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	Waitaki River - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Waitaki River is a large river in the South Island of New Zealand, some 110 km long.
		The middle of the river bed forms a political boundary between the Canterbury and Otago regions.
		A proposal for a series of canals and dams was made by the Meridian Energy for irrigation and electricity generation on the river.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Waitaki_River (232 words)

	Event: Impact of Project Aqua on Waitaki River by Waitaki First Inc - Green Party
		Waitaki First Inc has been established to oppose Project Aqua and thereby protect the ecology, amenities and culture values of the lower reaches of the Waitaki River.
		The Waitaki river is one of the few broad braided rivers in the world and the largest in the South Island.
		Waitaki First has funded the visit of the above speakers to Wellington because they believe the Waitaki river is a national treasure and that the Project Aqua proposal should be a national issue.
	www.greens.org.nz /searchdocs/other6701.html (351 words)

	Untitled Document (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The Waitaki River, which straddles the border between South Canterbury and North Otago, is home of the mighty quinnat salmon.
		The first recorded fishing competition on the Waitaki river was organised by the Waitaki Branch of the Acclimatisation Society in December 1884.
		Waitaki River fish are always the heaviest on average.
	www.fishingmag.co.nz /waitaki3.htm (724 words)

	National Cost Benefit Analysis of Proposals to Take Water from the Waitaki River: Final Report - Appendix B: ...
		O'Donnell (2000) in Boffa Miskell (2003c) ranked the Lower Waitaki River in the highest ecosystem category for habitat significance in an assessment of 41 braided river sections, and considered the section to be of national and international significance.
		Wetlands that are connected to the Waitaki River are particularly important as habitat for birds and fish that require breeding or spawning areas, feeding and sheltered habitat during various times of their life cycle.
		The effect on the salmonid populations from changes in river flow are considered to be minor, as the quantity of water required for irrigation from the Lower Waitaki River is small in proportion to flow as discussed in Appendix E.3.4).
	www.med.govt.nz /ers/environment/cba-waitaki/final/final-08.html (10970 words)

	Untitled Document (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The Waitaki River straddles the boundary between North Otago and South Canterbury.
		Anglers who otherwise fish for salmon in the east coast rivers further to the north will be struck by the sheer scale of the Waitaki River when fishing it for the first time.
		The Waitaki River is approximately three hours drive south from the large population center of Christchurch.
	www.fishingmag.co.nz /waitaki2.htm (1210 words)

	National Cost Benefit Analysis of Proposals to Take Water from the Waitaki River: Final Report - 5. Conclusions
		Downstream of the Waitaki Dam, there is a question as to whether additional allocations are warranted given the prevailing environmental and social attributes along the Waitaki River and surrounding areas.
		This becomes an important consideration as the demands are not mutually exclusive in that it is technically feasible for the Waitaki River to supply both demands albeit with environmental and social consequences.
		For tributaries of the Waitaki River, increased irrigation demands may place greater stress on remaining environmental values, and localised impacts from land intensification that would not be material on larger sections of the river must also be considered.
	www.med.govt.nz /ers/environment/cba-waitaki/final/final-05.html (2133 words)

	National Cost Benefit Analysis of Proposals to Take Water from the Waitaki River: Final Report - Appendix C: ...
		The majority of eeling on the Waitaki is undertaken by jet boat and occurs on the north side of the river immediately opposite Duntroon and between State Highway One and the river mouth (ECan, 2004).
		The salmonid population of the lower Waitaki River is the basis of a recreational fishery of regional-national significance.
		The Waitaki River and its associated wetlands account for approximately 31% of all gamebird hunting activity in the CSI region.
	www.med.govt.nz /ers/environment/cba-waitaki/final/final-09.html (8898 words)

	Waitaki Valley Fishing Guides -- Trout & Salmon Fishing, New Zealand
		The Waitaki Valley is the Gateway to the Central South Island Region, with its main geographical feature being the abundance and variety of excellent fly fishing waters for wild, Brown and Rainbow trout.
		SALMON (CHINOOK/KING) -- Entering the Waitaki River as early as November, the recognized "run" is from January to the end of April.
		His enthusiasm, energy and knowledge of the local rivers and streams is second to none.
	www.nz-holiday.co.nz /trout-salmon-fishing (644 words)

	NZ WATER NEWS (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Rivers in the rain-drenched Waikato are at high levels, with more water in the Waikato River at Mercer than at any other time this year.
		A day after the release of the Waitaki River water allocation plan, the warning of Timaru mayor Janie Annear that 'the devil is in the detail' has proven true most of South Canterbury misses out on accessing Waitaki water.
		A decision on allocating Waitaki River water has opened the gates for further power generation on the river and given farmers more confidence that their irrigation needs can be met.
	www.waternz.co.nz /news.htm (4720 words)

