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1. 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 ...
... continues to do great things up and down the country. The planting day on Motutapu Island over the weekend coincided with the signing of a donation from the Trust for a new project to expand and upgrade ...
3. Geological Island Walks
(Tourism and Recreation/Getting There)
Geological Walks on Motutapu The Northern Coastal The Southern Coastal A walk on Motutapu reveals part of the story of Auckland's geological past; it provides a glimpse of some of the ...
4. Memorials on Monument
(Heritage/European Settlement)
... following an operation. She had outlived her husband James by 34 years. Following James' death in 1908, Eliza stayed on Motutapu maintaining an interest in the farm right up until her death. Her grave ...
5. Winning Weedbusters
(News/Current News)
... Motutapu all year round. The panel of five judges, representing four Auckland Councils and the ARC were so impressed with our work that we also won the Overall Weedbusting Excellence Award. The judges ...
6. Jim Holdaway Conservation Award
(News/Current News)
Thursday 15 July 2010 The July meeting of the Motutapu Restoration Trust at Millennium Hotel's the Auckland Copthorne in Quay St. Chair Christine Fletcher presented Trevor Stones with the inaugural ...
7. ANZET - Our New Sponsor
(News/Current News)
... of a major sponsorship deal with the Motutapu Restoration Trust. The funding will enable the Trust to expand the island nursery and double the forest footprint on Motutapu. " July 2010 Air ...
8. Online Profile Help
(FAQs/FAQ)
Welcome to Motutapu Online Profile Help To be able to view and update your Motutapu contact details and preferences you first need to register by selecting a user name and password   How do I register ...
9. Our Website is 1 Year Old
(Front Page/Front Page News)
motutapu.org.nz  celebrates first birthday Back Row - Bridget, Nathalie, John and Andrew. Front Row - Maggie and Mary   When the Motutapu Restoration Trust communications team met early June ...
10. Our Website is One Year Old
(News/Current News)
motutapu.org.nz  celebrates first birthday Back Row - Bridget, Nathalie, John and Andrew. Front Row - Maggie and Mary   When the Motutapu Restoration Trust communications team met early June ...
11. 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 ...
12. August 2009
(Get Involved/Volunteer Profiles)
... landscape the DoC camp ground in Home Bay. They did a fantastic job. Ace Pakuranga College volunteer, Ben Dowdle (pictured centre left), wrote the following account: . Motutapu Tree Planting ...
13. September 2009
(Get Involved/Volunteer Profiles)
Nanda McLaren Nanda brings one of the biggest smiles to Motutapu on public volunteer days - Come over and see for yourselves !                 Name: Nanda Occupation: IT Slave ...
14. October 2009
(Get Involved/Volunteer Profiles)
... mad that he spends hours collecting them in the precious native plantings on the island of Motutapu. Mr Samson has a love-hate relationship with the choko-like pods.He gets quite irritated when he spots ...
15. November 2009
(Get Involved/Volunteer Profiles)
... Student Why did you volunteer on Motutapu the first time? (Carol) I wanted to find something interesting and worthwhile. Found an article in the 'Next; magazine and thought - 'I can do that'. I Have ...
16. December 2009
(Get Involved/Volunteer Profiles)
...  G: Field Manager V: Part Retired, part admin Why did you volunteer on Motutapu the first time? G:It seemd like a worthwhile project - we grew up on the Hauraki Gulf and welcomed ...
17. February 2010
(Get Involved/Volunteer Profiles)
Aidan Aidan sits on the Technical (Ecological) sub committee of the Motutapu Restoration Trust. He's our youngest committee member. Name Aidan Occupation  ...
18. March 2010
(Get Involved/Volunteer Profiles)
Judy Grinners are always winners volunteering on Motutapu and Judy is certainly no exception to that rule ! Name Judy Occupation Student Why ...
19. 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, ...
20. 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 ...
  Celebrating the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park 10th Anniversary 27 February  Mike Lee addressing the gathering at Home Bay Home Bay, Motutapu, was the idyllic setting of the 10th Anniversary of the Hauraki ...
22. Kakariki Breeding on Motutapu
(News/Current News)
Never before seen in our lifetimes ! Kakariki, the New Zealand native red crowned parakeet, breeding on Motutapu for the first time in 100 years    We would like to acknowledge the NZ Herald, the ...
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, ...
25. Underground Plotting Rooms
(Heritage/Military)
  Visitors are requested to enter the Underground Plotting Rooms Complex only in the company of either DoC staff or Motutapu Restoration Trust volunteers. There are health and safety issues underground ...
26. The Guns of Motutapu
(Heritage/Military)
When visiting the island you may be lucky enough to catch a screening at the Reid Homestead of the DVD 'The Guns of Motutapu'   The DVD, produced and directed by former Trustee and military history ...
27. US Navy Magazines
(Heritage/Military)
50 large prefabricated concrete underground storage sheds (magazines) were completed at the south western end of Motutapu by the US Navy in 1942 US navy magazines and connecting roads under construction ...
