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Teardrop Lake

Der Teardrop Lake ist ein See im Southland District der Region Southland auf der Südinsel von Neuseeland. Namensherkunft Der Name für den See wurde auf Vorschlag des Direktors des Canterbury Museum, Roger Duff, vergeben, nachdem der See im Jahr 1955 bei der Fiordland-Expedition des Museums entdeckt wurde. Geographie Der See befinden sich auf einer Höhe von 283 m im Fiordland National Park, rund 2,5 km nordöstlich des Precipice Cove, der Teil des Kaikiekie / Bradshaw Sound ist. Mit einer Flächenausdehnung von 39,5 Hektar erstreckt sich der See über eine Länge von rund 1,19 km in Westsüdwest-Ostnordost-Richtung und misst an seiner breitesten Stelle rund 650 m in Nordnordwest-Südsüdost-Richtung. Der Seeumfang beträgt rund 3,13 km. Gespeist wird der Teardrop Lake von dem von Osten kommenden Misty River, der den See nach Westen hin auch entwässert. Der Misty River mündet dann knapp 6 Flusskilometer weiter in südwestlicher Richtung in den Precipice Cove des Kaikiekie / Bradshaw Sound. Siehe auch Liste der Seen in Neuseeland Weblinks Teardrop Lake. In: New Zealand Gazetteer. Land Information New Zealand, abgerufen am 5. Juni 2022 (englisch). Einzelnachweise
Whakaki Lagoon

Die Whakaki Lagoon ist eine Lagune in der Region Hawke’s Bay auf der Nordinsel von Neuseeland. Geographie Die Lagune befindet sich rund 7,3 km östlich von Wairoa und ist zwischen rund 50 m und 535 m durch Sanddünen von der Hawke Bay entfernt. Die Whakaki Lagoon gehört zu einem Feuchtgebiet an der Küste, zu dem unter anderem die Lagunen Ngamotu Lagoon, Ohuia Lagoon, Wairau Lagoon und die Te Paeroa Lagoon, von West nach Ost gelistet, gehören und alle westlich der Whakaki Lagoon zu finden sind. Die bei hohem Wasserstand bis zu 5,34 km² große Lagune erstreckt sich über eine Länge von rund 5,1 km in Ost-West-Richtung und über eine maximale Breite von rund 1,5 km in Nord-Süd-Richtung. Gespeist wird die Lagune durch einige kleine Streams. Normalerweise hätte die Lagune keinen Zugang zur See. Doch zwei manuell geschaffenen Zugänge können den Wasserstand der Lagune zwischen 0,8 m und 1,8 m über dem mittleren Seelevel des Meeres steuern. Siehe auch Liste der Seen in Neuseeland Einzelnachweise
Whakakī Lagoon

Whakakī lagoon is a small coastal lagoon found on the east coast of New Zealand's North Island and is a part of the Hawke's Bay region. The shoreline and sediment bed are mainly composed of sapric soil from nearby farming runoff and lithic sand from the sand bank of the neighboring Whakakī beach. Geography Whakaki Lagoon is the largest and easternmost of a string of lagoons which run close to the northern cost of Hawke Bay. Other lagoons in the chain (from west to east) include Ngamotu Lagoon, Ohuia Lagoon, Wairau Lagoon, and Te Paeroa Lagoon. Whakaki Lagoon is located between State Highway 2 and Whakaki Beach. Because of this both Whakaki lagoon and Whakaki beach are known fishing areas. Whakaki has no or very small outlet to the ocean; during high rainfalls the lagoon needs to be manually let out. Local folklore says that seven mountains in the nearby area (Hikunui, Iwitea, Korito, Takitaki, Onepoto, Tahutoria, and Tuhara) were a group of seven whales which were turned to stone when they failed to return home. Biota Source: Flora Noninvasive Flora Gorse (Ulex europaeus) Sweet briar (Rosa rubiginosa) Boxthorn (Lycium ferocissimum) Marram grass (Amophilla arnearia) Pampas grass (Cortaderia selloana) Lupin (Lupinus arboreus) Iceplant (Carpobrotus edulis) Invasive flora Blackberry (Rubus fruticous) Boneseed (Chrysanthemoides monilifera) Fauna Aquatic fauna Shortfin eel (Anguilla australis) Inanga (Galaxias species) Goldfish/Carp (Carassius auratus) Common bully (Gobiomorphus cotidianus) Amphibian fauna Goose species (of family Anatidae) Duck species (of family Anatidae) Common shelduck (of family Anatidae) Terrestrial fauna Common rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus) References
Pōhutukawa Bay