	Down by the river by Bruce Ansley \| New Zealand Listener
		The rot is spreading: Alan McLay, Mayor of Waitaki district – one of four councils responsible for dealing with Aqua's resource consents – notes that local politicians simply cannot ignore a hall-full of outrage.
		The mighty Waitaki will be diverted into the canal at Kurow by a series of dams, or what Meridian calls "low-level structures", literally on their doorsteps.
		Kurow realised it was about to become the newest construction town on the Waitaki, a region whose previous hydro towns still have the shattered look of a hall after the ball.
	www.listener.co.nz /default,1028.sm (890 words)

	Waitaki River -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		It is the major river of the (Click link for more info and facts about Mackenzie Basin) Mackenzie Basin.
		The Waitaki has several tributaries, notably the (Click link for more info and facts about Ahuriri River) Ahuriri River and the (Click link for more info and facts about Hakataramea River) Hakataramea River.
		The river is popular for recreational (The act of someone who fishes as a diversion) fishing and (Click link for more info and facts about jetboating) jetboating.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/W/Wa/Waitaki_River.htm (293 words)

	Down by the river by Bruce Ansley \| New Zealand Listener
		The company says it will try to ensure the substitute property is within the Waitaki district – a vast tract of land, reaching down the coast to Dunedin and curving inland to cruise up the river valley and into the mountains.
		Environmental and recreational groups argue that taking two-thirds of the river's water will ruin one of the world's rare braided rivers, terminally damage its ecosystem including endangered native birds, flora, the river's trout and salmon fishery, its water quality, damage many of the district's farms and its emerging wine industry.
		Waitaki First is taking the four councils involved – Waitaki, Waimate and the Otago and Canterbury regional councils – to the High Court, seeking an injunction to stop the public notification and processing of resource consents.
	www.listener.co.nz /printable,1028.sm (2857 words)

	Waitaki Valley - sports-person's paradise and unbelievable scenery (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The Waitaki district lies in the centre of the South Island of New Zealand, close to 45 degrees south - the parallel that is exactly halfway between the Equator and the South Pole.
		The area is a popular spot for people who like fishing, and for boating enthusiasts, and a sports-person's paradise, thanks to the fabulous lakes on the Waitaki River.
		Picnic among the majestic mountains, rivers and lakes.
	www.beautiful-waitaki.co.nz (248 words)

	Competition for Resources
		Waitaki River water was being allocated without an overall management plan, something the council had been pushing Environment Canterbury to implement for years.
		She said a proper interpretation of the consents confirmed that all the water in the Waitaki system was available to Meridian to use under its consents and it currently uses all of the water from the Tekapo River to generate electricity.
		The river is being studied as a source for irrigation and town and rural water supply schemes.
	www.geocities.com /ken_sims_98/current/competition.html (21189 words)

	National Cost Benefit Analysis of Proposals to Take Water from the Waitaki River: Final Report - 1. Introduction
		The Waitaki River catchment comprises over 11,000 square kilometres extending from the Southern Alp headwaters to the South Island's East Coast north of Oamaru (see Figure 1).
		The Waitaki River is the fourth largest river in New Zealand with a mean historical flow at Waitaki Dam of 358mÂ³/s recorded between 1927-2000 (Opus, 2003).
		The four major tributary basins of the Waitaki catchment are the Tekapo, Pukaki, Ohau and Ahuriri and the catchment includes the natural lakes of Tekapo, Pukaki and Ohau, and the major artificial lakes of Benmore, Aviemore and Waitaki.
	www.med.govt.nz /ers/environment/cba-waitaki/final/final-01.html (1272 words)

	Waimakariri River -- Britannica Concise Encyclopedia - Your gateway to all Britannica has to offer!
		The river's delta constitutes a major portion of the Banks Peninsula and part of the Canterbury Plains.
		The region borders the Pacific Ocean to the east and extends southward from the vicinity of Kaikoura to the Waitaki River and includes the city of Christchurch and Banks Peninsula.
		The Rangitata, Rakaia, and Waimakariri are the principal rivers, flowing east from the Southern Alps to cross the plains, which have hot summers and generally low humidity and a mean annual rainfall of less than 30 inches (750...
	concise.britannica.com /ebc/article-9382222 (769 words)

	About the Waitaki River Users Liaison Group (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		In June 2001 the first press release of the Waitaki River Users Group was made raising a broad range of issues of public interest.
		In September 2001 a meeting was held by the Waitaki River Users Group and representatives of all known interest groups associated with the river.
		Become proactive in encouraging participation by our affiliated groups and other river users in enhancing the fishery and general environment of the Waitaki and its riparian areas by undertaking projects of mutual benefit.
	www.waitaki-river.org.nz /aboutus.html (544 words)

	Save the Waitaki (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Project Aqua is a proposed hydro-electric scheme that will divert up to 73% of the water from the magnificent braided Waitaki River into a 60 kilometre canal running from Kurow over some of the richest pastoral land almost to the sea.
		If we do, the Waitaki River will be reduced to a residual river, its wonderful ancient ecology will be ruined and the flora and fauna (some of it already endangered) will undoubtedly become rare and even extinct.
		The Waitaki Valley is able to produce fine foods, wines and excellent tourist opportunities, which are of a greater economic value to both the region and country than energy generation from Project Aqua can ever be.
	www.savethewaitaki.co.nz (302 words)

