Motukaraka Island (Auckland) (Island of Karaka) is a 5.7-hectare (14-acre) uninhabited island 500 m (1,600 ft) off the coast of Beachlands in Auckland, New Zealand with historical significance and a rich history of Māori occupation.
The island is flat and approximately 15m above sea level with access from the mainland via a raised shellbank for approximately two hours either side of low tide. The rocks surrounding the island are a popular day trip and fishing destination, although access to the top of the island is difficult due to the steep cliffs around it.
There have been numerous other places named "Motukaraka" throughout New Zealand, including in the Auckland suburb of Green Bay, and in the Hokianga Harbour. Most historical accounts differentiate this island as being 'near Howick'.
MotukarakaIsland (Auckland) (Island of Karaka) is a 5.7-hectare (14-acre) uninhabited island 500 m (1,600 ft) off the coast of Beachlands in Auckland...
killer whales. Numerous small islands dot the Hokianga, notably Ruapapaka Island, MotukarakaIsland, and To Motu Island, the latter being the site of...
plants were used for nitrogen fixation of the kūmara plantations on MotukarakaIsland, and the flowers for elaborate garlands for high-ranking women. Kakabeak...
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courtyard). The name traditionally referred to the wider area between MotukarakaIsland and the Wairoa River. Traditional names associated with modern Maraetai...
the hapū of Ngāti Torotoroa, Tahukai and Te Popoto. Ngāi Tūpoto Marae, Motukaraka, represents the hapū of Ngāi Tūpoto and Ngāti Here. Rangikohu Marae ,...
Tainui migratory canoe. It was used to describe the area between the Motukaraka sandbank of the Manukau Harbour and Little Muddy Creek, and was named...
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March 2022, anti-mandate protesters set up camp in the Ngāti Toa Domain, Motukaraka Point, Bradey's Bay and Onepoto Esplanade Reserve. In response, the Porirua...
portage, traditionally known as Te Tōanga Waka and Te Tōanga Waka ki Motukaraka, linked the west coast Manukau Harbour to the east coast Waitematā Harbour...
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