Houseboating Adventures - Issue 20 - (Page 31)

F8A5'£7(FB The re-building of New Zealand’s historic Waikato River is the biggest challenge facing houseboating there.. 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. Its power grows every metre as it draws strength from countless drains, streams and springs. On its journey, the Waikato River churns through the turbines of eight dams, lighting much of the North Island. It feeds on sewage from eight towns and one city, Hamilton, and is mixed with treated waste from 10 or more major industries. It’s warmed by Huntly Power Station, thickened by fertilizers and leachates from rubbish dumps, pumped into On its journey, the Waikato River churns through the turbines of eight dams, lighting much of the North orchards and farms for irrigaIsland. It feeds on sewage from eight towns and one city, Hamilton, and is mixed with treated waste tion, and drunk by 140,000 from 10 or more major industries. people. The Waikato River, the longest in New Zealand, is located in the central North Island. Rising on the slopes of The Waikato became a working river when Tainui Mount Ruapehu in Tongariro National Park as the migrated to the region and began to farm its banks. Tongariro River, it flows north through Lake Taupo and, Eventually, they saw the river as being inextricably linked issuing from the lake's northeastern corner, tumbles over with their own history. They still view the river’s banks, Huka Falls and flows northwest to enter the Tasman Sea water, fish and plants in a holistic way, and have lodged south of Auckland. The river is 264 miles (425 km) long. a claim with the Waitangi Tribunal. It has a gentle gradient and carries a heavy load of ash from the volcanic highlands. The Waikato has formed numerous lakes and lagoons along its lower reaches. Its principal tributaries are the Waipa and Poutu. Major towns in its valley are Taupo, Rotorua, Cambridge, and Hamilton (head of navigation for small steamers). Eight power stations built on the river between Taupo and Karapiro are a major source of hydroelectric power. The artificial lakes created by the power stations are popular recreation areas. A thermalpower station at Huntly, using coal mined nearby, began operating in 1980. )6B@" A05("%C&5AB9&@

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Houseboating Adventures - Issue 20 Editor's Desk Info Houseboating Accessories Guide to Brokers & Dealers Job PROfile - State Dock's Sheila Helm World News New Zealand Launches New Houseboat Industry Job PROfile - Sumerset's Dave Corbin DreamBoats - Stardust's "Toy Garage", Sumerset's Wild at Heart II, Gibson's DreaManner Adventure Guide

Houseboating Adventures - Issue 20

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