	Waitaki Valley Estates
		This observation is consistent with the experience of Waitaki Valley Orchards whose summer fruit crops tend to flower a week to 10 days ahead of orchards in Central Otago.
		The notable differences between Waitaki and Central Otago are that the mean temperatures through January and February were lower but the means in October, November and April are higher.
		The area is a low rainfall area (500mm average) but has water races feeding from the Waitaki River and from the Otekaieke and Otiake valley rivers that feed the Waitaki River.
	www.waitakivalleyestates.co.nz /info.html (901 words)

	Waitaki Catchment Water Allocation Regional Plan Section 32 Report - 16. Lower Waitaki River tributaries [Ministry for ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Natural and physical resources of the rivers, streams, waterways, and wetlands associated with the lower Waitaki River tributaries are maintained.
		Following the consideration of the benefits and costs of the provisions relevant to the environmental flow and level regimes, it is the Board's judgement that the provisions are of high efficiency.
		Having regard to this information, and taking into account the benefits and costs and the risk of acting due to insufficient information, it is the Board's judgement that the environmental flow and level regimes for the lower Waitaki River tributaries is the most appropriate way to achieve the objectives of the draft regional plan.
	www.mfe.govt.nz /publications/water/waitaki-section-32-report-feb05/html/page17.html (799 words)

	Fly Fishing Guide New Zealand Fishing Southern Lakes Trout Fishing Southland Flyfishing New Zealand
		Rainbow trout can be fished for in the rivers and lakes of the Southern Lakes area but it is the quality of brown trout fishing which gives the South its deserved world wide reputation as one of New Zealand's premier fishing destinations.
		From the Waitaki river north of Omaru, where some of the best salmon fishing can be found, to the Taieri near Dunedin, the mighty Clutha in South Otago, or around to Lakes Te Anau and Manapouri, brown and rainbow trout can be found.
		North of Dunedin, the Waitaki District houses 3 hydro dams on Lakes Waitaki, Aviemore and Benmore.
	www.atoz-nz.com /fishing.asp (2640 words)

	WaitakiValley
		Trout fishing is world renowned in the Waitaki and Hakataramea Rivers and also in the hydro lakes.
		It is often remembered by the 'Twin Bridges' that cross the Waitaki River from North to South.
		The Waitaki region is a popular holiday destination, especially for campers, with sites available around the shores of the lakes formed by a series of dams built along the Waitaki River since 1928 when the Waitaki Power Station was built.
	www.fortunecity.com /marina/greateastern/1291/WaiatkiValley.html (995 words)

	Farmstay New Zealand NZ, New Zealand Farm Stays : Hakataramea River Accommodation (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Fish the inland rivers, mountain bike amongst spectacular scenery, walk to alpine pastures.
		The Hakataramea River is the largest tributary of the Waitaki River and is known internationally for its abundant salmon, rainbow and brown trout.
		This river travels some 50 kilometres through the valley from its beginnings in the Haka Pass.
	www.hakatarameariver.co.nz (178 words)

	1421 - Evidence - Waitaki River
		As hunter gathers tend to kill for the pot, not having access to refrigeration, and Moa hunting was a year round occupation, I wondered ‘why an abattoir?’ I considered that a more likely explanation was the butchering of Moas to provide ships stores prior to a long voyage.
		A look at the map also indicated that whilst the Waitaki head-waters now include three artificial lakes, part of a huge hydraulic generating operation, one of the tributaries was the River Ahuriri.
		Between the canal and the river a man made platform c 40m x 20m, with stoned edges is clearly visible.
	www.1421.tv /pages/evidence/content.asp?EvidenceID=222 (573 words)

	Waitaki plan helps farms, power \| BUSINESS \| NEWS \| tvnz.co.nz (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The needs of farmers and the hydro electricity industry have been upheld in a decision on the use of the Waitaki River.
		The Waitaki Catchment Water Allocation Board has eased proposed restrictions for irrigation and set electricity generation as one of the priorities in the final version of its plan released on Monday.
		The plan provides for priority uses of water for stock, domestic use and firefighting; sustaining the environmental values of Waitaki catchment water; allocation of water for various activities including irrigation and electricity generation; and management of the allocation of water, including when the water levels are low.
	tvnz.co.nz /view/page/425823/615906 (425 words)

	New Zealand news on Stuff.co.nz: Meridian looking at tunnel-based hydro-power (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Details of the scheme, which would take water from Lake Waitaki into a 36km tunnel, are included in evidence filed by Meridian for the Waitaki Catchment Water Allocation Board, to be presented in Oamaru from July 25.
		The tunnel would take up to 260cumecs of water from the lower river's (1989-2000) average daily mean flow of 389cumecs - about the same as Project Aqua would have taken - between the Waitaki Dam and Stone Wall.
		It was "actively seeking" an allocation of water for hydro generation from the board in the final plan.
	www.stuff.co.nz /stuff/0,2106,3342248a7693,00.html (567 words)

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