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	Encyclopedia: Kapiti Island (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Kapiti Island is a small but visually prominent island about 8 km (5 miles) off the west coast of the North Island of New Zealand.
		The island's vegetation is dominated by scrub and forests of kohekohe, tawa and kanuka.
		The conservation potential of the island was seen as early as 1870, and it was reserved as a bird sanctuary in 1897 but it was not until 1987 that the New Zealand Department of Conservation took over the island.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Kapiti-Island (875 words)

	Kapiti Island - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Kapiti Island is a small but visually prominent island about 8 km (5 miles) off the west coast of the lower North Island of New Zealand.
		In the 1980s and 1990s efforts were made to return the island to a natural state: first sheep and possums were removed, and then in an action no one thought possible (for an island over two hectares in size), rats were eradicated in 1998.
		The island is home to a number of native birds (mostly re-introduced), including takahe, kokako, brown teal, stitchbirds, and tieke (saddleback), miromiro, piwakawaka, ruru, weka (hybrid of North and South Island subspecies), hihi, and toutouwai.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Kapiti_Island (491 words)

	Kapiti Coast - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Kapiti Coast (formerly known as The Golden Coast) is the name commonly given to that section of the coast of the south-western North Island of New Zealand opposite the long form of Kapiti Island.
		Kapiti Coast District also extends inland to the top of the Tararua Ranges, whereas the inland hill country is rarely considered as part of the coast in the public perception.
		Kapiti means "joining" or "boundary" - the island was at one time the boundary between the rohe (territories) of two Maori iwi.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Kapiti_Coast (153 words)

	Kapiti Island -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The island's vegetation is dominated by (The act of cleaning a surface by rubbing it with a brush and soap and water) scrub and (Land that is covered with trees and shrubs) forests of kohekohe, (additional info and facts about tawa) tawa and kanuka.
		The conservation potential of the island was seen as early as 1870, and it was reserved as a bird sanctuary in 1897 but it wasn't until 1987 that the (additional info and facts about New Zealand Department of Conservation) New Zealand Department of Conservation took over the island.
		Due to the proximity of (The capital of New Zealand) Wellington, there are frequent tourist trips to the island, and is an especially popular destination for (A person who identifies and studies birds in their natural habitats) birders.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/k/ka/kapiti_island.htm (256 words)

	Kapiti Island, New Zealand birding (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Kapiti also has a small population of the rare South Island brown Kiwi which were introduced to the island in 1912.
		They settled well on Kapiti and have bred successfully, but their future is still not assured on Kapiti as competition for food with other nectar-eating birds, and for nest sites with kakariki, have meant that the stitchbird is barely holding its own.
		Kapiti Island is some 30 kilometers north of Wellington city.
	www.nzbirds.com /Kaptiisland.html (1109 words)

	Name of story - Travel: Cincinnati.Com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		On shore, the island is recovering from a troubled past as a whaling station and a series of hardscrabble farms.
		Kapiti was declared rat-free only in 1999, and boat operators on the mainland still check bags to be sure none has sneaked aboard as a stowaway.
		Kapiti Island feels a bit like the Galapagos Islands, whose species are so protected now that they have lost their fear of humans.
	www.cincinnati.com /travel/stories/091500_kapiti.html (555 words)

	Kapiti Island
		Early indications are that the eradication was successful making Kapiti potentially a doubly unique island in being one of the first reserves in the world to have both possum and rat populations successfully removed.
		All of this has meant that Kapiti has become a haven to Native plant and birdlife, being one of the brighter jewels in the crown of nature reserves operated around the country.
		Consequently it is imperative that if you want to visit the island proper that you book to visit the island with a firm that will not just arrange transport out to the island but will also arrange a permit for you as well.
	www.khantazi.org /Events/Kapiti/Kapiti.html (2978 words)

	My Kapiti Island Page
		KAPITI ISLAND - bird sanctuary - marine reserve - historic place - Thirty minutes drive north from New Zealand's capital city Wellington, Kapiti Island looms into view.
		Remote, mysterious and set apart from the North Island by a six km-wide channel, the island is home to an internationally-famed nature reserve, a sanctuary for some of the world's rarest and most endangered birds.
		The kaka is a large parrot belonging to the nestorinae family,The birds are mainly active at night during fine weather or a full moon.
	www.angelfire.com /ak/Paul56/kapiti.html (360 words)

	Islands of New Zealand Travel Guide - Stewart Island, Great Barrier Island, Waiheke Island & Kapiti Island. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The clear waters around the Island are ideal for diving and contain an amazing number of different fish and shellfish species.
		Native birdlife unique to the island is found throughout, and exploring the rugged wilderness allows visitors the opportunity to get back to nature.
		Waiheke Island is an enchanting blend of beaches, native bush, farms, arts & crafts, and vineyards set in an unhurried lifestyle.
	www.islands.org.nz (767 words)