Pōhutukawa Bay is a beach north of Long Bay, located on the North Shore of Auckland. It is situated northeast of Ōkura, close to Piripiri Point. Directly south of Pōhutukawa Bay Beach is Granny's Bay Beach, and a little further south is Long Bay Regional Park. The beach is accessible only at low tide, and it is among one of Auckland's most popular naturist beaches. Public nudity is technically legal on any New Zealand beach where it is "known to occur". Getting to the beach requires going through the coastal track, a 6 km (3.7 mi) walk that starts from the beach carparks, and ends at the Ōkura River. References
Scotts Beach

Scotts Beach is a beach on the West Coast of the South Island of New Zealand. It is on the route of the Heaphy Track within Kahurangi National Park, and is around 3 km (1.9 mi) from the road end at Kohaihai. The beach is sandy, and is surrounded by steep cliffs covered in rainforest vegetation. The route to the beach is along an inland track over the Kohaihai bluff to a saddle at around 100 m (330 ft) elevation. The track passes through stands of nikau palms. There is a small campsite at the beach. Scotts Beach has been described as one of the great scenic attractions of the Heaphy Track. References External links Media related to Scotts Beach at Wikimedia Commons
Whangapoua Beach

Whangapoua Beach is on the east coast of Great Barrier Island in New Zealand's Hauraki Gulf. The beach runs roughly north–south and has views of Rakitu Island. The Whangapoua Creek drains large estuarine wetlands and enters the sea at the southern end of the beach. A Department of Conservation camping ground is on the southern side of the estuary, adjacent to Okiwi Airfield. It is staffed between Christmas Day and Auckland Anniversary Day every year. Dogs are banned from the campsite, and there are no rubbish or recycling facilities. There is access to the northern part of the beach from Mabey Road. The beach is a surfing spot with a bar break at the mouth of the creek and beach breaks along the length of the beach. The bar break is accessed by walking across the estuary flats from the camping ground. The nearest settlement is the small locality of Ōkiwi, to the west, at the head of the estuary. The Harataonga Coastal Walkway starts one kilometre south-east of the airfield and runs south-east through regenerating native forest to Harataonga Bay, taking 4–5 hours to walk. History Ngātiwai have traditionally lived in the area. The SS Wairarapa ran aground at Miners Head on 24 October 1894. Survivors who reached land were cared for by Ngātiwai. Many of those who drowned were buried at a grave site at Tapuwai Point at the northern end of Whangapoua Beach, and can be reached by the Wairairapa Graves Walkway. References
Whites Beach

Whites Beach is a small beach on the west coast of the Auckland Region of New Zealand's North Island. It is located between Piha and Anawhata. Geography Whites Beach is directly north of Piha, between Te Waha Point to the south and Fishermans Rock Point to the north. The beach is only accessible by foot. Whites Bay formed as a part of a volcanic eruption that occurred around 16 million years ago. A subvertical volcanic pipe is exposed on the cliffs to the south of the beach. Biodiversity Much of the flora of the beach ares is dominated by Coprosma, toetoe and marram grass, the latter of which is commonly found in the sand dunes which border the grass. History The beach was named after settlers John and Francis White. Francis White was a blacksmith who was an early settler in the area who purchased land from Te Kawerau ā Maki. In 1925, land above the beach was purchased by Jim Rose, who constructed a batch on the cliffs. Sir Edmund Hillary built a bach at Whites Beach. Prison escapee and folk hero George Wilder spent some months living at Whites Beach in early 1963 after escaping from Mount Eden Prison. Accessibility Whites Beach is accessible by the Rose Track, a walking track between the beach and Anawhata Road. Additionally, the Laird Thompson Track connects Whites Beach to Piha in the south. References External links Media related to Whites Beach, Auckland at Wikimedia Commons
Pahurehure Inlet

