Summary
Tiritiri Matangi Island
The island has a long history of Polynesian occupation. Of particular significance is the archaic midden from around 1400. Subsequent activities have been farming 1854-1971, a lighthouse station established in 1865, and coastal defences 1940-45.
One of a series of Heritage Assessments by Andy Dodd depicting historic heritage sites in the Auckland Region. Each constitutes descriptions of: history and fabric; cultural connections; historic context and significance explanations; management history and recommendations; information sources and references; a map and definitive photographs and a chronology of events.
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Author: Andy Dodd, Department of Conservation, Auckland Conservancy
ISBN: 978-0-478-14472-7 (web PDF)