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	Waikato New Zealand Regional Information & Travel Information
		Waikato New Zealand is located in the North Island, south of Auckland.
		The Waikato is the first region south of Greater Auckland.
		As of the 2006 Census, the Waikato region held a resident population of 382,716.
	www.tourism.net.nz /new-zealand/about-new-zealand/regions/waikato.html (427 words)

	Waikato River
		The Waikato River is the longest river in New Zealand.
		The river's main tributary is the Waipa River, which has its confluence with the Waikato at Ngaruawahia.
		The Waikato River has spiritual meaning for the local Tainui Maori tribe who regard it as a source of their mana or pride.
	www.xasa.com /wiki/en/wikipedia/w/wa/waikato_river.html (338 words)

	Waikato Region
		To the east of the coastal hills lies the broad floodplain of the Waikato River.
		It is in the broad Waikato Plains that most of the region's population resides, and the land is intensively farmed with both livestock (mainly dairy cattle) and crops (such as maize).
		The upper reaches of the Waikato River are used for hydroelectricity, and several large artificial lakes are found in the region's southeast.
	www.virtualoceania.net /newzealand/regions/waikato.shtml (433 words)

	Marimari.com : New Zealand
		It is in Waikato that the grass grows faster through the year than anywhere else in the world and the cows that crop it daily are the pride of the people.
		Straddling the Waikato River, it is a 50 km (30 miles) inland in the heart of the farmland.
		Although the river is a recreational asset for the region, its importance is also seen in the eight power stations that harness the river’s waters, providing one-third of the nation’s hydroelectric power.
	www.marimari.com /cONteNt/new_zealand/popular_places/north_island/waikato/waikato.html (698 words)

	River View... Photo \| TrekLens
		Waikato means “flowing water” and the Waikato River, 220 miles long, is the longest river in New Zealand, rising in the snows and ice fields of Tongariro National Park.
		The Waikato River is the main source of hydro-electricity in the North Island of New Zealand, many dams having been or are being constructed along the upper regions between Karapiro and Lake Taupo.
		Beautifull river and reflections on the water of the trees and the colours and the fg.
	www.treklens.com /gallery/Oceania/New_Zealand/photo156502.htm (659 words)

	Up to 70% off Waikato/Waitomo Hotels at Wotif.com
		Our Waikato hotel accommodation is perfectly placed to allow you to explore on the lush surface, the scenery which is green to the extreme.
		Waikato was the scene of significant battles during the Maori Land Wars of the mid 19th century.
		In the fast-growing city of Hamilton, the serpentine beauty of the Waikato River is maximised at every opportunity.
	www.wotif.com /hotels/new-zealand-north-island-waikato-waitomo-hotels.html (334 words)

	Mighty River Power Generation: Gallery: Hydro Power Stations
		The Taupo Gates are situated where the Waikato River flows out of the lake and provide a limited ability to adjust the amount of water flowing down the river.
		As the smallest power station on the Waikato River, the role of Waipapa is to supplement other stations during periods of heavy demand.
		Lake Ohakuri is the largest lake on the Waikato River and plays an important role in the management of daily water flows in the Waikato hydro system.
	www.mightyriverpower.co.nz /Generation/Gallery/HydroPowerStations (473 words)

	NZRCA: Submission re Mighty River Power Waikato Resource Consent (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		A land use consent to authorise the use, upgrading and maintenance of structures on the bed of the Waikato River and associated bed disturbances for the purpose to the generation of hydroelectricity and operation of the Waikato hydro system.
		Appropriate flows are primarily requested for the section of the Waikato downstream of the Taupo Gates, and the section of the Waikato below the Aratiatia rapids.
		The remaining free flowing sections of the Waikato River have significant value for recreational canoeing and kayaking, ranging from regionally significant to nationally and internationally outstanding.
	www.rivers.org.nz /article/SubmissionOnMRPWaikato (2218 words)

	New Zealand - Waikato River
		Along the way, a stop was made to view the powerful flow of the Waikato River and the spill of its water over Huka Falls.
		At left is the foot bridge from the parking area that spans over the Waikato River.
		The waters of the Waikato River flow downstream toward Huka Falls with increased velocity.
	www.icwhen.com /ncc14/topics/waikato/index.html (452 words)

	The Waikato Regional Flood Event of 9-20 July 1998
		The Waikato River is New Zealand's longest river (425 km), forming the centrepiece of the Waikato Region.
		The peak discharge from Karapiro was 550 cumecs on 12/7/98.
		The flood alert levels in the Taupo, Waipa, and Waikato River systems were quickly raised from 3 to 5 from the evening of 9 July when it became obvious that extremely high river flows were being generated in the upper catchments, and heavy rain was continuing to fall.
	www.massey.ac.nz /~trauma/reports/ajm1.htm (2769 words)

