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Managing Organization:
Maritime New Zealand
Website: http://www.maritimenz.govt.nz
Notes:
Taiaroa Head is the only location near civilization where the albatross breeds. Height of Focal Plane: 197 Description of Tower: White, conical tower.
This light is operational
Date Established: 1865 Date Present Tower Built: 1865 Current Use: Active aid to navigation. Open To Public? No. Directions:
The area near the lighthouse is restricted because of the albatross breeding colony. Keepers: James Clark (assistant keeper May 1, 1867 to April 14, 1870, then keeper to June 1, 1875); John Frederick Rayner (August 31, 1915 - June 12, 1919), Alan Wright (?)
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