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1. Geological Island Walks
(Tourism and Recreation/Getting There)
... major geological events which produced the rocks underlying Auckland City and The islands of the inner Hauraki Gulf.       The greywackes - Rocks of the oldest period - 150 million to 200 million ...
2. 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 ...
3. August 2009
(Get Involved/Volunteer Profiles)
... to begin planting, there were 900 plants and 40 volunteers which worked out to 23 trees each. The Motutapu restoration Project is a very exciting initiative. Many Islands in the Hauraki Gulf are replanting ...
4. November 2009
(Get Involved/Volunteer Profiles)
... on Motutapu? (Carol) Do it! It's really enjoyable, friendly people and to think that in 10 years time the trees you planted are part of the islands environment. (Abby) Definitely try it. It's very worthwhile ...
... ever island pest eradication programmes on Motutapu and Rangitoto Islands last year. Kakariki (parakeets) began breeding on Motutapu in December, and pateke (brown teal) were spotted on the island in ...
... after more than 100 years' absence, follows one of New Zealand's largest ever island pest eradication programmes on Motutapu and Rangitoto Islands last year. Kakariki (parakeets) began breeding on Motutapu ...
... Park islands, marine areas and catchments. Guest speakers included the Minister of Conservation, Hon Kate Wilkinson who identified the Gulf as a treasure with multifarious values and worthy of our protection ...
8. Kakariki Breeding on Motutapu
(News/Current News)
... two-year campaign to rid the islands of seven remaining mammalian pests in June this year. Richard Griffiths, project manager for the Rangitoto and Motutapu restoration project, says it's exciting to see ...
Rangitoto and Motutapu are linked by a bridge which allows rodents, and other pests, to move between the islands. Rodent eradication required both islands to be targeted at the same time and over the same ...
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, ...
11. Underground Plotting Rooms
(Heritage/Military)
... main plotting display room was taken up with a large scale model depicting the islands and the Hauraki Gulf area within the guns field of fire. Gunnery officers practised the fall of shot on a target. ...
12. Auckland Heritage Festival
(Projects & Events/Events)
... From volcanoes and islands, to machines, animals and buildings - the stories of Auckland will amaze and astound locals and visitors alike. Auckland City Council is once again proud to be able to offer ...
13. 2010 Heritage Festivals
(Projects & Events/Events)
... From volcanoes and islands, to machines, animals and buildings - the stories of Auckland told during this festival amaze and astound locals and visitors alike Click on this link for a full programme ...
14. Auckland Heritage Festival
(News/Notices / Updates)
... landscape and history.There really is no other festival in Auckland that offers such a rich array of events. From volcanoes and islands, to machines, animals and buildings - the stories of Auckland will ...
15. Motutapu Medication
(News/Current News)
... pest free islands and peninsulas. These include the world acclaimed open island sanctuary of Tiritiri Matangi, Motuora, Little Barrier, Motuihe and Tawharanui. Soon to join this list are the combined islands ...
16. Conservation Week
(News/Notices / Updates)
... bird, the world's largest and rarest parrot - found only in New Zealand, and today only surviving on a few southern sanctuary islands. Remember there are 6 billion people on earth and only 124 kakapo ! ...
17. Interesting Facts
(About Us/The Island)
Interesting Facts about the island of Motutapu    The Island  Motutapu, Sacred Island, is one of the many beautiful islands that dot the Hauraki Gulf. It covers an area of 1509 hectares and is joined ...
18. Post War Timeline
(About Us/The Island)
... excavations at Pig Bay archaic site - Goldson Dept of Agriculture announce closure of quarantine station Still a few deer sighted on both islands - estimated around 12 animals remaining 1960 Auckland ...
19. 360 Discovery
(Get Involved/Sponsors)
Offering discovery and experiences on the Hauraki Gulf and its islands. 360 Discovery help us out with special volunteer ferry fares to the Island.  ...
