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Description
An island approximately 15ha at the confluence of Pohaninga River with Manawatū River, just southeast of Ashhurst. Feature shown on: NZTopo50-BM35 351348; The island was a seasonal kāinga, mahinga kai site and urupā for Rangitāne with a sacred karaka grove opposite the island on the southern side. Only the island was reserved from the Ahuaturanga Crown purchase. The name may refer to strategic signalling fires once maintained in the area. Early 19th century surveys recorded 'Motuere' for the island, and some early 20th century newspapers named the feature Rabbit Island. In 1907-11 the Crown acquired part of the island in payment for outstanding surveying costs from 1879, unbeknownst to the owners. This was petitioned against for nearly 20 years until reversed by Section 57(1) of the Native Land Amendment and Native Land Claims Adjustment Act 1929. However, under 57(2) of that Act the Commissioner of Crown Lands ordered a new survey due to the notable accretion and erosion to the island. The new survey costs were charged to the owners of the island and took several years to pay by leasing the island for grazing.
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