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Rangitoto: odd one out – the story of Auckland’s largest volcano

Infographic with text, diagrams and photos showing the formation of Rangitoto Island.

This infographic fact sheet includes information about the formation of Te Rangi-i-tōtōngia-ai-te ihu-o Tamatekapua – Rangitoto Island, its human occupation and importance of Rangitoto to local iwi and more.

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