"Tiritiri Matangi: a Model of Conservation"

by Anne Rimmer

This is the definitive history of Tiritiri Matangi Island, a conservation success story of international significance.

Aimed at the general reader, the book describes the island's history: its Maori occupation, the farming period, wartime activities, and the historic lighthouse which has shone since 1865, as well as the subsequent conservation project.

Thousands of trees, planted by volunteers, and the release of rare and endangered species have produced today's world-famous Open Sanctuary, near Auckland, New Zealand, which attracts over 33,000 visitors per year, including many school trips.

Tiritiri Matangi is worthy of World Heritage status in the opinion of David Bellamy, who wrote a foreword for the book.

The book gives scientific data on the flora and fauna of the island, with detailed descriptions of the twelve endangered species released there so far: these include takahe, saddleback, kokako, stitchbird and tuatara.

The book is lavishly illustrated, with rare historical photographs and magical bird studies.

Published by Random House, Auckland. (Publication date, November 2004)

(152 pages, landscape format, 210 x 268 mm.)

Price: $NZ39.95, plus $NZ4 postage and packaging within New Zealand.  Postage and packaging to outside of NZ can be arranged but costed individually depending on weight and country.  You will be advised of cost prior to posting.