The Pahurehure Inlet is an inlet of the Manukau Harbour of the Auckland Region of New Zealand's North Island. It is one of the three major inlets of the Manukau Harbour, alongside the Māngere Inlet and Waiuku Inlet. Geography The Pahurehure Inlet is found in the southeast of the Manukau Harbour. It borders the suburbs of Weymouth, Wattle Downs, Waiata Shores, Conifer Grove, Papakura, Pahurehure, Karaka, Hingaia, Drury, Park Green and Auranga. Major subsections of the inlet include the Waimahia Creek, Drury Creek and Whangamaire Creek. Many major waterways of South Auckland and northern Franklin empty into the Pahurehure Inlet, including the Papakura Stream, Hingaia Stream, Ngakoroa Stream, Otūwairoa Stream and Waipokapū Stream. The inlet has one large island called Pararekau Island. Biodiversity The inlet is home to many bird species, including the pied stilt, royal spoonbill, white-faced heron and banded rail. History The traditional Tāmaki Māori name for the inlet is Taawhati o Ngaa Tai "The Place of the Ebbing Tide", also shortened to Otaawhati. The area is culturally significant to Waiohua iwi, including Ngāti Tamaoho, Ngāti Te Ata Waiohua, Te Ākitai Waiohua, and to Ngāi Tai ki Tāmaki. The inlet was an important corridor for trade, transport and communication, and Waiohua iwi operated seasonal fishing kāinga on the islands of the inlet. In 1963, two tidal arms were separated from the Pahurehure Inlet when the Auckland Southern Motorway was constructed. This led to sediment build-up, and these tidal arms being colonised by mangroves. Amenities The Papakura section of the inlet has a public walkway, between Ray Small Park and Youngs Beach Reserve. References
Port Abercrombie

Port Abercrombie ist ein Naturhafen an der Westküste von Great Barrier Island im Norden von Neuseeland. Geographie Der Port Abercrombie besitzt eine Flächenausdehnung von rund 11 km² und hat seinen Eingang vom Cradock Channel aus zwischen den Inseln Okokewa Island im Norden und Motuhaku Island im Südwesten. Der Naturhafen besitzt eine Länge von maximal 5 km und eine maximale Breite von rund 3,7 km. An seiner tiefsten Stelle misst das Gewässer eine Tiefe von 40 m. Zu den Inseln, die sich im Naturhafen befinden oder ihn begrenzen zählen im Uhrzeigersinn von Nord nach Süd gelistet, Okokewa Island, Rabbit Island, Oyster Island, Wood Island, Kaikōura Island / Selwyn Island, Nelson Island (Peter Island), Motuhaku Island und zwei kleinere Felseninseln. Literatur Bruce W. Hayward, Hugh R. Grenfell: Foraminiferal associations around northern Great Barrier Island, New Zealand. In: Auckland War Memorial Museum (Hrsg.): Records of the Auckland Institute and Museum. Vol. 31, 1994, S. 231–273 (englisch, Online [PDF; 8,9 MB; abgerufen am 29. September 2020]). Einzelnachweise
Botany Downs Secondary College