20. Volunteer on Motutapu
(Get Involved/Volunteer)
... following and understand the disastrous consequences of pests re-infiltrating our islands   *IMPORTANT BIOSECURITY INFORMATION* It’s really important that we keep Rangitoto and Motutapu free from ...
21. Visitor Information
(Tourism and Recreation/Getting There)
... and takahe. Of course, this can only happen when the islands are 100% dog-free at all times. Uncontrolled dogs have been known to kill flightless birds like kiwi, weka and penguin. Ground-nesting ...
22. WWII Military Timeline
(Heritage/Military)
... of accomodating 300 men completed Construction of smaller camps at observation posts completed   Nov German raiders sink Holmwood (off Chatham Islands) and Rangitane (off East ...
23. Treasure Islands
(News/Media Releases)
... pests establishing on the islands Kakariki, bell birds and pateke were expected to re-colonise the island but the speed at which they have done so is phenomenal. The return of these species provides ...
24. DoC Pest Eradication latest
(News/Media Releases)
... embarked on an exciting and ambitious plan to restore the islands of Rangitoto and Motutapu in the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park. Auckland Area Manager, Brett Butland said that this project will be one of ...
25. Govenrment Wake Up Call
(News/Media Releases)
... a great cultural heritage for tangata whenua. The islands of the gulf are also rich in Maori lore, early European history and their role of coastal defender protecting the Auckland Harbour approaches ...
26. Tree Planting Diary
(Restoration/Ecological)
... also requires the collection of seed from other islands in the Gulf since they are not available in nearby collection areas within the 12k genetic zone (eco sourced). Two such species under consideration ...
27. The Ecological Project
(Restoration/Ecological)
... for the establishment of a haven of international significance for indigenous species. Pivotal to realising this potential is the eradication and continued exclusion of animal pests from both islands and ...
28. Weedbusting - What's it about?
(Restoration/Ecological)
... As in the City, so too on the adjacent islands of the Hauraki Gulf. Motutapu is also blessed with rich volcanic soils courtesy of Rangitoto and this allows weeds to readily establish and threaten our ...
29. Maori Settlement Timeline
(Heritage/Maori Settlement)
... Cape Colville to avenge a humilation which arose from an earlier dispute between the chiefs of both the Arawa and Tainui canoes. Ngati Huarere lay claim to many gulf islands including Motutapu Ngati Tai ...
30. European Settlement Timeline
(Heritage/European Settlement)
... Cook never saw the Waitemata) . 1832 Trader John Cowell visits Motutapu and reports the island to be deserted George Weller claims to have 'bought' four islands including Rangitoto and Motutapu (as ...
31. The DUAL2010
(Projects & Events/Events)
... total sport, to again manage the event next year. Remember, all New Zealanders own these islands. Come over and enjoy them. If you missed out in 2009 you need to make real sure of your entry for 2010   ...
32. DUAL2011
(Projects & Events/Events)
... mountain biking options, will be staged on one of the most scenic landscapes in New Zealand - the gulf islands of Motutapu and Motutapu. Early bird entry options now available. This is a once a year opportunity ...
33. The Causeway
(About Us/The Island)
... linking the two islands. It was made out of scoria and stone, 141 mtrs long and 5 mtrs wide with a short span of bridging for the tide to run through. The wharf, roads and causeway where intended as ...
34. The DUAL2009
(Projects & Events/Events)
... Competitors contested a 50km mountain bike circuit, full or half marathon over routes covering both these beautiful inner Hauraki Gulf islands. The event was based at Home Bay, Motutapu, which hosted the ...
35. Examples of Issues
(Education for Sustainability/Teacher Guidelines)
... awash with weeds? Rangitoto-adjoining Motutapu, an island of Rhamnus, or the world's largest Pohutukawa forest? How to defend the two islands from plant pests and animal pest hitchhikers and arrivals. ...
