Health and Safety
Health and SafetyBush ID MapHealth and SafetyClick to view New Zealand Unique Ecology
Oral Histories
Oral Histories CONDITIONS OF USE OF TIRITIRI MATANGI ORAL HISTORIES These recordings and transcripts may be accessed for research or educational purposes only. They may not be used for commercial purposes. There can be NO publication of the recordings or the accompanying material without prior written permission from the Chair of the Supporters of Tiritiri Matangi. To listen to the audio, click on the image and it will play on youtube. To read the transcript, click the dark green button to download the pdf. Ray and Barbara WalterRay Walter was the last lighthouse keeper and first ranger on Tiritiri Matangi, responsible for coordinating and planning the replanting community project that helped restore the natural vegetation and reforestation of the island. Ray remained on Tiritiri until his retirement in 2006, and continued to visit and work on the island as a volunteer until the end of his life. Barbara Walter joined Ray on Tiritiri Matangi in the early days of the planting project and has been a passionate advocate for the fauna and flora ever since. She helped develop the volunteering ethos of the island, and established the guiding programme, took charge of many part of island life until her retirement with Ray, and continued to guide and help with the birds for many years after. She remains a vital part of the Tiritiri community. In this…
School Guides Information
School Guides InformationWe are always keen to hear suggestions for what to include in this section to support guides that guide school groups. If you have any ideas please email educator@tiritirimatangi.org.nz Click to download Activity Ideas Click here to view 'Setting the Scene' Click here to view 'Teachable Moments' Click here to view 'Make it Fun' Click here to view 'Making Connections' Click here to view 'Mātauranga Māori' Click here to view 'Using Imagination'
Tikanga Māori
Tikanga MāoriWe acknowledge the spiritual, ancestral, cultural, customary and historical interests in this motu held by iwi and hapu of Ngāti Manuhiri, Te Kawerau ā Maki, Ngāti Paoa, Ngāti Rehua, Ngāti Wai and the thirteen collective iwi and hapu of Ngā Mana Whenua o Tamaki Makaurau. Websites: Ngāti Manuhiri – https://www.ngatimanuhiri.iwi.nz Te Kawerau ā Maki – https://tekawerau.iwi.nz Ngāti Paoa – https://www.ngatipaoaiwi.co.nz Ngāti Rehua – https://ngatirehua.com Ngāti Wai – https://ngatiwai.iwi.nz Te reoMāori alphabet Helpful Guidelines for all SoTM members for upskilling inTe Reo Māori. https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/maori-language-week/114961703/power-te-reo-maori-video-lesson-pronounce-words-with-confidence The following link has been provided by the 2022 Year 11 te reo Māori students at Rangitoto College. It is excellent for learning about vowel and consonant sounds, and the use of macrons, in te reo Māori. It includes some key words specific to Tiritiri Matangi. https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/190hdBjzxyx_2Cpe8DC8aMI4mlyZUShyqjW62rN-6hvY/edit?usp=sharing Note the Māori Bird Lore – An Introduction by Murdoch Riley is available in the office for guides/ SoTM members to pick up and dip into during lunch breaks. Kupu Māori / words. Ideal to constantly check…
Guidelines
Guidelines Guidelines 368 Staying on track Sweeping the tracks and boardwalks Dawn Chorus event Click here to view No.368 5th September Guidelines 367 Missing tracking cards Good in the Hood – Coasties can you help support fundraising for us Guides Day Out – updates and registration information Chelsea Sugar visiting the motu A guide’s story – leading a blind visitor Click here to view No.367 22nd August Guidelines 366 Ferry cancellation phone message H&S Sign on sheets Moana Rua track – finding your way Click here to view No.366 8th August Guidelines 365 Some details for the Guides Day Out Kawakawa Part 1 Birds: The Formula 1 of the animal world An interesting story from the field of Biomimicry. Click here to view No.365 25th July…
SoTM Policies and Guidelines
SoTM Polices and Guidelines Complaints Process Code of Conduct Working Weekends WIFI use Policy Use of Visitors Centre Policy Filming Applications Guide for volunteers pruning main tracks Sustainability and Environmental Policy Conflict of Interest SoTM Strategic Plan SoTM Wildlife Engagement Protocols IT Plan
Conservation History Information
Conservation History InformationMeet the Locals: Tiritiri volunteers (DOC)Long term value of engaged skilled, citizen scientistsInspiring story of one remarkable island, Tiritiri MatangiTiritiri Matangi Open Sanctuary TranslocationTiritiri Matangi – an overview of 25 years of ecological restorationA spade, a saddleback, and thousands of trees (Auckland Museum Blog)Tiritiri Matangi Island: what if nothing had been done?Botanical features of Tiritiri Matangi, A. E. Esler 1977Tiritiri Matangi Working Plan 1977The Revegetation of Tiritiri Matangi Island: The Creation of an Open Sanctuary Dr.N.D. Mitchell 1985
Podcasts
PodcastsClick on the image or buttons to go through to the podcasts page DOC Podcast Taringa PodcastRadio New Zealand Alison Ballance: the rediscovery and recovery of the takahē
History Information
History Information150th Lighthouse AnniversaryTiritiri Matangi Archaeological and Historic LandscapeTiritiri Matangi lighthouse (Heritage NZ)Tiritiri Matangi History (DOC website)Island's historyTiritiri Matangi Lighthouse: A History (Maritime Museum)