Kapiti, Tauranga in Tauranga, Bay of Plenty for sale

Music instruments

Kapiti Island, lying off the west coast of NZ's North Island, just north of Wellington, has a history that is almost unique, extremely diverse, controversial and fascinating. Today it is a notable wildlife sanctuary offering protectiion for rare and often endangered native species. It was not always a safe and peaceful isle, having legendry associations with Maori from mainland tribes. In the early days of European influence the island baceme a base for whalers and sealers, but about the same time the northern chief Te Rauparaha captured and occupied the island with his tribe Ngati Toa. Aggreived mainland tribes united against the Maori on Kapiti Maori and although their numbers were estimated to be up to 3000, the Ngati Toa defenders, about 200 strong, recorded an amazing victory destroying the invading force. From the island Te Rauparaha was able to mount expeditions to the South Island subduing many tribes there. However, as European influence increased his waned and in 1846 he was arrested, but died a few years later, shortly after he was released from prison, never having been charged. Utilisation of Kapiti was also changing with some land being occupied for farming and while the Government was promoting the ideal of it becoming a reserve or sanctuary. there were more words than action and it was not untiil the early 1900s that sanctuary status was achieved. but resources and staff were few and in the 1920s and 30s the island was attracting large numbers of summer campers, trampers, holiday makers and sporting folk. using a resort operated by the resident Webber family. After WWII the Government intensified its efforts to take full control of the island. As Maori stiil retained ownership of some areas difficulties were encountered in reconciling their wishes with those of the Pakeha. Gradually pest extermination programmes were carried out sucessfully with goats, possum and rats exterminated, allowing the native wildlife and vegetation to begin the process of regeneration. Other section of"Kapiti"look back to its Gondwana associations, the geoplogy, and natural history as well as the impact of human intervention. This beautiful book, in presentation production and content, joined Chris Maclean's two earlier histrories of the southern regions of the North Island, ---"Waikanae"(1988) and"Tararua"(1994). This first edition of"Kapiti"published by Whitcombe Press in 1999, 303 pages including acknowledgements, bibliography. references and index. illustrated throughout, mainly in colour with some contemporary art and photos in b/w. Much of the art is by prominant artists. numerous maps and plans are either in colour or colour toned. colour end papers present a full map of the island. Black hard covers with gilt front and spine titles are NF with hint wear spine base, internally NF, no inscriptions. Colour pictorial/art DJ also NF, not price clipped. This large and heavy book (just over 1.4kg unpacked) could require additional postage, particularly for international delivery. 27.5cm By 21.5cm
Author
Chris Maclean
Title
Kapiti
Publisher name
Whitcombe Press, Wellington
Shipping time
2 - 4 days
Publication year
1999
Edition
First edition
Binding type
Hard cover
Vendor name
BOPBooks
Vendor rating
Key words
New Zealand, History, Natural Botany, Anthropology, Kapiti Island
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