36. The Pest Eradication
(News/Current News)
It's been a year since the first aerial rodent bait drop! Where are we at with the Pest eradication? click here The massive $3million Pest Eradication programme currently taking place on the islands ...
37. Getting There
(Tourism and Recreation/Getting There)
... the tides that flow in the channel between the islands prohibit visiting the island swimming from that direction. Experienced swimmers do swim from the mainland to Rangitoto.   Water Taxi Auckland ...
38. Important Bio-security Information
(Get Involved/Volunteer)
... on native birds, eating both adults and their young. stoat - photo courtesy of DOC                     native skinks removed from a cats stomach  photo - Alison Cree Mice Not known to invade islands ...
39. Island Flora
(About Us/The Island)
... would have been covered with coastal lowland forest similar to that growing on Waiheke and other Hauraki Gulf islands. The Rangitoto eruption, 600 years ago, understandably had a major impact on this forest. ...
40. Early Settlers - Robert Graham
(Heritage/European Settlement)
... islands with his brother David and later opened a branch in Auckland. In 1855 he was elected to Parliament where he served for thirteen years.  He also spent many years on the Provincial Council ...
41. Early Settlers - The Reid Brothers
(Heritage/European Settlement)
... is situated in the Hauraki Gulf within a few miles of Auckland, is one of the most lovely of the many beautiful islands which dot the seascape, and add such attraction to the Auckland Harbour. Motutapu ...
42. Geology
(About Us/The Island)
A GEOLOGICAL LANDSCAPE   The islands of Motutapu and Rangitoto are 'joined at the hip' (by a causeway constructed by US servicemen stationed on the island during WWII) , yet they couldn't be more ...
43. Maps
(About Us/The Island)
... largest city. It is 1509 hectares in size and is a recreation reserve administered by the Department of Conservation, one of 220 islands looked after by the Department. Motutapu is joined by causeway ...
44. Archaeological Sites
(Heritage/Maori Settlement)
  Motutapu is one of the earliest Maori settlement sites in the Auckland Region. The island was settled way more intensively than other islands in the Hauraki Gulf except for Motukorea (Browns Island). Ash ...
45. 1901 Newspaper article
(Heritage/European Settlement)
... is situated in the Hauraki Gulf within a few miles of Auckland, is one of the most lovely of the many beautiful islands which dot the seascape, and add such attraction to the Auckland Harbour. Motutapu ...
46. Motutapu - 'Sacred Island'
(Uncategorised Content)
... to Rangitoto in the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park. Motutapu and Rangitoto are now pest free islands - please, we need your help to keep it that way. The Motutapu Restoration Trust is committed to restoring ...
47. The Island
(Category)
Motutapu, sacred island, is one of the many beautiful islands that dot the Hauraki Gulf. A sizeable 1509 hectares, it is situated alongside and joined by causeway to Rangitoto, Aucklands iconic volcanic ...
48. Teacher Guidelines
(Category)
... awash with weeds? Rangitoto-adjoining Motutapu, an island of Rhamnus, or the world's largest Pohutukawa forest? How to defend the two islands from plant pests and animal pest hitchhikers and arrivals. ...
49. Maori Settlement
(Category)
Nga Poito O Te Kupenga O Toi Te Huatahi The famous Polynesian explorer, Toi Te Huatahi, visited the islands of the Hauraki Gulf during the era of the first migrations from Hawaiki to Aotearoa. From this ...
50. Ecological
(Category)
... for the establishment of a haven of international significance for indigenous species. Pivotal to realising this potential is the eradication and continued exclusion of animal pests from both islands and ...
51. Pest Eradication FAQ
(Category)
... DOC employed in eradicating these islands of pests. The Motutapu Restoration Trust applauds DOC for their recent successful aerial drop programme. We must all now wait two years before the Department ...
... WWII coastal defences. Camp overnight at Home Bay and spend several days walking Motutapu and her upstart neighbour Rangitoto. These two iconic Hauraki Gulf islands represent the oldest and youngest ...
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