The forgotten people of Motukorure island

Motukorure Island Located around 3hours from Auckland, New Zealand’s largest city sits what appears to be an uninhabited island full of lush fauna and vegetation. Deliberately kept off international topographic maps and sitting in the deep and often treacherous waters of mercury bay, you can find Motukorure Island. Home of the forgotten people of the Kakīānau tribe. With access to the island forbidden to only a few local people in the Coromandel the tribe relies on for supplies not available naturally I have managed to get exclusive access to learn more about these unique people. Anonymity guaranteed Due to the nature of this article and to protect all involved I have agreed to keep the names of all parties supporting the tribe from the mainland anonymous. Friendly Face ‘To be honest, I ever really see them’ says George Anderson. For thirty eight years George has been making the a two hour return boat trip to the island to drop off supplies from canned goods, batteries and t...