	Kapiti Island :: May 4, 2001 :: muellerworld
		He started by reviewing the Conditions of the Permit and then launched into the history of the island, explaining how the island is primarily regrowth that has occured since the 1800's, when it was used a great deal for farming.
		Kapiti island is only 2 kilometers wide, but is about 10 kilometers long.
		From the beach where the Kapiti tours orginiate, the island fits perfectly into the landscape of a 24mm lens with a little ocean on each side.
	www.muellerworld.com /kapiti/may2001 (1607 words)

	Kapiti Coast District Council
		Kapiti Coast District Council Mayor Alan Milne has been chosen from a large number of applicants to represent New Zealand local government at the Fourth Municipal Leaders Summit on Climate Change to be held in Montreal in early December.
		Since July 2004 17 New Zealand councils, including Kapiti Coast District Council, have demonstrated leadership in taking action on climate change by joining the Communities for Climate Protection New Zealand (CCP™-NZ); programme; this represents 50 per cent of the total New Zealand population, the fastest uptake of a CCP programme anywhere in the world.
		“As a smaller Council I believe the Kapiti Coast District Council may be at an advantage in progressing climate change initiatives at an increased rate, as well as having the scope and direction to remain focused on and dedicated to the cause.
	www.kapiticoast.govt.nz (893 words)

	Kapiti Island (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Kapiti Island is located about 40kms north of Wellington.
		All pests on the island were erradicated around 1996, and since then the native plant and bird species have flourished.
		Access to Kapiti Island is by permit only and the number of visitors are limited to a maximum of 50 per day.
	www.ginini.com.au /nz/kapiti (160 words)

	NZ300
		Kapiti Island has been a protected wildlife reserve since 1897, and lies off the west coast of North Island, about 45 minutes drive north of Wellington.
		Kapiti is now completely predator free, and for it to stay that way, visitors are required to inspect their baggage before embarking on the journey to the island.
		At the departure point, the boat has to be launched from a trailer pulled by a giant tractor, and on arriving at Kapiti, the boat reverses in and a walkway is carefully lowered on to the pebbly bank.
	helensbirds.homestead.com /NZ300.html (2667 words)

	Waikanae Camera Club; Kapiti Coast Information
		The Kapiti District in located 50 km north of New Zealand's Capital city, Wellington.
		plain of the Kapiti Coast, from Paekakariki in the south to Otaki in the north, encompasses
		Kapiti: The meeting place of the boundaries of the lands of Tara and Rangitane.
	www.angelfire.com /nt/waikanaecameraclub/Kapiti.html (703 words)

	Kapiti Rotary Club Main Page
		The Kapiti area is situated on the west coast of the North Island 50km north of Wellington, the capital city of New Zealand.
		It serves a population of approximately 45,000 people and enjoys a relaxed lifestyle on the coastline adjacent to Kapiti Island, a nature reserve 5km from the mainland from where the area takes its name.
		The chartering of the Rotary Club of Kapiti meant that the total number of members enjoying Rotary in the Paraparaumu area was approximately 85 and it was confidently expected that both Clubs, through their Membership and Development Committees, would expand this total in the coming years.
	www.kapiti-rotary.org.nz (263 words)

	NZOOM - ONE News - National (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The Department of Conservation (DOC) are on emergency alert amid fears that rats have made it ashore to Kapiti Island.
		On Thursday, DOC scrambled teams to the island, which is supposed to be a sanctuary for some of New Zealand's rarest native birds.
		Kapiti was declared rat-free six years ago after an eradication programme costing half a million dollars.
	onenews.nzoom.com /onenews_detail/0,1227,127813-1-7,00.html (314 words)

	A-Z Directory Kapiti - Directory for Businesses, Services, Organisations and Facilities
		Kapiti Coast, from Otaki in the north to Paekakariki in the south, is the northern gateway to Wellington and enjoys a reputation as the recreational playground of the lower North Island.
		Kapiti Coast is famous for its safe beaches and surf, gardens and Kapiti Island ’s wildlife sanctuary.
		From horse trekking,abseiling and museums to Kapiti Island tours Kapiti has an abundance of sights to see and activities to keep all ages entertained.
	azdirect.co.nz /kapiti/attractions.asp (1214 words)

	Eco-terror group claims possum plot (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Kapiti Island was cleared of possums in 1986 and it was highly unlikely possums would make it back, except deliberately.
		Kapiti Island Watching Interest spokesman Graeme Ebbett said if the claims were true, those responsible for the action "must be nutters".
		The last animal pest scare on Kapiti was in August when a conservation group, Kapiti Island Watching Interest, said it had discovered rat droppings on the island.
	www.freerepublic.com /focus/news/821498/posts (1981 words)

