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	HUNUA RANGES - 1966 Encyclopaedia of New Zealand
		The Hunua Ranges, roughly 25 miles south-east of Auckland City, extend from Firth of Thames in the east to almost the Great South Road in the west.
		The Hunua Ranges are essentially a series of tilted, fault-bounded Mesozoic argillite blocks capped by remnants of Tertiary rocks consisting of sandstones, siltstones, limestones, and coal measures.
		The Hunua Ranges first came into scientific prominence in January 1859, when a combined expedition of geologists, zoologists, botanists, and surveyors made a brief excursion along the western flanks to Mangatawhiri River where they embarked in three canoes and descended to the Waikato.
	www.teara.govt.nz /1966/H/HunuaRanges/HunuaRanges/en (425 words)

	The Dispatch - Serving the Lexington, NC - News (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		The Hunua Ranges form a block of hilly country to the southeast of Auckland in New Zealand's North Island.
		The ranges are located approximately 50 kilometres (30 mi) southeast of Auckland, above the western shore of the Firth of Thames.
		"The Hunua Ranges [1] are bounded on the east by the Firth of Thames, the north by the Tamaki Strait, the west by the Wairoa River, and the south by the lower reaches of the Mangatangi River."
	www.the-dispatch.com /apps/pbcs.dll/section?category=NEWS&template=wiki&text=Hunua_Ranges (211 words)

	Waitakere Ranges Seminar
		This is despite the Regional Growth Forum’s acknowledgement of the importance of the Waitakere ranges and express desire for urban containment (largely reliant upon Auckland’s Metropolitan Urban Limits) twinned with urban consolidation.
		For example, the Court has frequently shown itself more amenable to the concept of fragmented development, which leads to the sort of halfway house landscapes already described, at the expense of concentrating development in areas of lesser sensitivity and maintaining the existing values of areas that are effectively part of Centennial Park’s highly valued ‘apron’.
		While the forest dominated landscapes of the core ranges have, for the most part, been identified as outstanding (indeed since well before the gestation of the RMA), areas already subject to human activity and modification have always been one of two ‘rungs down’ the landscape value ladder, leaving the door open for incremental development.
	www.waitakereranges.org.nz /docs/heritage/waitak_heritage_seminar.htm (1295 words)

	Hunua Ranges (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		The Hunua Ranges are an area of hilly country to the southeast of Auckland in New Zealand's North Island.
		They are located 40 kilometres southeast of Auckland, above the western shore of the Firth of Thames, and form a natural barrier between the waters of the firth and Hauraki Gulf, and the Waikato Plains to the southwest.
		The ranges are sparsely populated, and most of them lie within the boundaries of of the Waharau Regional Park.
	www.xasa.com /wiki/en/wikipedia/h/hu/hunua_ranges.html (131 words)

	Hunua Ranges - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Hunua Ranges are an area of hilly country to the southeast of Auckland in New Zealand's North Island.
		They are located 40 kilometres southeast of Auckland, above the western shore of the Firth of Thames, and form a natural barrier between the waters of the firth and Hauraki Gulf, and the Waikato Plains to the southwest.
		The ranges are sparsely populated, and most of them lie within the boundaries of the Waharau Regional Park.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Hunua_Ranges (147 words)

	Nature & Co New Zealand - Physical geography of Auckland: Presentation
		North of the Waitakere Ranges the southern Kaipara Harbour is another downfaulted block of land, carved by erosion and later invaded by the sea.
		Further south the Hunua Ranges are the highest (688 m, 2257 ft) and largest hill area in the Auckland region.
		West of the Hunua Ranges the Franklin Volcanic Field extends from Bombay to Pukekohe and Waiuku, as well as south of the Waikato River.
	www.natureandco.com /land_and_wildlife/regions/auckland/pres-land.php3 (547 words)

	Conservation Volunteers (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		From late April there is also the reforestation of paddock areas in the ranges.
		Mutukaroa-Hamilin's Hill is a 48 hectare grassy knoll with views to the Manakau harbour in the east and Waitemata harbour in the west.
		The Forest and Bird Ark in the Park aims to significantly reduce animal and plant pests in a 2000 hectare area of the ARC Cascades Kauri Park in the Waitakere Ranges.
	www.conservationvolunteers.co.nz (5242 words)

	Welcome to Papakura District Council
		The Hunua Ranges covers approximately 16,000 hectares and contains the largest block of forest on the mainland of the Auckland Region.
		Remote tracks are detailed in the Hunua Recreation and Track Guide which is recommended for trampers venturing into the interior of the Hunua Range.
		There are a range of tracks to suit all types of skill levels.
	www.pdc.govt.nz /hunuaranges.htm (341 words)

