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Contents: Maps of the Hauraki Gulf, Waiheke Island and Matiatia Bay -- 1. Uncovering the history of the land -- 2. Into the nineteenth century -- 3. The partition and sale of Maori land -- 4. Cruising to the bay -- 5. The Alison years -- 6. The hulk on the beach -- 7. Subdivisions, wharves and shipping wars -- 8. Matiatia in wartime -- 9. A changing society -- 10. An increasingly pressured space -- 11. Where to now?

Summary: Matiatia Bay is the gateway to Waiheke Island. For centuries it has been the landing place for travellers in the Hauraki Gulf - from waka to yachts, excursion steamers and commuter ferries. Now Matiatia finds itself at a crossroads - this ... heritage site is also a transport hub for the island. The pressure for development is real, yet the bay's historical significance must be respected. Waiheke residents, urban planners, the Auckland Council, shipping operators and other local industry all have a keen interest in what happens next at Matiatia. (Back cover)