Science Learning Hub logo
TopicsConceptsCitizen scienceTeacher PLDGlossary
Sign in
Image

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

Infographic with text and images providing a history about the mountains in the Auckland Volcanic Field.

Ngā Mana Whenua o Tāmaki Makaurau have a special relationship with Tūpuna Maunga. They are living entities with mana and wairua.

Download as a PDF.

Rights: DEtermining VOlcanic Risk in Auckland (DEVORA)
Published: 22 April 2026Size: 8.14 MB
Referencing Hub media

Explore related content

Infographic with text and images providing a history about the mountains in the Auckland Volcanic Field.

Article

Ngā maunga – Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland’s volcanic field

Find out about Tūpuna Maunga (volcanic cones) that were important pā sites. They are recognised as wāhi tapu and of significant cultural and scientific value.

Read more

See our newsletters here.

NewsEventsAboutContact usPrivacyCopyrightHelp

The Science Learning Hub Pokapū Akoranga Pūtaiao is funded through the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment's Science in Society Initiative.

Science Learning Hub Pokapū Akoranga Pūtaiao © 2007-2026 The University of Waikato Te Whare Wānanga o Waikato