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The Rangitoto Islands are a group of islands near the Marlborough Sounds along the northern coast of the South Island of New Zealand.
 Rangitoto Islands as seen from D'Urville Island | |
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| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | Marlborough Region |
| Coordinates | 40°46′03″S 173°58′56″E / 40.7674°S 173.9822°E |
| Highest elevation | 225 m (738 ft) |
| Administration | |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 0 |
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The group consists of Wakaterepapanui Island (225 m (738 ft) high), Tinui Island (190 m (620 ft) high) and Puangiangi Island (150 m (490 ft) high).[1]
From 1957 Puangiangi Island was inhabited solely by Ross Webber, who recently sold it.[2]
See also
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References
edit- ^ "Rangitoto Islands, Marlborough – NZ Topo Map". NZ Topo Map. Land Information New Zealand. Retrieved 31 May 2018.
- ^ "Island dweller left for wife and city life". 24 November 2012.
40°46′03″S 173°58′56″E / 40.7674°S 173.9822°E
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