Tāwharanui Regional Park

Tāwharanui Regional Park

Location| Rodney, Auckland, New Zealand
Coordinates| 36°22′20″S 174°49′37″E﻿ / ﻿36.3721894°S 174.8269492°E﻿ / -36.3721894; 174.8269492
Operated by| Auckland Council

Tāwharanui Regional Park is a regional park on the Tāwharanui Peninsula in the Auckland Region of New Zealand's North Island. It is located in Rodney, east of Warkworth and north of Auckland.[1]

## Geography

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The park covers 588 hectares of land at the end of the peninsula, and is owned and managed by Auckland Council.[2][1] The park combines a "mainland island" sanctuary for the conservation of native plants and animals with farmland and public recreation areas. The park is mostly grazed pasture with mānuka scattered throughout and patches of coastal forest. The most significant area of coastal forest is in the central eastern part of the park where kauri and rimu dominate the ridges, with pūriri, taraire, tawa and, less often, rewarewa and nīkau in the valleys. Elsewhere there are tōtara, kahikatea, pōhutukawa, cabbage trees, karaka and New Zealand flax.[3]

A predator-proof fence was constructed in the park, making the peninsula a haven for native bird species.[4] Sixteen species of native land birds and 15 species of native coastal birds have been recorded in the park. Wetland birds include the Australasian bittern, spotless crake and fernbird. Coastal birds include the New Zealand dotterel, blue reef heron and variable oystercatcher.[5]

## History

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The peninsula was traditionally settled by Tāmaki Māori tribes. Until the 1870s, the area was settled by Ngāti Tahuhu and Kawerau peoples.[6] Two traditional pā sites are located within the park: one in the headlands above Jones Bay, and one to the north at Anchor Bay.[6] The name Tāwharanui refers to the edible flower bracts of the kiekie vine, and suggests the area was known for its abundance of the plant.[6]

In the 1870s, the area was purchased from its traditional owners, and developed into a farm by the Martin, Jones and Young families.[6] The kauri trees on the peninsula were milled during the early occupation, and slate was mined in the park. The remnants of the mine flooded, creating the Jones Bay lagoon.[6]

The regional park was created from land purchased from the Goergetti family in 1973.[6] The mainland island was created by the construction of a 2.5 km pest-proof fence across the peninsula in 2004. An aerial drop of poison later in 2004 which eliminated black rats, brown rats, feral cats, possums, weasels, stoats and ferrets. However, some introduced pests, like mice, rabbits and hedgehogs, remain in the sanctuary.[7]

The Tāwharanui Open Sanctuary Society assists Auckland Council with the sanctuary by fundraising and volunteer work.[7]

## References

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1. ^ a b "Council profile". aucklandcouncil.govt.nz. Auckland Council.
2. ^ Tāwharanui Marine Reserve, Department of Conservation.
3. ^ Tāwharanui Regional Park. Auckland Regional Council.
4. ^ Janssen, Peter (January 2021). Greater Auckland Walks. New Holland Publishers. p. 22-24. ISBN 978-1-86966-516-6. Wikidata Q118136068.
5. ^ http://www.tossi.org.nz/assets/pdf/tossi_checklist_a5_oct_09.pdf [bare URL PDF]
6. ^ a b c d e f Cameron, Ewen; Hayward, Bruce; Murdoch, Graeme (2008). A Field Guide to Auckland: Exploring the Region's Natural and Historical Heritage. Random House New Zealand. pp. 110–111. ISBN 978-1-86962-1513.
7. ^ a b "TOSSI". www.tossi.org.nz. Retrieved 17 February 2020.

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Warkworth Subdivision - Rodney, Auckland, New Zealand

Populated places|

* Ahuroa
* Algies Bay
* Baddeleys Beach-Campbells Beach
* Big Ōmaha
* Kaipara Flats
* Kawau Island
* Leigh
* Mahurangi West
* Matakana
* Ōmaha
* Pōhuehue
* Point Wells
* Puhoi
* Rainbows End
* Sandspit
* Scotts Landing
* Snells Beach
* Ti Point
* Warkworth
* Whangateau
* Woodcocks