28. Auckland Heritage Festival
(Projects & Events/Events)
19 SEP - 4 OCT 2009  CityWide www.aucklandcity.govt.nz/events Auckland Heritage Festival 09 - Living Heritage Festival included two days of fabulous guided tours on Motutapu 26/27 September ...
29. 2010 Heritage Festivals
(Projects & Events/Events)
SEPTEMBER IS HERITAGE FESTIVAL MONTH ! Several great opportunities to visit Motutapu as part of the 2010 Heritage Festivals. This year we're doing the north Shore City Heritage Festival as well ...
30. Auckland Heritage Festival
(News/Notices / Updates)
19 SEP - 4 OCT CityWide www.aucklandcity.govt.nz/events Auckland Heritage Festival 09 - Living Heritage Festival includes two days of guided tours on Motutapu     Trustee Mary Flaws talking ...
31. Motutapu Medication
(News/Current News)
Nanda MacLaren, Forest and Bird member and Motutapu volunteer, investigates how Motutapu Island is Becoming Pest Free. A slightly different version of this article, entitled 'Island Life', was recently ...
32. Conservation Week
(News/Notices / Updates)
... and you can find out about what's happening in your neighbourhood by clicking on the link below. TVNZ 6 feature our volunteer Day on Motutapu Sunday 20th September: http://tvnz.co.nz/meet-the-locals/conservation-week-2009-doc-events-2922485 ...
33. 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 ...
34. DUAL2009 Award Winner !
(News/Notices / Updates)
... Best Emerging Event award was The DUAL (Motutapu - Rangitoto Traverse), run by Total Sport Ltd. With profits from this mountain bike/off-road run event going towards the replanting of native trees in large ...
35. DUAL2009 Award Winner
(News/Current News)
... Best Emerging Event award was The DUAL (Motutapu - Rangitoto Traverse), run by Total Sport Ltd. With profits from this mountain bike/off-road run event going towards the replanting of native trees in large ...
36. New Project Vehicle
(News/Current News)
... we can now move our volunteers from Rangitoto (when ferry access is limited to Rangitoto) to Motutapu and then on to the various work locations. We can now also look to grow our mid-week volunteer activities ...
37. 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 ...
38. Significance and Future
(About Us/The Trust)
  MOTUTAPU'S SIGNIFICANCE AND THE FUTURE  Motutapu mirrors much of New Zealand's history, from its geological origins to human settlement (Maori and European) of the Island. The Island is a natural ...
39. January 2010
(Get Involved/Volunteer Profiles)
...  Leone Occupation Property Maintenance Why did you volunteer on Motutapu the first time? I was inspired by a very enthusiastic talk I heard at a meeting about ...
40. The Emu Incident 1860
(Heritage/European Settlement)
... Wynyard Pier at 9.15am, 40 gentlemen and 15 ladies including the Governor's wife, Mrs Gore Brown. It was a showery day and continued showery though warm enough when we landed at Motutapu Island. We clambered ...
41. The Trust
(About Us/The Trust)
The Motutapu Restoration Trust is made up of a group of dedicated individuals who are endeavouring to restore the cultural and natural landscapes of Motutapu. We are working to restore the island's habitats ...
42. Post War Timeline
(About Us/The Island)
... 1953 Mass poisoning carried out on Rangitoto to eradicate wallabies and possums. Unfortunately no similar operation carried out on Motutapu. Rangitoto reinfested within short period 1956 Reids 'Old School Building' ...
43. Significant Project Sponsors
(Get Involved/Partners)
"The Motutapu Restoration Trust could not do its work without the generous support of sponsors and donors. We thank everyone who has contributed to the work of the Trust since its inception". ...
44. Selaks
(Get Involved/Past Supporters)
... DUALMotutapu Rangitoto Traverse multisport event in March 2009. ...
45. Next Volunteer Day
(News/Notices / Updates)
Our next public Volunteer Day : Sunday 5 SEPTEMBER 2010  Book your volunteer day now preferably by email  to admin@motutapu.org.nz  or phone (09 522 0919) or text (0275 570 845). Please note space ...
46. Volunteer on Motutapu
(Get Involved/Volunteer)
... meet new people while doing something really worthwhile. Help us create a legacy for the future. Volunteers are the lifeblood of the Motutapu Restoration Project. ALL our work is done by volunteers. ...
47. Walk Motutapu
(Tourism and Recreation/Exploring)
 This information taken from our Walk Motutapu brochure published by the MRT and DOC Auckland Area Office 2008. Photographs by Bridget Winstone  You need to click to open the .pdf map print it out as ...
48. Visitor Information
(Tourism and Recreation/Getting There)
... ARE NO SHOPS on either Rangitoto or Motutapu. THERE IS NO PUBLIC TRANSPORT ON THE ISLAND. BIKES ARE NOT PERMITTED. SOME PARTS OF THE ISLAND ARE POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS. Take care near cliff tops, especially ...
