Matakohe (Māori) Nickname: Limestone Island | |
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 The island from above | |
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| Geography | |
| Location | Whangārei Harbour, Pacific Ocean |
| Coordinates | 35°47′3″S 174°21′34″E / 35.78417°S 174.35944°E |
| Area | 0.37 km2 (0.14 sq mi) |
| Administration | |
New Zealand | |
| Northland |  New Zealand |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 1 (island ranger) |
| Pop. density | 0/km2 (0/sq mi) |
Motu Matakohe, also known as Matakohe or Limestone Island, is a 37 hectares (91 acres) island in the upper reaches of Whangārei Harbour, just off Onerahi, a seaside suburb of the city of Whangārei, Northland, New Zealand. Used for farming and industry for many years, the island is an example of ecological island restoration by a volunteer community group.