Geographic features|

* Arapārera River
* Archway Island
* Beehive Island / Taungamaro Island
* Brazier Rock
* Casnell Island
* Challenger Island / Little Kawau Island
* Dome Forest
* Hōteo River
* Kawau Island
* Mahurangi Harbour
* Mahurangi Peninsula
* Mahurangi River
* Matakana River
* Motuketekete Island
* Moturekareka Island
* Motutara Island
* Omaha Cove
* Ōmaha River
* Puhoi River
* Tāhekeroa River
* Takangaroa Island
* Te Haupa Island
* Te Kapa River
* Tāwharanui Peninsula
* Mathesons Bay
* Waiwera River
* Whangateau Harbour

Facilities and attractions|

* Cape Rodney-Okakari Point Marine Reserve
* Holy Name Church
* Leigh Marine Laboratory
* Mahurangi Regional Park
* Mansion House
* Pumphouse ruins
* Scandrett Regional Park
* Smelting House ruins
* Tāwharanui Marine Reserve
* Tāwharanui Regional Park
* Te Muri Regional Park
* Warkworth & District Museum
* Warkworth Radio Astronomical Observatory
* 30m Radio Telescope
* Radio Telescope
* Wenderholm Regional Park

Government|

* Auckland Council
* Rodney Local Board
* Rodney ward
* Rodney District Council (defunct)

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Auckland Council

Wards
Local Boards
Local Subdivisions|

| Albany Ward|

| Hibiscus and Bays Local Board|

* East Coast Bays Subdivision
* Hibiscus Coast Subdivision

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Upper Harbour Local Board|

* n/a

Albert-Eden-Puketāpapa Ward|

| Albert-Eden Local Board|

* Maungawhau Subdivision
* Ōwairaka Subdivision

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Puketāpapa Local Board|

* n/a

Franklin Ward|

| Franklin Local Board|

* Pukekohe Subdivision
* Wairoa Subdivision
* Waiuku Subdivision

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Howick Ward|

| Howick Local Board|

* Botany Subdivision
* Howick Subdivision
* Pakuranga Subdivision

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Manukau Ward|

| Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board|

* n/a

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Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board|

* Papatoetoe Subdivision
* Ōtara Subdivision

Manurewa-Papakura Ward|

| Manurewa Local Board|

* n/a

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Papakura Local Board|

* n/a

Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Ward|

| Maungakiekie-Tāmaki Local Board|

* Maungakiekie Subdivision
* Tāmaki Subdivision

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North Shore Ward|

| Devonport-Takapuna Local Board|

* n/a

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Kaipātiki Local Board|

* n/a

Ōrākei Ward|

| Ōrākei Local Board|

* n/a

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Rodney Ward|

| Rodney Local Board|

* Dairy Flat Subdivision
* Kumeū Subdivision
* Warkworth Subdivision
* Wellsford Subdivision

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Waitākere Ward|

| Henderson-Massey Local Board|

* n/a

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Waitākere Ranges Local Board|

* n/a

Waitematā and Gulf Ward|

| Aotea / Great Barrier Local Board|

* n/a

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Waiheke Local Board|

* n/a

Waitematā Local Board|

* n/a

Whau Ward|

| Whau Local Board|

* n/a

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Regional parks|

* Ambury
* Ātiu Creek
* Auckland Botanic Gardens
* Āwhitu
* Duder
* Glenfern Sanctuary
* Hunua Ranges
* Long Bay
* Mahurangi
* Motukorea Browns Island
* Muriwai
* Mutukaroa / Hamlins Hill
* Ōmana
* Orere Point
* Pākiri
* Scandrett
* Shakespear
* Tāpapakanga
* Tāwharanui
* Tawhitokino
* Te Ārai
* Te Muri
* Te Rau Pūriri
* Waharau
* Waitākere Ranges
* Waitawa
* Wenderholm
* Whakanewha
* Whakatīwai

Former councils|

* Rodney
* North Shore City
* Waitakere City
* Auckland City
* Manukau City
* Papakura
* Franklin

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Protected areas of New Zealand

Conservation parks|

* Ahuriri
* Aorangi
* Aotea
* Catlins
* Coromandel
* Craigieburn
* Eyre Mountains/Taka Ra Haka
* Hakatere
* Hāwea
* Hanmer
* Kaimai Mamaku
* Kaimanawa
* Kaweka
* Ka Whata Tu O Rakihouia
* Korowai / Torlesse Tussocklands
* Lake Sumner
* Mavora Lakes
* Mount Richmond
* Northland
* North-west Nelson
* Oteake
* Pirongia
* Pureora
* Remutaka
* Ruahine
* Raukumara
* Ruataniwha
* Tararua
* Te Kahui Kaupeka
* Te Papanui
* Victoria
* Whakarewarewa
* Whirinaki Te Pua-a-Tāne

