Motutapu   Hot on the heels of two native bird species reappearing on Motutapu, ...
12. DoC Bellbirds Media Release 150410
(News/Current News)
Department of Conservation News Release     These bellbird pics taken by MRT volunteers, Sunday 18 April 2010  April 15, 2010   International experts welcome the return of bellbirds to Motutapu ...
... Gulf Marine Park celebration. The Department of Conservation, led by Sean Goddard, hosted the event which was marked with a mihi and participation by Iwi who have relationships with the Hauraki Gulf Marine ...
14. Kakariki Breeding on Motutapu
(News/Current News)
... Department of Conservation (Amy Cameron, Media Officer  acameron@doc.govt.nz) and Luis Ortiz-Catedral, parakeet specialist and Massey University PhD student for allowing us to use their astonishing content ...
... the list goes on and on. There have been eradications of introduced pests and predators on over 60 islands around New Zealand now - and our skills and expertise at this groundbreaking conservation work ...
1080 just wasn't the right tool on Rangitoto and Motutapu islands however it continues to be a good conservation tool elsewhere. There is plenty of science available on the use of 1080 in New Zealand, ...
17. Pillboxes and Howitzers
(Heritage/Military)
... are in fairly steep and/or relatively well concealed locations. The Department of Conservation have surveyed and tagged all these structures. Earth works prohibit entry through the rear access doors. Some ...
18. The Guns of Motutapu
(Heritage/Military)
... enthusiast, Chris Keenan (www.4dcanvas.com) promotes heritage conservation on the island and uses some of the most up to date computer technology currently available. Chris spent literally hundreds of ...
19. US Navy Magazines
(Heritage/Military)
... and for the storage of farm equipment. They are mostly all still there and many remain in reasonably good shape after almost 70 years. The farm and the Department of Conservation continues to use some ...
20. Auckland Heritage Festival
(Projects & Events/Events)
... The walk is suitable for anyone of moderate fitness. Dogs and animals are prohibited: Please note that as a recreation reserve administered by the Department of Conservation, dogs and other domestic ...
21. 2010 Heritage Festivals
(Projects & Events/Events)
...  Dogs and animals are prohibited: Please note that as a recreation reserve administered by the Department of Conservation, dogs and other domestic animals are not permitted. You will not be allowed to ...
22. Auckland Heritage Festival
(News/Notices / Updates)
... administered by the Department of Conservation, dogs and other domestic animals are not permitted No smoking : in our planted areas or the Reid Homestead Farm: Where are the animals? All stock were ...
23. Motutapu Medication
(News/Current News)
... and exploration. Both islands are administered by the Department of Conservation (DoC). Prior to 1990 the pohutukawa forest on Rangitoto was on the brink of collapse due to browsing by wallabies and ...
24. Conservation Week
(News/Notices / Updates)
Conservation Week 2010 12 - 19 September Love New Zealand Arohaina i a Aotearoa Conservation Week 2010 is about showing that you love New Zealand. From 12-19 September the Department of Conservation ...
25. Winter Weedbusters - Ferry Ticket Promo
(News/Notices / Updates)
A free ferry ticket for our experienced Winter Weed Busters ! To encourage more volunteer participation in the winter weed-busting programme, the Motutapu Restoration Trust (through sponsorship ...
26. DUAL2009 Award Winner !
(News/Notices / Updates)
...  The bigger picture - conservation.  The key objective, a vision to replant large sections of Motutapu in native trees over the next  20 - 30 years using the majority of the profits generated from The ...
27. DUAL2009 Award Winner
(News/Current News)
...  The bigger picture - conservation.  The key objective, a vision to replant large sections of Motutapu in native trees over the next  20 - 30 years using the majority of the profits generated from The ...
28. Interesting Facts
(About Us/The Island)
... by a causeway to Rangitoto, Auckland's iconic volcanic cone backdrop. Motutapu is a recreation reserve administered by the Department of Conservation. The island is an open sanctuary so New Zealanders ...
29. Significance and Future
(About Us/The Trust)
... recreation reserve managed by Department of Conservation (DoC).  The MRT has a formal partnership with DoC and has been working to a comprehensive working plan for restoration and interpretation of the ...