	NZOOM - ONE News - National (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The granting of a resource consent allowing a private landowner to operate a nature lodge on Kapiti Island is likely to be appealed by at least one of the groups opposed to the plan.
		There were more than 2,000 submissions opposing the consent but the Kapiti District Council has approved the application by John Barrett and his sister Amo Clarke to run an eco-tourism venture.
		90% of Kapiti island is reserve land and the other 10%, at the northern end of Kapiti, is either non-reserve crown land or privately held Maori land.
	onenews.nzoom.com /onenews_detail/0,1227,122877-1-7,00.html (474 words)

	Kapiti Island New Zealand (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Fly into the world famous bird sanctuary of Kapiti Island off the west coast of the North Island of New Zealand.
		Wildlife and history are alive on Kapiti island, where guests can walk among flocks of native New Zealand wood pigeons and rare takahe.
		Sitting on the North Island’s southernmost extremity at the entrance to Wellington Harbour, the lodge occupies a location that defies belief.
	www.breathenz.co.nz /kapiti-island-new-zealand.html (328 words)

	Articles - Kiwi (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The Okarito Brown Kiwi, Apteryx australis australis, is a recently identified sub-species of the North Island Brown, slightly smaller, with a greyish tinge to the plumage and sometimes white facial feathers.
		Analysis of mitochondrial DNA, ecology, behaviour, morphology, geographic distribution and parasites of the North Island Brown Kiwi has led scientists to propose that the North Island Brown Kiwi is three distinct species.
		A third distinct population of the North Island Brown Kiwi is the Tokoeka, distributed in the in lowland forest to the north of Franz Josef glacier in the South Island.
	www.bird-center.net /articles/Kiwi (894 words)

	New Zealand kapitiisland search from New Zealand Tourism Online
		Kapiti Island stands as 'the jewel in the crown of New Zealand's conservation estate' and as a 'Nature Reserve' it remains the most protected of public lands, and today the sheer abundance and diversity of birdlife gives testimony to the decades of careful management, good planning and much hard work
		Sea Spirit is a 2 bedroom private dwelling, elevated with panoramic views of the sea and Kapiti Island.
		Enjoy the sound of the sea and fabulous views from Kapiti Island to the South Island from our absolute beachfront home.
	nzto.resultspage.com /nz/kapitiisland (488 words)

	Kiwi
		The North Island Brown Kiwi, Apteryx australis mantelli is widespread in the northern two-thirds of the North Island and with about 35,000 remaining is the most common kiwi.
		The North Island Brown has demonstrated a remarkable resiliance: it adapts to a wide range of habitats, even non-native forests and some farmland.
		About 1000 remain on Kapiti Island and it has been introduced to other predator-free islands and appears to be becoming established.
	www.brainyencyclopedia.com /encyclopedia/k/ki/kiwi.html (594 words)

	Thoms Rock
		She was reported at Stewart Island and in Foveaux Strait in mid-June, and returned home in September from "NZ and Saunder's Island", (which possibly was not Otago Peninsula but in the Falkland Islands!) (Cumpston 1964 p.145).
		He was married to a near relation of Rauparaha, and by means of the alliance maintained another whaling station at a harbour called Porirua, on the main between the islands of Kapiti and Mana".
		He left the rest of his land "at Entry Island, Teti, Perrirua, Queen Charlotte Sound and Cloudy Bay", to be divided equally among his wife and children.
	www.karorihistory.org.nz /stock36richards.htm (3403 words)

	Kapiti Coast - Attractions (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The knowledgeable staff of Kapiti Cheeses are happy to suggest the perfect cheeses for your cheese board or entrées, along with crackers and fruit platters to complement your cheese selection.
		From its founding by Ross and Glenyss McCallum in 1984, Kapiti Cheeses had a vision to be New Zealand's pre-eminent supplier of specialty cheese, premium ice cream and associated condiments.
		Kapiti English Language Academy is managed by people with passion for education, experience in looking after international students, and commitment to the academic success of the students.
	www.kapiti.org.nz /unique.html (838 words)

	Skye's Gallery :: Kapiti Island
		Kapiti Island Nature Reserve, at sunset from Otaki Beach.
		Only 50 people a day are allowed to visit the island.
		This island is important to conservation and Maori history.
	www.sauceonrice.com /gallery/kapiti05 (72 words)

	Quentins Spearfishing page (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		This island is a nature reserve, with access to it by permit only.
		Kapiti is 7km off shore, and as such is only a quick ride out by boat.
		Also included for your reference is a marine map of Kapiti Island and the fishing regulations for the region.
	www.geocities.com /spearsniper (319 words)

	kapiti island :: muellerworld (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Kapiti Island Nature Reserve (the central part of the island):
		Kapiti Island Nature Lodge (the north part of the island, private property)
		May 31-June 1, 2003 (Photos: a weekend on the north part of the island)
	www.muellerworld.com /kapiti (100 words)

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