Great Barrier Island is situated
approximately 100 kilometres off the north-eastern coast of Auckland, New
Zealand. It is the fourth largest island in NZ at 28,000 hectares and has
a small population of approximately 800-1000. Two thirds of the island is
managed as part of the Department of Conservation estate who ensure
protection of the unique geography and actively protect three rare and
endangered species; the Chevron Skink, Pateke (brown teal duck) and the
Black Petrel. With large areas of regenerating forest, the island is
considered a stronghold for the North Island Kaka and the native wood
pigeon, Kereru. The island has remained free of many of the introduced
pests that have plagued mainland NZ forests. There are no deer, ferrets,
stoats, possums, hedgehogs, or feral goats, making the island unique
ecologically and, with such a reduced suite of pests, a strong contender
for warranting a pest free status.
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