Tiritiri Matangi Scavenger Hunt

Explore the Tiritiri Matangi Website Scavenger Hunt

Go to the Tiritiri Matangi website to find answers to the following questions:

1. How is Tiritiri Matangi Island described and who manages the Island?	Tiritiri Matangi Island is a wildlife sanctuary and one of New Zealand's most important and exciting conservation projects. It is managed by the Department of Conservation in conjunction with the Supporters of Tiritiri Matangi Incorporated.
2. What is the size of Tiritiri Matangi?	220 ha
3. How many trees were planted between 1984 and 1994?	250,000 - 300,000 were planted now  When it was found 82 trees.
4. Enter ‘pests’ into the search box on the Home Page and find out what two pests have been eradicated from the Island?	Kiore Argentine Ant
5. Back on the home page, summarise briefly one historical aspect of Tiritiri.	During the Second World War (1939-45) the Island was part of the Auckland Harbour defences. The day after war broke out, 12 signalmen from the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve landed on Tiritiri Matangi to identify all approaching vessels.
6. Find the botanical name for Pohutukawa.	Metrosideros excelsa
7. Can you stay overnight on Tiritiri Matangi?  If so where?	Yes and at DOC's Tiritiri Matangi Island bunkhouse.
8. Go to the “Before you Come” tab and go the Environmental Care Code.  List 3 things you must do and 3 things you can’t do!	CAN DO! Bring food and water,Bring a bag to hold your things,medsin or things to do.                     CAN’T DO! Bring seeds or dirt,Don't bring matches,And dont bring any diseases it will kill the trees