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Ngā maunga – a brief history of maunga (mountains) in the Auckland Volcanic Field

Ngā maunga – a brief history of maunga (mountains) in the Auckland Volcanic Field

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This infographic fact sheet looks at the relationship Māori have with Auckland’s volcanoes and how some maunga have been returned to and cared for by the Tūpuna Maunga Authority.

Find out more in the article Ngā maunga – Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland’s volcanic field.

Rights: DEtermining VOlcanic Risk in Auckland (DEVORA)
Published: 22 April 2026Size: 1.55 MB
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