Ecological islands|

* Brook Waimārama Sanctuary
* Bushy Park
* Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari
* Orokonui Ecosanctuary
* Tawharanui Open Sanctuary
* Zealandia

Government purpose reserves|

* Pāuatahanui Wildlife Reserve
* Pukaha / Mount Bruce National Wildlife Centre

Historic reserves|

* Hāpūpū / J M Barker
* Maungauika / North Head
* Puhi Kai Iti / Cook Landing Site
* Stony Batter
* Te Kuri a Paoa/Young Nick's Head

Marine reserves|

* Akaroa
* Auckland Islands
* Cape Rodney-Okakari Point
* Hautai
* Hawea (Clio Rocks)
* Hikurangi
* Horoirangi
* Kahukura (Gold Arm)
* Kahurangi
* Kapiti
* Kermadec Islands
* Kutu Parera (Gaer Arm)
* Long Bay-Okura
* Long Island-Kokomohua
* Moana Uta (Wet Jacket Arm)
* Motu Manawa-Pollen Island
* Moutere Hauriri / Bounty Islands
* Moutere Ihupuku / Campbell Island
* Moutere Mahue / Antipodes Island
* Parininihi
* Piopiotahi (Milford Sound)
* Pohatu / Flea Bay
* Poor Knights Islands
* Punakaiki
* Taipari Roa (Elizabeth Island)
* Tapuae
* Taputeranga
* Taumoana (Five Finger Peninsula)
* Tauparikākā
* Tāwharanui
* Te Angiangi
* Te Awaatu Channel (The Gut)
* Te Hapua (Sutherland Sound)
* Te Matuku
* Te Paepae o Aotea (Volkner Rocks)
* Te Tapuwae o Hua (Long Sound)
* Te Tapuwae o Rongokako
* Tonga Island
* Tuhua (Mayor Island)
* Ulva Island-Te Wharawhara
* Waiau Glacier Coast
* Westhaven (Te Tai Tapu)
* Whanganui-A-Hei (Cathedral Cove)
* Whangarei Harbour

National parks|

| Current|

* Abel Tasman
* Aoraki / Mount Cook
* Arthur's Pass
* Egmont
* Fiordland
* Kahurangi
* Mount Aspiring
* Nelson Lakes
* Paparoa
* Rakiura
* Tongariro
* Westland Tai Poutini
* Whanganui

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Former|

* Te Urewera

National reserves|

* Hāpūpū / J M Barker
* Lewis Pass
* Puhi Kai Iti / Cook Landing Site
* Subantarctic Islands
* Te Kuri a Paoa/Young Nick's Head

Recreation reserves|

* Bastion Point
* Otago Central Rail Trail
* Truby King Recreation Reserve

Regional parks|

* Akatarawa
* Ambury
* Ashley Rakahuri
* Ātiu Creek
* Auckland Botanic Gardens
* Āwhitu
* Battle Hill Farm
* Belmont
* Duder
* East Harbour
* Ferrymead
* Glenfern Sanctuary
* Hunua Ranges
* Kaitoke
* Lake Tekapo
* Long Bay
* Mahurangi
* Motukorea Browns Island
* Muriwai
* Mutukaroa / Hamlins Hill
* Ōmana
* Onekawa Te Mawhai
* Orere Point
* Pākiri
* Pakuratahi
* Papamoa Hills
* Queen Elizabeth
* Scandrett
* Shakespear
* Tāpapakanga
* Tāwharanui
* Tawhitokino
* Te Ārai
* Te Muri
* Te Rau Pūriri
* Waharau
* Waimakariri River
* Wainuiomata Regional Park
* Waitākere Ranges
* Waitawa
* Wenderholm
* Whakanewha
* Whakatīwai

Scenic reserves|

* Alice Eaves Reserve
* Bruce Park
* Goldie Bush
* Peel Forest Park
* Waro Limestone

Wetlands|

* Awarua Wetland
* Farewell Spit
* Firth of Thames
* Kopuatai Peat Dome
* Manawatu Estuary
* Pāuatahanui Wildlife Reserve
* Wairarapa Moana
* Whangamarino

Other areas|

* Hutt Water Collection Area
* Northern Pegasus Bay
* Wainuiomata Water Collection Area
* Whitireia

Other|

* Amenity area
* Ecological area
* Sanctuary area
* Wilderness area
* Wildlife management area

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