Cynthia Hewett
Location The Cynthia Hewett Reserve lies at the end of Parker Road in Hokianga County. It is a 152 hectare block lying on the east side of the Waipoua-Mataraua-Waima Forest. It includes a conspicuous ridge and a shallow basin, and has a range of altitudes. 80% of the Reserve consists of a forested plateau. The…
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Location The 91 ha Awakau Kiwi Reserve is in the Western King Country just off SH3 about 11 km east of Awakino. The regenerating forest comprises a steep gully with ridges either side. It is adjacent to the Arorangi Scenic Reserve. History The block was purchased in 1997. The previous owners wished to sell it…
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Location On the East Coast, between Hawkes Bay and Poverty Bay, the Mahia Peninsula is linked to the mainland by a series of sand dunes. Hidden amongst them are two delightful wetlands – the tidal Maungawhio Lagoon, and our own freshwater Opoutama Reserve. Vegetation The reserve covers some 68 hectares of which about 50 hectares…
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