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... the native plant nursery on the island. More than 50 Air New Zealanders and their families together with Norm Thompson and trustees Rob Fenwick and Ruud Kleinplaste all attended as well as several of the ...
2. Winning Weedbusters
(News/Current News)
... threatens to invade our precious native plantings on Motutapu.       Thank you to all our volunteers who have tackled and continue to tackle our weed problems. Without your dedication we would ...
3. ANZET - Our New Sponsor
(News/Current News)
... 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 the native plant nursery ...
4. July 2009
(Get Involved/Volunteer Profiles)
... native trees and plants, built a nursery to raise seedlings, controlled pests, collected seeds and cleared thousands of weeds. It's an unremitting task and someone's got to do the dirty work. After returning ...
5. August 2009
(Get Involved/Volunteer Profiles)
... of the Island in natives and this is well under way with the help of many volunteer days like ours. When we were there Motutapu was undergoing an intensive rat eradication programme which is hoped to ...
6. 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 ...
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, ...
...    Hot on the heels of two native bird species reappearing on Motutapu, one of New Zealand's best known songbirds - the bellbird - has also been rediscovered on the island.  The return of the bellbird, ...
9. 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 ...
... line is that DOC would not continue to use any toxin that would have highly detrimental effects on our native wildlife - it would defeat the purpose of our job! The benefits to wildlife of getting rid ...
... depends on the specific pest target, the surrounding environment, and potential risk to native wildlife and human health.  ...
12. Auckland Heritage Festival
(Projects & Events/Events)
... layered cultural landscape of this beautiful 1509 hectare island alive for you         Marvel at the stunning expansive views Wonder at the over head-high volunteer planted native forest, ...
13. Auckland Heritage Festival
(News/Notices / Updates)
... the stunning expansive views Wonder at the over head-high volunteer planted native forest, a new home for birds and other fauna Explore the recently restored 1901 historic Reid Homestead nestled under ...
14. Motutapu Medication
(News/Current News)
... by the Ornithological Society of New Zealand (OSNZ) noted 40 species, 27 of which were native. These include NZ dotterel, kereru, grey warbler and Caspian tern.   In June of this year (2009), DoC began ...
15. 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 ...
16. 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 ...
17. Interesting Facts
(About Us/The Island)
... in grass, the undulating landform has a central spine of 100 metres rising to 121 metres at the highest point. There are several remnants of native forest along the coastal fringe (mainly pohutukawa) ...
18. The Trust
(About Us/The Trust)
... so that native wildlife, including endangered species, can thrive in a safe haven free from animal and plant pests. Alongside the ecological restoration the island's rich archaeological and historic ...
19. Post War Timeline
(About Us/The Island)
... and Survey report that 16000 trees planted between 1966 and 1969 by Lands and Survey and the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park  boards. Mainly natives but some exotica shelter belts. Planting carried out along ...
20. Volunteer on Motutapu
(Get Involved/Volunteer)
... over. Alternatively you can phone Bridget 09 524-5072 or Belinda  09 522-0919 or 0275 570 845. Once registered with us you go onto our contacts database Our Project offers an opportunity to : Be ...
21. Walk Motutapu
(Tourism and Recreation/Exploring)
... neigbour Rangitoto. Motutapu is a gently undulating island providing easy walking over pasture and a track through the regenerating native forest behind Home Bay. "Walk Motutapu" provides stunning views ...
22. Visitor Information
(Tourism and Recreation/Getting There)
... on biosecurity DOGS ARE ABSOLUTELY PROHIBITED, EVEN ON BEACHES, they can threaten native wildlife and farm animals. Click here for more information on why you can't bring your dog onto the island. DO ...
23. Exploring the Island
(Tourism and Recreation/Exploring)
Your 2 hour self-guided  walking tour of the Home Bay Valley volunteer planted native forest and WWII Military sites While reading the tour guide you might like to check out the route on our ...
24. Sandy Bay - Paradise Regained
(Projects & Events/Projects)
... Coastal Enhancement Fund. May 2010   BEFORE - Sandy Bay hillside with moth plant invading native shrubs and trees before control AFTER - the same scene after control of moth ...
25. DoC Pest Eradication latest
(News/Media Releases)
... most loved wildlife, including kaka, kiwi and takahe." In order to create a safe environment for native wildlife, the remaining pests and predators will be removed - a continuation of the eradication ...
26. Govenrment Wake Up Call
(News/Media Releases)
... restoration of gulf islands alive with the creation of native forests. On Motutapu, 500,000 trees have been planted to provide potential habitat for wildlife, the wharf at Home Bay has been reopened, ...
27. Tree Planting Diary
(Restoration/Ecological)
... A team of 48 volunteers planted 1100 two/three year old natives from the Trust nursery. In a few years time this planted area will provide a superb backdrop to the camp ground. On the 2nd August a real ...
28. Weedbusters' Diary
(Restoration/Ecological)
... order to scan the hillsides opposite the Home Bay Valley road for flowering moth. This can prove a rather skilled endeavour distinguishing the flowering weed from flowering koromiko and other natives currently ...
29. Weedbusting - What's it about?
(Restoration/Ecological)
... the plant but leave it standing - this allows just sufficient light to filter through for both our planted natives and any natural regeneration that may be underway on the ground.  Senior volunteer Julia ...
30. The Farm
(About Us/The Island)
...  Conservation aside, these places need to be protected anyway, and the wide belts of fenced off native trees provide excellent shelter for stock from wind, rain and sun while at the same time and without ...
