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Motukauri Island

Motukauri Island in front of Manawaora Bay
Motukauri Island
Geography
Location	Bay of Islands
Coordinates	35°15′00.9″S 174°11′06″E / 35.250250°S 174.18500°E / -35.250250; 174.18500
Length	374 m (1227 ft)
Width	142 m (466 ft)
Administration
New Zealand

Motukauri Island is a small island in the Bay of Islands of New Zealand, located about 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) east of Russell. It lies about 200 kilometres (120 mi) off the Orokawa Peninsula.

Moto translates to Island and kauri refers to the Agathis Tree - also known as the Kauri.

There are three other islands named Motukauri in the Northland Region - most likely due to the meaning of the name in Maori:

• Motukauri Island (Hokianga Harbour) - geographically this is a peninsular but known as an Island due to its narrow isthmus (only 18m wide at its narrowest).
• Motukauri Island (Whangaruru Harbour)
• Motukauri Island (Te Horoatetamingi Point)

References

1. "Motukauri Island, Northland – NZ Topo Map". Land Information New Zealand. Retrieved 6 November 2024.
2. "50 Māori words every New Zealander should know". Maorilanguage.net.
3. "kauri". Te Aka Maori Dictionary.
4. "Making lasting change at Motukauri". Trees That Count.

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