49. Exploring the Island
(Tourism and Recreation/Exploring)
... google map Or click here to view our WalkMotutapu_map.pdf     This loop walk takes you from the Home Bay wharf, past the historic Reid homestead, up the Rotary Centennial Track through the volunteer ...
50. Discover Motutapu
(Tourism and Recreation/Exploring)
On New Years Day 2009, three hard working Motutapu Trust regular volunteers took time out. After an early night and early morning start they attempted a walking circumnavigation of the island   Did ...
51. WWII Military Timeline
(Heritage/Military)
  Motutapu 6inch Mk21 Gun Battery 75 year Time Line - 1933 to Present Day 1933 Jun Construction authorised as part of a 6 year NZ army modernisation programme ...
52. Motutapu Information
(Contact / Contacts)
Motutapu Information, , Please feel free to email or call us with any questions about Getting Involved or the work of the The Motutapu Restoration Trust. ...
53. Military
(Category)
Numerous defence installations were built on Motutapu during WWII as part of Auckland's coastal defences. These military structures comprise a largely intact WWII landscape including the following: ...
54. The Trust
(Category)
The Motutapu Restoration Trust is made up of a group of dedicated individuals who are endeavouring to restore the cultural and natural landscapes of Motutapu. We are working to restore the island's habitats ...
55. 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 ...
56. 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 ...
57. 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, ...
58. European Settlement
(Category)
At a glance European settlers began farming Motutapu in 1840 when its Maori owners sold part of the island. Auckland businessman and politician, Robert Graham gained title to the whole island in ...
59. Become a Friend
(Category)
60. Exploring
(Category)
Motutapu has a complete network of walking trails, part of the Walk Motutapu initiative funded by Newmarket Rotary in 2005. The signposted network of trails link many of the island's historic and natural ...
61. Maori Settlement
(Category)
... visit came the collective name that was later applied to all of the islands in the Gulf including Rangitoto and Motutapu. It was 'Nga poito o te Kupenga o Toi Te Huatahi ' or, 'the floats of the fishing ...
... people who think and act sustainably-a goal supported through the holistic integrative approach of the New Zealand Curriculum.  This is also the holistic approach of the Motutapu Working Plan which is ...
63. Newsletters
(Category)
To get a subscription to our newsletter, become a Friend of Motutapu. To download any of past or current newsletters in PDF format, please click on the links below.   July 2010 Newsletter   November ...
64. Volunteer
(Category)
... we are transforming the island. We have planted 75 hectares since the project started 16 years ago. Motutapu is 1510 hectares. Our intention is to revegetate up to 500 hectares restoring the island to ...
65. Ecological
(Category)
"Motutapu and Rangitoto provide an unrivalled opportunity for ecological restoration. Their size, isolation, diverse geological characteristics and wide range of habitat types provide ideal conditions ...
66. Cultural
(Category)
The Cultural Landscape Restoration of Motutapu covers a number of Trust activities including the following:   Te Motutapu a Taikehu is a place of special interest to the Tainui tribal confederation ...
67. Events
(Category)
Current examples of annual events on the island include the phenomenally successful annual multisport DUAL Motutapu-Rangitoto traverse and the Auckland Heritage Festival island tours. Other future events ...
68. Sponsors
(Category)
"The Motutapu Restoration Trust could not do its work without the generous support of sponsors and donors. We thank everyone who has contributed to the work of the Trust since its inception". Hon Christine ...
69. Pest Eradication FAQ
(Category)
... that took place over Rangitoto and Motutapu during the winter of 2009. There has been a measure of misinformation in the media and also some misunderstanding among the general public about the programme ...
70. Get Involved
(Section)
Yes......you CAN get involved now by: (clicking on any of the links below) Become a Volunteer Become a Friend of Motutapu Become a Sponsor Make a Donation   Becoming a Volunteer All ...
71. Heritage
(Section)
In this section of our website we want to share with you the many stories of Motutapu.    From early Maori settlement in the 1300's, the eruption and appearance of next door neighbour Rangitoto, the ...
72. Projects & Events
(Section)
... progress we are making in further developing the island restoration.   Current examples of annual events on the island include the phenomenally successful annual multisport DUAL Motutapu-Rangitoto ...
73. 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 ...
74. About Us
(Section)
The Motutapu Restoration Trust, established in 1994, is a charitable trust which aims to restore the cultural and natural landscapes of Motutapu, 'to breathe new life into an ancient landform'.  Our activities ...
75. 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 ...
Imagine magnificent scenic walking tracks, beautiful scenery and wildlife returning to enjoy restored native habitats planted by volunteers over the last 15 years. Motutapu is a walker's paradise ...
...  Motutapu Restoration Working Plan Aug 1994   Other content coming soon includes: NZ Curriculum links Student Activities Student Tempaltes Assessment opportunities Teaching and Learning ...
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