1.What does the name Otamahua mean? Where does the name come from?.
The place to gather sea bird eggs.
2. Where did the name Quail Island come from?
The island was given a name by Captain Mein Smith when he saw native quail there in 1842.
3. How big is the Island?
81 hecters
4. How was the Island created?
Even though the island was surrounded by the waters of lyttelton harbour, in summer Quail island's 80 ha became as dry as the rest of canterbury.... they built a small boat to ferry livestock to gather materials to the island and established a small cottage on the northern slopes, looking across to the port.
5.What wildlife is present on the island- Native/introduced.
1.Shiney
6. Mahinga kai, food gathering was an important activity for maori. What food did they gather from Otamahua?.
The term "Mahinga Kai" was used in the crown's settlement offer to refer generally to many of the cultural aspects of the redress package. Mahinga kai properly refers to Ngai Tahu interests in traditional food and other natural resources and places where those resources are obtained.
7. How have introduced species [animals/birds/insects] damaged the environment?
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