Show bird sanctuaries dot coast of new zealand several islands along alone the coast of 0 new zealand have been set aside as sanctuaries for the native birds which are becoming scarce on the mainland one of these Is little barrier island a steep wooded islet about jib on t 50 miles from auckland ships of all kinds pass within a few miles of 0 it on their way to and from auckland but no one Is allowed to land without permission of the government and except tor for the caretaker who keeps watch for possible marauders there are no human beings on the the island near wellington Is kajitt island big and hilly once the stronghold of maori chiefs it Is now the equally veil niell defended citadel of the native birds |