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