	The Waitakere Ranges of Auckland
		These ranges were formed by a chain of volcanoes which had their active life over 20 million years ago.
		Further from the Ranges, Muriwai beach has a coastal walk to a mainland Gannet colony which has information about the birds, and there are thousands of birds living here.
		Hunua Falls is a pleasant stop if you are heading south from Auckland.
	www.travel-enz.com /auckland/waitakere.shtml (802 words)

	Slaking the Big Thirst (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Central to the council’s policy was tapping the large catchment of the Hunua Ranges, although this was but the second phase of a larger plan.
		Phase one involved comprehensive development of the smaller Waitakere Ranges catchment, while phase three would require water to be taken from the Waikato River—a notion that had been around for at least 130 years by the time it became a reality.
		It concerned the relative merits of the Waitakeres, the Hunuas and the Waikato River as sources of water for the city.
	www.nzgeographic.co.nz /articles.php?ID=182 (954 words)

	Popular Hunua track reopens (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		The popular Cossey Massey Loop Track in the Hunua Ranges Regional Park will reopen on Wednesday April 7, just in time for the upcoming school holidays.
		The 30-minute Hunua Falls loop walk provides views of the falls and the surrounding forest from all angles.
		Hunua Regional Park is just one of the 21 regional parks managed by the Auckland Regional Council.
	www.arta.co.nz /arc/index.cfm?C2AE1684-BCD4-1A24-9184-41BB88EA367C (324 words)

	Bird conservation around Auckland: Birds
		Auckland is also lucky enough to have protected forest area to the south (Hunua Ranges) and west (Waitakere Ranges) of the city.
		The Hunua ranges are home to a small population of New Zealand's most spectacular song bird, the kokako, with its haunting bell-like melodies.
		In the mid 1990's DOC and the Auckland Regional Council started a joint project to protect the remaining population of 21 birds (1500 survive throughout New Zealand).
	www.doc.govt.nz /templates/page.aspx?id=33094 (812 words)

	NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Papakura, New Zealand (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		The nearby Hunua Ranges have a waterfall and forested walking tracks, where wild deer occasionally roam.
		Papakura has no major river, but water is supplied from reservoirs in the Hunua Ranges' miniature rainforest.
		Red Hill Ward lies mainly to the east, and includes Red Hill, and routes to Hunua or Clevedon.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Papakura%2C-New-Zealand (633 words)

	Auckland Mountainbike Club -HUNUA HAPPINESS for the MTB rider! (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Used today for riding enjoyment and exhilaration, the hills and forests of the Hunua Ranges were used primarily by pre-Europen Maori as a source for food, timber and as a refuge rather than for permanent residence.
		Following the Land Wars, the Hunua Range was confiscated by the Crown and divided into blocks.
		At Hunua Falls, lava rose in a volcano's throat and solidified to form a 'plug' of solid grey basalt.
	www.aucklandmtb.co.nz /Hunua.shtml (1155 words)

	Auckland: (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		The Hunua Ranges provide almost all the drinking water for Auckland and represent a great destination for tramping or a relaxing drive.
		Access to the ranges is from the township of Hunua, about ten kilometres east of Papakura off the Southern Motorway.
		From Hunua you can drive up Falls Road to the short track to Hunua Falls, a tall waterfall formed at the edge of an eroded volcanic plug.
	www.getours.com /detail.html?detailID=53709 (108 words)

	Hunua (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		The Hunua Ranges Regional Park is the place to be if you are into action and adventure.
		There are a range of tracks throughout the are to suit all types of skill levels.
		The ranges were later purchased to supply Auckland with water and were eventually included in the regional park network.
	www.arc.govt.nz /arc/auckland-regional-parks/southern-parks/hunua.cfm (695 words)

	Bayleys Realty Group \| Listing #380094
		Bordering the beautiful Hunua ranges this 140 acre property is currently grazing sheep and beef.
		The school bus passes the gate - Hunua boasts an excellent country school which is minutes away.
		The home is built for the larger family offering 5 bedrooms plus study, a pool to play in and plenty of decking to relax and enjoy the views - sunsets are a real treat.
	www.bayleys.co.nz /380094 (90 words)

	New Zealand Travel - New Zealand Travel
		The Auckland region extends from the mouth of the Kaipara Harbour in the north across the southern stretches of the North Auckland Peninsula, past the Waitakere Ranges and the isthmus of Auckland to the Hunua Ranges and low-lying land south of the Manukau Harbour.
		To the west of Auckland city, nestling beneath the eastern foothills of the Waitakere Ranges, is Waitakere city.
		In the east, the land rises to the Hunua Ranges, to the east of which is the coast of the Firth of Thames.
	www.newzealandtravel.org /index.html?page=nztravel/locations&Code=niak (1216 words)

	East of Auckland Touring Route
		The east Franklin part of the route includes the forested Hunua Ranges Regional Park and the thriving country town of Papakura.
		Howick village is a historic township known for the fencible or colony community that was settled by the British in the 1840s.
		Continue through to the Hunua Ranges Regional Park, the largest area of forest in the Auckland region.
	www.aucklandnz.com /VisitorInformation/AucklandGuide/eastof_auckland.aspx (404 words)

