Anne Rimmer

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Anne Rimmer (born 1947) is a New Zealand conservationist and writer. [1] [2] In 2005 she won a Montana Book Award. [3]

Biography

Rimmer has been a guide and volunteer on the open sanctuary island, Tiritiri Matangi Island, near Auckland, for over 20 years. [1] She wrote a book about the island, Tiritiri Matangi: a model of conservation, which won a Montana Book Award in 2005. [3] [4] A follow-up supplement Tiritiri Matangi 2005-2020 was self-published in 2021. In 2025 she edited the life story of the late Ray Walter, entitled 'The Lights in My Life: the Memoirs of a Kiwi lighthouse keeper' by Ray Walter, edited by Anne Rimmer. Published in 2025 by Lynda Walter. All three books are available exclusively from the shop on Tiritiri Matangi https://www.tiritirimatangi.org.nz/online-shop.

References

  1. 1 2 OurAuckland. "Tiritiri Matangi Island: Author Talk with Anne Rimmer". OurAuckland. Retrieved 31 July 2022.
  2. ↑ National Library of New Zealand. "Tiritiri Matangi : a model of conservation / Anne Rimmer". natlib.govt.nz. Retrieved 31 July 2022.
  3. 1 2 "Maori war story takes prize – Lifestyle News". NZ Herald. Retrieved 31 July 2022.
  4. ↑ "Montana New Zealand Book Awards". my.christchurchcitylibraries.com. Retrieved 31 July 2022.


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