Takangaroa Island (formerly known as Goat Island) is one of the two Mayne Islands located near

Kawau Island Kawau Island is in the Hauraki Gulf / Tīkapa Moana, close to the north-eastern coast of the North Island of New Zealand. At its closest point it lies off the coast of the Northland Peninsula, just south of Tāwharanui Peninsula, and about ...

, in New Zealand's Hauraki Gulf. It is approximately in size. Its name is

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, and means "The Long Casting of the Net". Nearby Rabbit Island is known as Takangariki, "The Short Casting of the Net", and two rocky reefs between them are considered to be the buoys of the net. The island was known as Goat Island until 1971, when the name was legally changed to the Māori name in order to prevent confusion with the popular marine reserve. During the late 19th century, it was owned by

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, the former

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. The island is now privately owned, and is a wildlife sanctuary, meaning that no dogs, cats or guns are allowed.

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{{Rodney Local Board Area Warkworth Subdivision Rodney Local Board Area Islands of the Hauraki Gulf Islands of the Auckland Region Private islands of New Zealand

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