	Waikato Stadium
		The carved Whatanoa Gateway at the entrance to the Stadium was unveiled on 3 February 2004, by Mr.
		The carvings on the Gateway also commemorate the ancient traditions and landmarks of the Waikato Tainui Tribe, and particularly the Ngati Wairere hapu upon whose traditional lands the Waikato stadium is built.
		A representation of the Waikato river is carved on the right-hand Maihi and the Waipa river on the left.
	www.waikatostadium.co.nz /index2.asp?pageID=2145825131 (1160 words)

	Waikato DHB Health Warning issued for Waikato River
		Waikato Medical Officer of Health Dr Dell Hood is warning people to avoid recreational contact with the Waikato River, from Lake Karapiro to the sea, after routine testing found elevated levels of potentially toxic blue-green algae in the water.
		Dr Hood said algae were always present in the river at low levels and most of the time they were harmless.
		There was potentially a higher risk of skin rashes because this type of algae typically formed long strands that could become trapped in clothing, she said.
	www.waikatodhb.govt.nz /wdhb/default.asp?Content=1124 (342 words)

	Lower Waikato River Inaga Spawning Enhancement
		The Waikato River is a national and regional icon holding significant cultural, economic, social and environmental values.
		The purpose is to implement a sustainable programme of action to plant native vegetation on the banks of the Lower Waikato River.
		The stream selected for the enhancement project is located in the lowermost reach of the Whauwhautahi Stream (near Port Waikato), which rises in forest to the south of the Waikato River, before flowing across farmland to the Waikato River.
	www.genesispower.co.nz /genesis/our-environment/environmental-initiatives/en/lower-waikato-river.cfm (796 words)

	Appendix II: Waikato River and its Catchment \| Assessment of Environmental Effects - Part B: Supporting Information \| ...
		The river and catchment are amongst the most intensively developed in New Zealand and play an important role in the economy of the region.
		The lake outlet is situated in Taupo at the northern end of the lake and forms the source of the Waikato River.
		Lake Taupo, the Waikato River and its hydro-lakes are important recreational assets of the region with the development of facilities at Lake Karapiro into one of the world's top rowing courses, a popular venue for national and international watersports regattas.
	www.med.govt.nz /templates/MultipageDocumentPage____5557.aspx (384 words)

	Mighty River Power Generation: About Us: Aratiatia
		About 13 km downstream from Taupo, Aratiatia is largely a 'run of river' station passing water released from the Taupo Gates down to Lake Ohakuri.
		Downstream of the power station, the relatively unmodified section of the river hosts a tourist jet boat operation and the Ngaawapurua Rapids attract white water kayakers from throughout the country.
		This is because the Waikato River falls sufficiently at this point to provide a natural 'head'.
	www.mightyriverpower.co.nz /Generation/AboutUs/HydroStations/Aratiatia (414 words)

	CAMBRIDGE MUSEUM - HERITAGE WALKS - WAIKATO RIVER (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		The first European river transport to Camp Cambridge in 1864 was a Paddle Steamer and crossing the river was done by punt.
		The river was at a record low level so it was easy to bore holes into the rocks at the bottom of the river to put in the foundation piles.
		The flood lifted the bridge and floated it down the Waikato River to Hamilton, where it was rescued by the Armed Constabulary.
	home.xtra.co.nz /hosts/Cambridge_Museum/HeritageWalks/hwriver.htm (1967 words)

	Waikato River
		The Waikato River, the longest in New Zealand, is located in the central North Island.
		The river, whose name is Maori for "flowing water," was the scene of several skirmishes between the British and the Waikato tribes in 1863-65.
		The Waikato became a working river when Tainui migrated to the region and began to farm its banks.
	www.chemistry.co.nz /waikato_river.htm (331 words)

	Waikato power station puts new water quality guidelines to the test - NIWA Science (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Some of the hot water from the geothermal field is passed back into the field and some is discharged to the Waikato River.
		The steam is piped to the power station, where it is condensed by cooling water from the Waikato River to generate electricity.
		NIWA decided to develop water quality guidelines that were site-specific to the upper Waikato River, rather than use more conservative ‘default’ values in the new ANZECC Water Quality Guidelines.
	www.niwascience.co.nz /pubs/an/19/waikato (678 words)

	WAIKATO RIVER - 1966 Encyclopaedia of New Zealand
		Waikato means “flowing water” and the Waikato River, 220 miles long, is the longest river in New Zealand, rising in the snows and ice fields of Tongariro National Park.
		The Waikato River is the main source of hydro-electricity in the North Island of New Zealand, many dams having been or are being constructed along the upper regions between Karapiro and Lake Taupo.
		At one time the river was an important access route for the Maoris and early European settlers, and during the Waikato Wars several Maori pas along the river fell victim to small armoured gunboats.
	www.teara.govt.nz /1966/W/WaikatoRiver/WaikatoRiver/en (452 words)

