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Kia orana from the (normally) uninhabited island of Takutea, a small sand cay motu about 21 kilometres from Atiu. It is 1.25 square km, or 125 hectares, in area and approximately 4.5km around.
It is home to a number of important sea bird species, including red tailed tropic birds, red-footed boobies, brown boobies, masked boobies and frigate birds. It also acts as a temporary home for migrants such as the bristle thighed curlew and the wandering tattler. It is currently home to 16 individuals representing the Takutea Trust, the Atiu Island Government, the Cook Islands Voyaging Society, Island Conservation, National Environment Service and Te Ipukarea Society.
Original Article: Te Ipukarea Soceity: Takutea rat eradication project starts
