Extraction and conservation on Rangitoto

Who knew Rangitoto once had a thriving honey industry linked to the largest Pōhutukawa forest in the world? This story, told through maps, photos, newspapers, diaries, and minute books, reflects the development of extractive industries and subsequent efforts for conservation on Tāmaki Makaurau’s iconic Rangitoto Island. Narrated by heritage librarian Elspeth Orwin and archivist Vicky McCulloch. He mihi whakawhētai - Credits Narrators and Content Advisors Elspeth Orwin Vicky McCulloch Arts, Culture and Heritage Ngā Pātaka Kōrero o Tāmaki Makaurau | Auckland Council Libraries Producer/Project Lead – Sue Berman Production Advisory Group – Candy Elsmore and Teri Ta’ala Popular Ltd Producer/Director – Benj Brooking Post-Production Director – Juliana Machado Theme Music – Claire Cowan Collections Auckland Council Libraries Heritage Collections Auckland Council Archives Additional thanks The team members of Heritage Collections and Engagement, Corporate Records and Archives - Arts, Culture and Heritage; Library and Learning Services; Te Waka Kerewai; Connected Communities, Auckland Council Funding from The New Zealand Libraries Partnership Programme. Auckland Council Libraries 2022