Stephenson Island (New Zealand)

Stephenson Island, also called Mahinepua Island, is the larger of a pair of small islands 3,275 metres (2.035 mi) off the northern coast of New Zealand in Whangaroa Bay.[1][2] It is approximately 1.5 miles (2.4 km) long and 0.5 miles (0.80 km) wide, positioned with the major axis running northwest to southeast. The area is 112 hectares (0.43 sq mi).[1] Immediately to the northwest lies the smaller Cone Island. Satellite imagery indicates that the islands are partially forested and contain only two sites with buildings as discernible signs of habitation.[2]

Stephenson Island
Stephenson Island is located in New Zealand
Stephenson Island
Stephenson Island
Geography
LocationWhangaroa Bay
Coordinates34°58′S 173°47′E / 34.967°S 173.783°E / -34.967; 173.783
Total islands1
Area1.1 km2 (0.42 sq mi)
Length2.4 km (1.49 mi)
Width0.8 km (0.5 mi)
Highest elevation132 m (433 ft)
Highest pointRiriwha
Administration
Demographics
Population0
Pop. density0/km2 (0/sq mi)

Land Information New Zealand records show that the islands are jointly owned by eleven families and are classified as Maori Land.[citation needed]

The Māori name for Stephenson Island is Mahinepua Island, which is rarely seen on maps; both are official names for the island.[3] The highest point is Ririwha, at 132 metres (433 ft) elevation.[4]

Notable people

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  • Ani Hona (1938–1997), writer, poet; founding member of the Te Reo Māori Society

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References

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34°58′S 173°47′E / 34.96°S 173.78°E / -34.96; 173.78