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Lyn Wade - Hauturu
Hauturu – Plight of the kakapo
The kakapo or night parrot is one of New Zealand’s unique species. It is the world’s heaviest parrot. It is long-lived, climbs trees but can’t...
Hauturu – Hauturu streams
It seems appropriate to be writing about water as the rain falls yet again. I imagine all the 30-plus streams on Hauturu will be flowing...
Hauturu – Rich forest systems
We often forget the role that healthy native forest plays in the health and diversity of our native birds, reptiles and insects. All are dependent...
Hauturu – Protecting the island
Hauturu is one of New Zealand’s few Nature Reserves, which puts it in the highest category of environmental protection. Because of this, its distance from...
Hauturu – A little history
By Lyn Wade, Little Barrier Island Supporters Trust I will leave the Maori history of Hauturu to be told by those who know it best...