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Visit the Chatham Islands
The Chathams Islands is a remote, awe-inspiring place that is full of birdlife and incredible history making for an unforgettable visit.The islands were first inhabited by Moriori, who named the islands 'Rekohu' – translated as 'misty skies' or 'misty sun'.
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150 years ago, on the Chatham Islands
On August 14, 1868 at 10.15am (Chatham Islands time), a magnitude 8.5-9.5 earthquake struck off the coast of Arica, Northern Chile, generating a large tsunami that started to move across...
Moki, protector of Pitt
Moki is a one-year old Jack Russell Terrier, and he’s the newest member of the Chatham Islands Council biosecurity team. Moki’s mission – to keep Pitt Island rat-free.
Chatham Islands gets world-leading IoT network
The Chatham Islands have joined some of the most technologically advanced places in the world thanks to the completion of a brand-new Internet of Things (IoT) network.
Applications open for Creative Communities funding
Applications for Creative Communities funding for local arts are now being accepted by the Chatham Islands Council.