	Hunua Fire Station_16.05.02 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		The Hunua Rural Fire Force will have a new fire station in the Hunua Ranges following a decision by the Auckland Regional Council Parks and Heritage Committee yesterday.
		In recent years the community volunteer firefighters have housed their fire truck in part of a garage located at the council’s Hunua Depot site, at the junction of Hunua and Lockwood roads.
		ARC and Hunua Rural Fire Force staff will finalise details of the licence agreement for the land in the near future.
	www.arta.govt.nz /index.cfm?F2781FDB-0E4E-4347-91CD-05182D0C53FF (281 words)

	Ecoquest New Zealand
		Already 20 years ago, plantings of native species were trailed in the Hunua ranges.
		Over the past 3 years, students have been involved in a number of studies in the trial plots in the Hunua Ranges.
		In 2005, new projects in the Hunua Ranges included surveys for the native Hochstetter's frogs in three areas subject to three different predator control regimes.
	www.unh.edu /natural-resources/ecoquestweb/drp_ex_hunua.htm (512 words)

	Conservation Volunteers (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Join us on this project at the picturesque Hunua Ranges Regional Park as we assist parks staff and the local mountain bike community maintain visitor infrastructre and trails throughout the park.
		Join us on this project at the picturesque Hunua Ranges Regional Park to help with track construction tasks such as track clearing and maintenance and the construction of steps and boardwalks.
		Join us on this project at the picturesque Hunua Ranges Regional Park to assist Parks staff with the important weed removal task- especially the removal of Japanese Honeysuckle that is smothering the native bush.
	www.conservationvolunteers.co.nz /conservation_projects.htm (559 words)

	Sportzhub - Huge Turnout at Adventure Race (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		The Hunua Ranges was the location of the 2006 event with a few hills making it pretty physical P6 compared to prior years at Kaipara and Waiuku.
		Obviously you can't paddle a kayak in the dam reservoirs at Hunua as Aucklanders need clean sweat free water, so we had to improvise and the paddle involved an inner tube or boogie board down a large stream, going though mud and weeds and large pools.
		The last stage was a mountain bike with plenty of checkpoints to choose from on the great single tracks in the main valley of the ranges.
	www.sportzhub.com /site/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1456&Itemid=98 (884 words)

	Steves Ramblings: Poor rural cellular coverage - Deadly timebomb?
		For example, a rather large part of the Waitakere Ranges to the west of Auckland is without cellular coverage of any kind.
		Recent examples being the hunter that was lost in the Kaimanua Ranges not that long ago.
		The tourist tramper earlier in the year that got lost in the Hunua ranges south east of Auckland being just one such example.
	stevesramblings.com /2006/12/poor-rural-cellular-coverage-deadly.html (1116 words)

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		The idea behind this demand is that Watercare should only use raw water from the impounded lake storage in the Waitakere and Hunua Ranges — unless shortages require treated Waikato water to be used.
		Raw water from impounded sources in the Hunua and Waitakere Ranges is clearly a better source of raw water.
		At present we are maintaining Cosseys dam in the Hunuas.
	www.watermagazine.com /jc/Critique.doc (2572 words)

	Ecoquest New Zealand
		Already 20 years ago, plantings of native species were trailed in the Hunua ranges.
		Over the past 3 years, students have been involved in a number of studies in the trial plots in the Hunua Ranges.
		In 2005, new projects in the Hunua Ranges included surveys for the native Hochstetter's frogs in three areas subject to three different predator control regimes.
	www.ecoquest.unh.edu /drp_ex_hunua.htm (512 words)

	Welcome to Papakura District Council
		The Hunua Ranges covers approximately 16,000 hectares and contains the largest block of forest on the mainland of the Auckland Region.
		Remote tracks are detailed in the Hunua Recreation and Track Guide which is recommended for trampers venturing into the interior of the Hunua Range.
		There are a range of tracks to suit all types of skill levels.
	www.papakura.govt.nz /hunuaranges.htm (341 words)

	Tourism Auckland -
		Scenic highlights include the wild west coast of the Awhitu Peninsula, the southern reaches of the Manukau Harbour, the beautiful Hunua Ranges and the Seabird Coast on the Firth of Thames.
		Papakura's southern gateway function is emphasised by its position between the Manukau Harbour and the Hunua ranges.
		The District has a diverse physical environment which includes the forest covered Hunua foothills, the rolling to flat plains where agricultural and horticultural activities predominate, and the urban area which abuts the Manukau Harbour and the Auckland-Hamilton motorway.
	www.aucklandnz.com /VisitorInformation/StoryofAuckland/ArticleDisplay.aspx?Section=Story&SubGroup=Our_Culture (854 words)

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