	Environment Waikato
		Environment Waikato (EW) is one of 12 regional councils in New Zealand.
		The Environment Waikato team are responsible for managing and protecting land, water, soil, air, coastal and geothermal resources in the central North Island.
		New Zealand 's Waikato Region stretches from the top of the Coromandel Peninsula and Pukekohe in the north, to the slopes of Mount Ruapehu in the south.
	www.swktodc.govt.nz /district/environment/env_waikato.asp (307 words)

	EW Waikato River
		The Waikato River is the longest river in New Zealand.
		The Waikato River is a tupuna (ancestor), a taonga (treasure), and the mauri (life force) of Tainui Waka and Ngati Tuwharetoa.
		Environment Waikato measures water quality every month at 10 sites along the Waikato River to assess the suitability for contact recreation (such as swimming) and for the plants and animals that live there.
	www.ew.govt.nz /enviroinfo/water/healthyrivers/waikato/index.htm (487 words)

	Hamilton photos
		It is situated in the Waikato region of the North Island, approximately 129km to the south of Auckland.
		The city, lying at a major road and rail nexus, is situated in the centre of the Waikato Basin on both the east and west banks of the Waikato River.
		The city is located near the southernmost navigable reach of the Waikato River, amidst New Zealand's richest and most fertile agricultural land.
	www.virtualaustralia.com /newzealand/photos/cities/hamilton (292 words)

	Waikato River (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		The Waikato River is the longest river in the North Island of New Zealand.
		It drains Lake Taupo and flows north through the middle of the North Island to the city of Hamilton then flows north and west to empty into the Tasman Sea south of Auckland.
		The river is 425 km long and has been a critical communications and transport link for the communities along its banks.
	www.fact-index.com /w/wa/waikato_river.html (183 words)

	Waikato DHB Health warning lifted on Karapiro
		Waikato Medical Officer of Health Dr Dell Hood has lifted the health warning on Lake Karapiro but is still advising people to avoid recreational contact with the Waikato River downstream of the lake.
		Dr Hood said some areas of the Waikato River downstream of the lake still had cell counts above the warning level.
		Anyone experiencing health effects after using the any part of the Waikato River or its hydro lakes for contact recreation should notify the Public Health Unit, even if they are unsure if the river water caused the problem.
	www.waikatodhb.govt.nz /wdhb/default.asp?Content=1127 (396 words)

	Fish and Game New Zealand (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Brown trout are abundant throughout the length of the river, while rainbows are plentiful upstream of Hamilton.
		The Puniu River is the largest tributary of the Waipa River, flowing through the Pureora Forest and joining the river at Pirongia.
		This river is renowned for its high catch rate of smallish trout, however, larger trout are present especially in the upper reaches.
	www.fishandgame.org.nz /SITE_Default/SITE_your_region/SITE_Auckland_Waikato/Fishing/access.asp (2637 words)

	The Great Race - about the great race
		On Saturday 2nd September the Waikato River will play host to the titanic clash between Waikato University and Cambridge University, so organisers of The Gallagher Great Race are urging people to be on the banks of the Waikato River earlier than ever this year.
		Prior to the main race the banks of the river are filled with children's entertainment, food and drink stalls, corporate hosting, street theatre, displays, competitions and markets.
		A 40 square metre screen allows those at the finish line to watch the race live and speakers lining the banks of the river (both at the start and finish) allow spectators to listen to the live commentary to ensure that no one misses out no matter where they are watching the race from.
	www.thegreatrace.co.nz /gr_about.html (874 words)

	Dad saves baby in river - Waikato Times: local, national & world news from Waikato's daily newspaper (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Mr Bruning said Holli was submerged in the river for about 15-20 seconds until he was able to unstrap her from the pram.
		Jared Bruning, 26, said he thought five-month-old Holli was dead as he dived into the water after her pram rolled off a river path and plunged down a cliff into the water.
		From on the other side of the river, Megan Muldowney heard the screams and assumed it was teenagers.
	stuff.co.nz /waikatotimes/3933733a6004.html (584 words)

	Waikato Tourism - About Waikato River (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Waikato, the Maori word for ‘flowing water’, also refers to the long river which runs through the region.
		The Waikato River is the longest in New Zealand and provides much of the life-force to the region, especially the vast agricultural landscapes, and generates a large of New Zealand’s clean, green energy through hydro-power.
		There are also eight oxbow lakes running off the river, which are popular spots for swimming, boating and fishing.
	www.waikatonz.co.nz /waikato-region/waikato-river (72 words)

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