Botany Downs Secondary College is a state coeducational secondary school located in East Tamaki, a suburb of Auckland, New Zealand. The school opened in 2004 as a result of new residential development in the eastern Auckland area. Serving Years 9 to 13, the school has a roll of approximately 1,991 students. History Botany Downs Secondary College was announced with a notice published in the New Zealand Gazette by Education Minister Trevor Mallard on 12 November 2001, with the working name Howick South Secondary School. The school opened in January 2004, initially taking Year 9 students only. The remaining school years opened as the 2004 Year 9 students moved through, with the school fully opening at the beginning of 2008. Logo The inner circle represents the student. The outer circle represents the nurturing and educating by the teacher. The overlapping circles echo the traditional role of the educator and the student. The outer shape links the circles, envelops the whole school community and is pointing towards the future. Whanau system The Whanau system in Botany Downs Secondary College has a total of 6 houses. These houses include: Sir Peter Blake (Red House) Endeavour (Yellow House) Koru (Green House) Discovery (Blue House) Spirit (Purple House) John Britten (Black House) Enrolment In the 2023 Census, 54.5% of students ethnically identified as Asian, and 35.5% as European/Pākehā. Other major ethnic groups include Pacific (8.2%), Māori (5.5%), Middle Eastern, Latin American, African (MELAA) (4.8%), and other (0.8%). International students were included but separated, with 4.3% of students having been affiliated with an international status. The roll data presented is based on roll returns from the Ministry of Education as of 1 July 2023, reporting over 1,734 students, including domestic students who are affiliated with a single or multiple ethnic groups and international students. As of March 2026, Botany Downs Secondary College has a roll of 1,991 students, of which 76 (3.8%) identify as Māori. As of 2026, the school has an Equity Index of 403, placing it amongst schools whose students have few socioeconomic barriers to achievement (roughly equivalent to deciles 8 and 9 under the former socio-economic decile system). Notable alumni Tafito Lafaele – rugby union player Ben Nee-Nee – rugby union player Harlyn Saunoa – rugby union player Tone Ng Shiu – rugby union player Xavier Saifoloi – rugby union player References External links Botany Downs Secondary College official site Education Review Office (ERO) reports for Botany Downs Secondary College Botany downs Secondary College at New Zealand Educated
Bottle Lake Forest

Bottle Lake Forest is a production forest and recreational park located in Christchurch, New Zealand, approximately 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) north-east of the city centre. It makes up the vast majority of the area of the suburb Bottle Lake. The visitor centre at the Forest's entry from Waitikiri Drive provides visitors with information about the different roles of Bottle Lake Forest. It also provides fresh water access, toilet facilities and parking. Production forest The forest consists of Pinus radiata (pine) trees. It was planted in the early 1900s and covers 800 hectares of land, stretching from Burwood to Spencerville, and to Pegasus Bay on the East Coast. Trees are felled and logged in a 30-year rotation by the Selwyn Plantation Board. Forest and wildlife Bottle Lake Forest also includes a number of native understory plants. Throughout the forest lies a carpet of indigenous moss, lichens, and common ferns – such as bracken, pigfern, chain fern, and water fern. Nearer the coast marram grass and tree lupin grow. During the autumn, wood mulch and pine needles provide a habitat for several species of mushroom. Different species of bird can be found. Different stages of forest production provide different habitats, so bird life varies accordingly. There is currently a trapping programme to reduce numbers of cats, ferrets, and possums, as well as other pests, such as stoats, rabbits, feral cats, rats, hares, and stray dogs. Recreational Park Bottle Lake Forest Park is also a popular free recreational park, with more than 400,000 visitors each year. Many tracks are provided throughout the forest, right up to a coastal track with ocean views and beach access. The tracks connect with those at Spencer Park, directly north of Bottle Lake Forest Park. The tracks consist of logging roads, which may be shared by all visitors, and dedicated tracks and trails for either hiking and walking, horse trekking or mountain biking. Directly at the visitor centre there is a BMX course as well as a trials setup. The MTB track system is quite dense and provides diversity. Some of the tracks are oneway only to reduce the risk of collisions. The singletracks are typically narrow and seemed by trees of varying age. The track surfaces range from hard packed soil and gravel to loose sandy sections and may change due to the weather and usage. As Bottle Lake Forest is a production forest, it is not unusual that tracks get changed considerably or are closed during logging operations. Although the tracks do not feature serious ascents or descents, the narrow tracks, high speeds and curvy layout through tree plantations make it a popular and rather distinctive riding area. Racing series are held at the Park, too, with the "Twilight Series" being especially well-known. References External links Bottle Lake Forest at the Christchurch City Council
Boulder Bank

