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Codfish island or
Whenua Hou is a small island (14 km²) located to the west of
Stewart Island/Rakiura in southern
New Zealand. It reaches a height of 249 m close to the south coast. It is a predator-free bird sanctuary and the focus of
kakapo recovery efforts. The majority of the breeding population of critically endangered kakapo are currently located on this island. The island is also home to
southern short-tailed bats,
kākā,
fernbirds, red- and
yellow-crowned parakeets, and a recently introduced population of
yellowheads (mohua).
Yellow-eyed and
Fiordland penguins breed along the coastline.
The island is frequented by scientific researchers and
Department of Conservation field workers along with public volunteers. The sole hut is located at
Sealer's Bay in the northeast, with access by light aircraft or helicopter. The island is closed to visitors and unauthorised landing is prohibited.
The english name refers to the endemic
blue cod or rawaru / pakirikiri, which is fished commercially in surrounding waters by trapping in baited pots. Whenua Hou means "new land" in
Maori.
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