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Interesting Information

The following section provides you with access to interesting information about (Stewart Island) Rakiura that is available to you in a variety of ways. There are links to Videos, and interesting things on the Internet along with Book Reviews, and anything else we think will be of interest to you if your looking for more information about Rakiura.

If you have information that you think would be interesting that you wish to share with us and would allow us to share it with others in the Rakiura community, then get in touch and we would be happy to try and post it on this site.

Stewart Island Sanctuary: A TVNZ programme that looks at the eradication efforts by the Stewart Island Rakiura Community and Environment Trust (SIRCET) in the Township area by the Stewart Island. Titled "Meet the Locals" Click here to watch video.

Rare Breed of New Zealand Sheep on The Neck. This is a short article on the beginning of sheep farming on Stewart Island. Click here to read story

Point Me South by Edward Wilkinson Latham. A great story about Stewart Island some great facts along with an interesting look at Stewart Island. Click here to read story

The New Zealand Railways Magazine February 1937. A copy of an article in The New Zealand Railways Magazine from 1937. An excellent read. Click here to read story

Pegasus Tin : Archaeological survey of the Pegasus tin field, southern Stewart Island/Rakiura by P.G. Petchey. This series of information chapters from the survey will give you an insight into the only Tin Mine in New Zealand's history and it was on Stewart Island. Click here to read story

Scattered Sites, Glowing Skies: From Heritage New Zealand, Autumn 2009 , by Margaret Hopkins. New Zealand's third island is often visited only fleetingly - if at all. A longer stay will permit visits to some remarkable historic places. This is an excellent article that will give you a wide range of information on Rakiura (Stewart Island). Click here to read story

 

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