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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