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