Gallery

Flora & Fauna

Images of the biology of the Ranges, from a predominantly conservation viewpoint. Gives an idea of the wonderful biological treasures still to be found in the area.

: A kauri snail. Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai

: Declana atronivea (Geometridae); a striking lichen mimic. Birgit Rhode

: Fantail. Geoff Moon

: A long-tailed bat close-up. Len Doel

: Auckland tree weta Hemideina thoracica; immature male. Ted Scott

: Variable oystercatcher on nest. Geoff Moon

: Flowering Rata Ted Scott

: Fungi

: Hochstetter’s frog Leiopelma hochstetteri. Geoff Moon

: Redfin bully male.Stephen Moore

: The forest regenerating. Huge growth has occurred since the reserves were established. Ted Scott

: The North Island weka was present around Huia in the early 20th century. Geoff Moon

: The yellow admiral butterfly Bassaris itea. Ted Scott

: Tree fern forest Ted Scott

History

Images covering the geographical and historical features of the landscape, the history of settlements around the circumference of the great forest.

: Original tip site 1973

: Heritage Area Act celebration drinks

: A recent photograph of Little Muddy from Mt Atkinson Ted Scott

: Karekare 1916 with timber rail trestles and original mill houses. Bob Harvey collection

: Karekare beach and Zion Hill. Ted Scott

: Kinder Waitakere Rg 1869 copy

: ‘The Scenic Drive’ publicity near the site of the proposed tip in the Waitakere valley, 1973.

: Stump copy

: Te Kawerau a Maki at Karekare (1)

Art

Anyone who has visited the Waitakere Ranges will have experienced the power of this landscape to inspire. It is a place where people come to rejuvenate their spirits, and rejoice in the rare beauty of a wild and natural environment.

: Three Bush Markers ‘Three Bush Markers’ on the roundabout in Titirangi village. Heino Lepp

: Charles Blomfield, Two Kauris, 1901; oil on canvas. Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tamaki

: Dean Buchanan Zion Ridge, 2003; oil on canvas, 1500 x 2500mm. Private collection

: Derek March Nga Oke, 2003;ink on paper,1000 x 700mm. Artist’s collection

: Don Binney, Under the Moon, 1969–70; oil and acrylic on canvas, 1830 x 1320mm Private collection

: Flax Pods, 2003; lead crystal glass, 100 x 100 x 1140mm. Private collection

: John Madden Pararaha, 2001; oil on canvas, 300 x 1700mm. Private collection

: l.Heaphy-Kauri Forest 1839 copy

: Madman’s Light Pararaha, 2002. Chris Hoult

: Peter Siddell Karekare, 1990; oil on canvas, 1200 x 560mm. Private collection

Landscapes

The Waitakere Ranges are not only a treasure for those of us who live in the area, but they are an important asset for all of Waitakere City, the Auckland region, the nation and the world.

: Dense stand of kauri rickers. Ted Scott

: Pied stilts (poaka) at Orangihina, at the mouth of the Whau River. Ted Scott

: Te Kupenga a Taramainuku Alastair Jamieson Auckland Regional Council

: The beautiful Pararaha valley with enormous conglomerate cliffs. Ted Scott