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Often described as the most intact native ecosystem in the country, Te Hauturu-o-Toi/Little Barrier Island holds a special place in the minds of all New Zealanders interested in preserving our countrys unique natural heritage. Written by experts across a range of fields, there are detailed chapters on the islands plant and animal species, and the efforts to protect them, its geology and the seas around it, along with comprehensive species lists, all helping to convey the immense biodiversity of the island. The story of Hauturu is not just of its wildlife, but of the people who have lived and worked there. There are chapters on its early history, its beginnings as the countrys first nature reserve, and the conservation work that has been going on there for over 100 years.

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'This is a book written by experts but designed for any reader interested in how Little Barrier became a sanctuary for a uniquely rich community of birds, reptiles and plants.’ — Listener

'This is a book written by experts but designed for any reader interested in how Little Barrier became a sanctuary for a uniquely rich community of birds, reptiles and plants.' - Listener

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Dick Veitch spent his working career with the New Zealand Wildlife Service, now part of the Department of Conservation. After completing a Wildlife Traineeship he worked in various positions around the country with the final goal of work on the northern offshore islands. His work as a threatened species officer took him to most parts of New Zealand, its outlying islands and quite a few other islands around the world. His first contact with Hauturu was with the team carrying out the capture and transfer of kiwi to Pōnui Island, where they now thrive. He later managed the cat eradication project, transfer of hihi to other islands, the return of tīeke to Hauturu and the transfer of kōkako from North Island forests to Hauturu. Dick is now retired, but is still actively involved with restoration projects on Hauturu. Lyn Wade has been a member of the Little Barrier Island (Hauturu) Supporters’ Trust since its inception in 1997; she has been a trustee since 2005 and is the current chairperson. Lyn is a registered nurse and has a Diploma in Conservation Management from Northtec and a Bachelor of Applied Science, Biodiversity Management from Unitec. Her first visit to Hauturu was in 1956 alongside her father, Bill Hamilton, in the course of researching his DSIR Bulletin 137 ‘Little Barrier Island (Hauturu)’. Lyn has made multiple visits to the island in various capacities since then. In 2018 Lyn was awarded a QSM for her services to conservation, in particular for work she has done on Te Hauturu-o-Toi.

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