Kōrero: Nearshore islands

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• Offshore islands: New Zealand conservation

  The Department of Conservation site has a map and information on offshore islands, including conservation work.

• Tiritiri Matangi

  Set up by the supporters of the Tiritiri Matangi sanctuary, this site features the island’s history, geology and botany.

• White Island

  This article on the GNS Science site describes the volcanic history and hazards of Whakaari (White Island).

Ētahi whakaaro puaki, takenga

• Hall-Jones, John. Fiordland explored: an illustrated history. Wellington: A. H. & A. W. Reed, 1976.
• McGeorge, Pamela. New Zealand’s islands. Auckland: David Bateman, 2004.
• McGill, David. Island of secrets: Matiu/Somes Island in Wellington Harbour. Wellington: Steele Roberts & Silver Owl, 2001.
• Potton, Craig. The story of Marlborough Sounds Maritime Park. Blenheim: Marlborough Sounds Maritime Park Board, 1986.
• Rowe, Betty. Arapawa: once upon an island. Auckland: Halcyon, 1988.
• The story of Hauraki Gulf Maritime Park. Auckland: Hauraki Gulf Maritime Park Board, 1983.