30. The Trust
(About Us/The Trust)
... site preservation, restoration and interpretation. The restoration programme, through hands on involvement, offers an excellent opportunity to convey primary conservation messages to the volunteers involved ...
31. Post War Timeline
(About Us/The Island)
... Bay foreshore and remove old concrete wharf pile (its still there in 2009). 1987 Ownership transferred to Department of Conservation (DOC) Very small stands of post eruption native vegetation remain, ...
32. Department of Conservation
(Get Involved/Partners)
DOC is the central government organisation charged with conserving the natural and historic heritage of New Zealand on behalf of and for the benefit of present and future New Zealanders. Its mission ...
33. Next Volunteer Day
(News/Notices / Updates)
... project ever attempted anywhere is progressing? The aerial bait drops have completed but there is still work to be done Click here to read recent media releases from the Department of Conservation (DoC) ...
34. Volunteer on Motutapu
(Get Involved/Volunteer)
... and seed collection - any time of year Click on the link for more information on our volunter activities! Register today and be part of this exciting, large scale and long term conservation project ...
35. Walk Motutapu
(Tourism and Recreation/Exploring)
... centre of Auckland. The island hosts our significant conservation project focused on the restoration of the natural and cultural landscapes of the island. NOTE: TRACK TIMES ARE ONE WAY, ADD EXTRA TIME ...
36. WWII Military Timeline
(Heritage/Military)
...  Park Board re-establishes an outdoor education camp at the barracks area of Administration Bay     The Battery land later passes to the Department of Conservation 1991 ...
37. The Red Barn
(Projects & Events/Projects)
... base, vehicle and equipment storage. The Department of Conservation agree. The structure has a sound concrete pad base and much of the timbering is not too bad. Horses used to be stabled on the right hand ...
38. Treasure Islands
(News/Media Releases)
From the Department of Conservation - The Pest Eradication DOC night time hedgehog hunting on Motutapu. Pic: Department of Conservation. Nearly 300 hedgehogs have been caught since the operation ...
39. DoC Pest Eradication latest
(News/Media Releases)
For here for the very latest updates on the Pest Eradication project  Department of Conservation -  Media Release June 2009 ISLAND RESTORATION PROJECT UNDERWAY The Department of Conservation has ...
40. Govenrment Wake Up Call
(News/Media Releases)
... the Motutapu Restoration Trust. Jim Holdaway is a former trust chairman now deputy chair and founding trustee, conservationist and long-serving local body politician.   In March Mike Lee, chairman ...
41. Tree Planting Diary
(Restoration/Ecological)
... high priority for conservation action. Our Home Bay forest is likely to be an appropriate habitat - it lives on mahoe, lancewood, kohuhu, five finger and karamu. September 2009 - Planting complete for ...
42. The DUAL2010
(Projects & Events/Events)
... another full house! REGISTER HERE !! FOR THE VERY LATEST INFORMATION, CLICK HERE We believe Conservation and Restoration can go hand in hand with Recreation - we think they all make great partners ...
43. Motutapu Radio Repeater
(Projects & Events/Projects)
... coverage is patchy and the MOEC UHF radios were simply not up to the task. MOEC, the Motutapu Restoration Trust (MRT) together with the Department of Conservation (DoC) and Motutapu Farms Ltd later agreed ...
44. The Farm
(About Us/The Island)
...  So our Restoration Trust has the three neighbours on the island: The Department of Conservation (DoC) The Motutapu Outdoor Education Camp Trust (MOEC) The Farm Click on the link to view the ...
45. The DUAL2009
(Projects & Events/Events)
... Department of Conservation and Fullers, DUAL2009 proved extraordinarily successful in capturing the imagination of the endurance sporting community.     Trust chair Christine Fletcher said funds ...
46. About Us
(About Us/About Us)
Motutapu, an island in the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park, 25 minutes by fast ferry from downtown Auckland, New Zealand's largest city, is a recreation reserve administered by the Department of Conservation The ...
47. Our Achievements
(About Us/The Trust)
  Since the Trust was formed in 1994, dozens of sponsors and trusts, thousands of volunteers and hundreds of Friends have helped us achieve a long list of projects and complete a vast amount of conservation ...
