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New Zealand has 78 known species of skink but, as with the gecko, new species are being identified quite regularly, the Hauraki Gulf has at...

I’ve always loved New Zealand geckos; with their loose, velvety skin and big friendly eyes, they are charming, almost whimsical creatures. There are 48 known...

I set off punishingly early in the silent pre-dawn of Rakino Island, wandering down to the wharf I passed three houses with their lights on....

Tēnā koutou Rakino Residents, We are writing to inform you that Darwin’s ants have been detected on Rakino Island. Like the closely related Argentine ant,...

As you’ll know, the position of the hall is something of a problem, as king tides can cause inundation and damage. Recent goings on in...

Waiheke Local Board Meeting, April 21, 2021 The latest report on options for the Rakino hall come to the same conclusion as the previous one;...

The fate and future of the hall has been in almost endless discussion over recent years, but matters look like coming to a head. The...

This report https://eds.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/RMLR-Hauraki-Gulf-Report_FINAL-V2.pdf includes a case study on Rakino, here are the key issues it mentions: Rākino is one of the few settled islands in...

Minutes of Labour Weekend Public Meeting Sunday 27th October 2019 Location: Rakino Community Hall Present: Stephen Thomas (ST) Chris Clews (CC) David Mahon (DM) Natasha...

A few beaut photos of Rakino’s birdlife taken by Jennie Cruse.