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Table of contents: 1. Origins : the early foundations of Auckland's regional parks -- 2. The early years : the establishment of a regional parks network (1963-1971) -- 3. A network discovered : park development engaging the public (1972-1982) -- 4. Difficult years : managing through a political maelstrom (1982-1992) -- 5. Changing times (1993-2000) -- 6. The new millennium (2000-2010) Summary: A legacy project from the Auckland Regional Council. It is the story of the origin and evolution of the parks network, focusing on key people, events and issues. Raises awareness of the parks as unique places to be enjoyed, respected and conserved. As well as the politics of land acquisition and development planning, the book covers personal stories of those involved in the parks on an everyday basis - what it was like to live as a park ranger's wife, a day in the life of a cadet ranger, and more Published in association with Auckland Regional Council