Often described as the most intact native ecosystem in the country,
Hauturu holds a special place in the minds of all New Zealanders
interested in preserving our country's unique natural heritage. Written
by experts across a range of fields, there are detailed chapters on the
island's plant and animal species, and the efforts to protect them, its
geology and the seas around it, along with comprehensive species lists,
all helping to convey the immense biodiversity of the island. The story
of Hauturu is not just of its wildlife, but of the people who have lived
and worked there. There are chapters on its early history, its
beginnings as the country's first nature reserve, and the conservation
work that has been going on there for over 100 years.