Die Boulder Bank (Māori: Te Taero a Keropa oder Te Tāhuna o Tama-i-ea) ist eine ungewöhnliche natürliche Landform vor der Küste der neuseeländischen Stadt Nelson. Es handelt sich um eine 13 km lange, schmale Schotterbank, die sich von Mackay Bluff im Osten heute bis zum „Cut“, der künstlich angelegten heutigen Hafenzufahrt erstreckt. Die südwestlich des Cuts gelegene Insel Haulashore Island war bis zum Durchstich ebenfalls Teil der Boulder Bank. Vom Land aus gesehen erscheint die Boulder Bank wie ein künstlich aufgeschütteter Wellenbrecher. Er trennt den Nelson Harbour von der Tasman Bay / Te Tai-o-Aorere und wird vom Department of Conservation als Landschaftsschutzgebiet verwaltet. Der Zugang auf dem Landweg erfolgt über den Boulderbank Drive am Nordende des Hafens von Nelson vom State Highway 6 aus. Geologie und Geografie Die Boulder Bank besteht aus Granodiorit, der vom Mackay Bluff stammt. Es ist noch umstritten, wie es zur Bildung der Schotterbank kam. Strandversetzung ist die verbreitetste Entstehungstheorie. Das Hauptargument dagegen ist, dass es in der Tasman Bay / Te Tai-o-Aorere nicht genug Wellenbewegung gibt, um große Steine in südwestliche Richtung zu bewegen. Seit 1892 wurde Studien zur Bewegungsgeschwindigkeit der Steine durchgeführt. Die obere Schicht des Schotters bewegt sich danach mit 7,5 Meter im Jahr. Die einzige Zufahrt zum Hafen von Nelson war ursprünglich eine Meerenge am Arrow Rock am Westende des Nelson Harbour. Die Zufahrt war schmal und wurde durch Sandbänke zunehmend eingeengt. Dies erwies sich vor dem Hintergrund des zunehmenden Seetransportes nach Tasman als Hindernis. Daher wurde die Boulder Bank zwischen 1903 und 1905 auf einer Breite von 61 Metern durchstochen. Heute ist der „Cut“ 150 Meter breit und wird alle sechs Monate ausgebaggert, um eine Tiefe von 10 Metern aufrechtzuerhalten. Leuchtturm 1862 wurde auf dem westlichen Ende der Bank ein Leuchtturm errichtet. Er befindet sich in der Nähe des Hafenendes der Boulder Bank und war Neuseelands zweiter permanenter Leuchtturm. Er ist beim Historic Places Trust als Bauwerk der Kategorie I mit der Registrierungsnummer 41 registriert. Literatur N. D. Hartstein, Warren Dickinson: Wave energy and clast transport in eastern Tasman Bay, New Zealand in Earth Surface Processes and Landforms, 31:6 (703–714) 2005. doi:10.1002/esp.1340 Karen Warren: Rolling Stones: Nelson's Boulder Bank, Place in Our History and Hearts. Nikau Press, Nelson 2009. Weblinks Hilary Mitchell, John Mitchell: Te Tau Ihu tribes - The story of Boulder Bank. In: Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand. Ministry for Culture & Heritage, 15. November 2012, abgerufen am 10. Februar 2016 (englisch). Maggy Wassilieff: Coastal shoreline - Nelson Boulder Bank. In: Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand. Ministry for Culture & Heritage, 3. Juli 2013, abgerufen am 10. Februar 2016 (englisch). Einzelnachweise
Boulder Bank