48. Examples of Issues
(Education for Sustainability/Teacher Guidelines)
The following are some of the issues which students could investigate on Motutapu: Declining plant and animal diversity at Motutapu over the years A Motutapu-restored conservation island or an island ...
49. The Pest Eradication
(News/Current News)
... is the most complex island pest eradication ever attempted any where in the world according to the Department of Conservation It is being carried out to rid Rangitoto and Motutapu of animal pests that ...
50. MOEC
(Tourism and Recreation/Facilities & Activities)
... Education Camp. The Motutapu Outdoor Education Trust (an IRD approved charitable trust) was formed in 1991 and holds a 24 year Concession (Lease) from The Department of Conservation to run and maintain ...
51. Our Partners
(About Us/The Trust)
... on the Trust and through relationships with individuals of Ngai Tai.     The Trust works on a day to day basis with the Department of Conservation. We value the positive working relationship we ...
52. Become a Friend
(Get Involved/Become a Friend)
...      HOW YOU CAN HELP?   By becoming a Friend of the Motutapu Restoration Trust you will: have the satisfaction of being involved in an ecologically worthwhile conservation project play ...
53. New Zealand Trust for Conservation Volunteers
(Web Links / Other Resources)
54. Auckland's Conservation Groups
(Web Links / Other Resources)
55. Department of Conservation
(Web Links / Other Resources)
56. The Trust
(Category)
... site preservation, restoration and interpretation. The restoration programme, through hands on involvement, offers an excellent opportunity to convey primary conservation messages to the volunteers involved ...
57. The Island
(Category)
... cone backdrop. Motutapu is a recreation reserve that is administered by the Department of Conservation. The island is an open sanctuary so New Zealanders and overseas travelers are welcome to visit any ...
58. Teacher Guidelines
(Category)
The following are some of the issues which students could investigate on Motutapu: Declining plant and animal diversity at Motutapu over the years A Motutapu-restored conservation island or an island ...
59. Become a Sponsor
(Category)
Becoming a sponsor of the Motutapu Restoration Trust is a wonderful opportunity to be part of one of New Zealand's most important conservation projects. With the restoration of the island's natural heritage, ...
60. European Settlement
(Category)
... animals such as emu, deer, buffalos, ostriches, wallabies and waterfowl were introduced at this time. Only the Reid Homestead at Home Bay exists today. Built around 1901 a conservation plan was developed ...
61. Volunteer
(Category)
... Business District. What a legacy for our kids!! Come plant with us and forever have a connection, a special sense of attachment to an island which will one day become the largest island conservation ...
62. Cultural
(Category)
... conservation resource. They will be preserved and interpreted to enable them to be appreciated and understood in their landscape context. European farming dating back to the 1840's has left extensive ...
63. Pest Eradication FAQ
(Category)
DOC talks about Brodifacoum, 1080 and the aerial poison drops - Nov 2009 Sandra Jack, Community Relations Ranger, Department of Conservation, answers your questions about the Brodifacoum aerial drops ...
64. Get Involved
(Section)
... a Friend of the Motutapu Restoration Trust you will: have the satisfaction of being involved in an ecologically worthwhile conservation project, a project to create the largest island conservation ...
65. Restoration
(Section)
The Motutapu Restoration Plan will be updated in 2010.   The Trust continues to be guided by the original Restoration Plan prepared by the Auckland Conservancy of the Department of Conservation in ...
66. About Us
(Section)
... volunteers from the community to learn about conservation through hands on involvement in the Trust's activities. All of our work is carried out by a large group of willing volunteers who assist all ...
67. Front Page
(Section)
Motutapu, linked by causeway to Rangitoto, is New Zealand's best volunteering destination . Volunteer work for The Motutapu Restoration Trust includes tree planting, conservation, beach cleanups and other ...
... is a veteran of the Jurassic epoch, first appearing above sea level between 135 and 165 million years ago. Recreation goes hand in hand with conservation and restoration. If you visit you may just fall ...
'The restoration programme, through hands on involvement, offers an excellent opportunity to convey primary conservation messages to the people of Auckland and thereby increase understanding, knowledge ...
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