31. Our Achievements
(About Us/The Trust)
... of possums and wallabies from Rangitoto and Motutapu by the  Department of Conservation Fenced off forest remnants on the coastal fringe and inland Built a nursery to raise native plants on the island ...
32. The Pest Eradication
(News/Current News)
... and mistletoe in the future. Native bird populations on the islands such as the endangered NZ dotterel, kereru and white fronted tern will be safe from stoats, rats and feral cats. Rangitoto's unique pohutukawa ...
33. Important Bio-security Information
(Get Involved/Volunteer)
... recently. Karori Sanctuary is a mainland island with a predator fence around it. Mice compete for food with our native species and eat insects and lizards) Footwear Check laces & seams for seeds. ...
34. Island Flora
(About Us/The Island)
A Summary Motutapu covers an area of 1510 hectares, the majority is in farmed pasture. The original forest has gone but there are small post- eruption native forest remnants including puriri, ...
35. Island Fauna
(About Us/The Island)
  A Summary The island has waders such as the threatened New Zealand dotterel, the variable oystercatcher and various gulls and terns.  Tuis, fantails, native wood pigeons (kereru), paradise ducks, ...
36. Volunteer Activities
(Get Involved/Volunteer)
"Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much" - Helen Keller OUR MAIN VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES : Nursery Work This work involves pricking out native seedlings from seed trays into ...
37. Volunteer Days
(Get Involved/Volunteer)
... be available soon) and let us know the day/s you would like to come to the island. Alternatively you can phone Bridget 09 524-5072, Belinda 09 522-0919 or 0275 570845   Month Nursery ...
38. Our Vision & Aims
(About Us/The Trust)
... the Rangitoto eruption around 600 years ago. The cultural landscape handed down by Maori, early settlers, farming and the military.   We aim to: Restore native ecosystems Replant several ...
39. Our Beginnings
(About Us/The Trust)
... Fund for Nature New Zealand sponsored the establishment of a nursery to provide the trees for the forest planting. The native plant nursery was opened on the island on March 1992 by the international ...
40. Who Are We?
(About Us/The Trust)
... the cultural and natural landscapes of Motutapu. Restored island's habitats will enable native wildlife, including endangered species, to thrive in a safe haven free from animal and plant pests. Alongside ...
41. Early Settlers - Robert Graham
(Heritage/European Settlement)
... grown into the establishment that now flourishes at Waiwera. Mr. Graham was a member of the Colony's second Parliament, in which his force of character and experience in the management of the natives ...
42. Early Settlers - The Reid Brothers
(Heritage/European Settlement)
... annual outings to Motutapu in the early 1900’s, including members of the New Zealand and Australian Natives Association and employees of the Electric Tramway Company.  The most important occasions ...
43. Archaeological Sites
(Heritage/Maori Settlement)
... island was cloaked in native forest. They had quite a varied diet including fur seal, dog, tuatara, 25 species of bird, and fish (mainly snapper), but only 3 species of shellfish. The excavations in ...
44. 1901 Newspaper article
(Heritage/European Settlement)
... The island was then in its native state, but the energy of Messrs Reid Bros. soon converted the ti-tree and scrub covered hills to a fertile pastoral paradise. Mr. James Reid, Proprietor of Motutapu, ...
45. A Big Day Out on Motutapu
(News/Archives)
... above Home Bay with distant views of the Hauraki Gulf. By the close of planting we had 3,500 empty root trainers and 100 PBs! A satisfying total of 3,600 native plants in the ground. It was the fifth ...
46. Motutapu - 'Sacred Island'
(Uncategorised Content)
... the natural and cultural landscapes of this beautitful island - "breathing new life into an ancient landform" Volunteers for the Trust are restoring the natural landscape - the native forest, similar ...
47. Native Forest Restoration Trust
(Web Links / Other Resources)
48. The Trust
(Category)
... so that native wildlife, including endangered species, can thrive in a safe haven free from animal and plant pests. Alongside the ecological restoration the island's rich archaeological and historic ...
49. The Island
(Category)
... rising to 121 metres at the highest point. There are several remnants of native forest along the coastal fringe (mainly pohutukawa) and inland (karaka, pohutukawa, rewarewa, puriri and kohekohe). Extensive ...
50. Become a Sponsor
(Category)
... Motutapu is poised to become, once all our animal pests have gone, a wonderful wildlife sanctuary where our special native species will be able to flourish. Raise your company's profile by being connected ...
51. Exploring
(Category)
... sites of significance. If you only have 2-3 hours on the island then the 2 hour self guided walking tour through the volunteer planted native forest and around the WWII military sites is a must. The ...
52. Volunteer
(Category)
... many of New Zealands endangered native species, including kiwi, takahe and tuatara, to this unique area. Imagine just for a moment, kiwi running wild only 30 minutes ferry ride from Aucklands Central ...
53. Pest Eradication FAQ
(Category)
... endangered native species. Click on the following link to read more question and answer content on 1080 from the National Possum Control Agencies Nat_Possum_Cntrl_Agencies_QA_on_1080.pdf and click ...
54. Get Involved
(Section)
... park in New Zealand play an important role in making Motutapu a special island sanctuary in the Hauraki Gulf for threatened and endangered native species - for future generations. receive regular newsletters ...
55. About Us
(Section)
... include seed collecting, native tree planting, nursery work, weed control and historic site, restoration, preservation and interpretation The restoration programme offers an excellent opportunity for ...
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 ...
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