The Boulder Bank (Māori: Te Taero a Keropa or Te Tāhuna o Tama-i-ea) is a very unusual naturally formed landform in Nelson, New Zealand. It is a 13 km (8.1 mi) long stretch of rocky substrate which begins at the Mackay Bluff and ends at the Cut of the Nelson Harbour. Haulashore Island was once a part of the Boulder Bank, but the Cut made it an island, and it is no longer connected to the Boulder Bank. The Boulder Bank separates Tasman Bay and the Nelson Haven and is managed as a scenic reserve by the Department of Conservation. Land access is gained along Boulder Bank Drive, signposted at the northern end of Nelson Haven on State Highway 6. Geology and geography The Boulder Bank is composed of granodiorite. The source of this rock is Mackay Bluff. It is still debated what process or processes have resulted in this odd structure. Longshore drift, however, is the most accepted hypothesis for creation. The main objection to longshore drift as the explanation is that Tasman Bay does not receive enough wave action to move the large boulders in a south-westerly direction. Studies have been conducted since 1892 to determine speed of boulder movement. Rates of the top course gravel movement have been estimated at 7.5 m (25 ft) a year. The Cut The Cut was made to enable the Nelson port to allow the increasing demands of sea transport for the Tasman area. Construction started in 1903 and in 1905 a 61 m (200 ft) wide entrance was operational. Today the Cut is 150 m (490 ft) wide and dredged every six months to maintain a depth of 10 m (33 ft). Lighthouse The Boulder Bank Lighthouse was erected in 1862. It is located near the port end of the Boulder Bank and was New Zealand's second permanent lighthouse. It is registered with the Historic Places Trust as a category I structure with registration number 41. Notes References Hartstein, ND and Warren Dickinson, W (2005) Wave energy and clast transport in eastern Tasman Bay, New Zealand Earth Surface Processes and Landforms, 31:6 (703–714). Warren, Karen. Rolling Stones: Nelson's Boulder Bank, Its Place in Our History and Hearts, 320 pp, 2009, Nikau Press, Nelson, New Zealand. External links The story of the Boulder Bank The Nelson Boulder Bank
Boulder Bank

El Boulder Bank (en maorí: Te Taero a Keropa o Te Tāhuna o Tama-i-ea) es un relieve natural muy inusual en Nelson, Nueva Zelanda. Se trata de un tramo de 13 kilómetros de sustrato rocoso que comienza en el Mackay Bluff y termina en el corte del puerto de Nelson. La isla Haulashore formaba parte del Boulder Bank, pero el corte del puerto la convirtió en una isla y ya no está conectada al Boulder Bank. El Boulder Bank separa la bahía de Tasmania y el puerto de Nelson y está gestionado como reserva paisajística por el Departamento de Conservación. El acceso al terreno se realiza por Boulder Bank Drive, señalizado en el extremo norte de Nelson Haven en la carretera estatal 6. Geología y geografía El Boulder Bank está compuesto por granodiorita.​ Todavía se debate qué proceso o procesos han dado lugar a esta extraña estructura. Sin embargo, la deriva litoral es la hipótesis de creación más aceptada. La principal objeción a la deriva litoral es que Tasman Bay no recibe suficiente acción de las olas para mover las grandes rocas en dirección suroeste. Desde 1892 se han realizado estudios para determinar la velocidad de movimiento de los cantos rodados. Se ha calculado que la velocidad de movimiento de la grava del curso superior es de 7,5 metros al año.​ El corte El corte se construyó para que el puerto de Nelson pudiera atender la creciente demanda de transporte marítimo de la zona de Tasmania. La construcción se inició en 1903 y en 1905 entró en funcionamiento una entrada de 61 metros de ancho.​ En la actualidad, el corte tiene 150 metros de ancho y se draga cada seis meses para mantener una profundidad de 10 metros.​ Faro El faro de Boulder Bank se erigió en 1862.​ Está situado cerca del extremo del puerto de Boulder Bank y fue el segundo faro permanente de Nueva Zelanda. Está registrado en el Historic Places Trust como estructura de categoría I con el número de registro 41.​ Notas Referencias Hartstein, ND and Warren Dickinson, W (2005) Wave energy and clast transport in eastern Tasman Bay, New Zealand Earth Surface Processes and Landforms, 31:6 (703–714). Warren, Karen. Rolling Stones: Nelson's Boulder Bank, Its Place in Our History and Hearts, 320 pp, 2009, Nikau Press, Nelson, New Zealand. Enlaces externos The story of the Boulder Bank The Nelson Boulder Bank