A Wharf To Remember...(EXPLORED) - a photo on Flickriver

The Waikato River, the longest in New Zealand, is located in the central North Island. Rising on the slopes of Mount Ruapehu in Tongariro National Park as the Tongariro River, it flows north through Lake Taupo and, issuing from the lake's northeastern corner, tumbles over Huka Falls and flows northwest to enter the Tasman Sea south of Auckland. The river is 264 miles (425 km) long. 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 thermal-power station at Huntly, using coal mined nearby, began operating in 1980. 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 fertilisers and leachates from rubbish dumps, pumped into orchards and farms for irrigation, and drunk by 140,000 people.

The Waikato became a working river when Tainui migrated to the region and began to farm its banks. Eventually, they saw the river as being inextricably linked with their own history. They still view the river’s banks, water, fish and plants in a holistic way, and have lodged a claim with the Waitangi Tribunal.

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Taken in: New Zealand / Waikato / Hamilton / Hamilton Central (show map)

Taken on: June 7, 2009

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Camera: Canon EOS 350D, f/22.0, 1/40 sec, 18mm, ISO 800 (more info) (hide info)

Camera:	Canon EOS 350D
Lens:	18.0-55.0 mm
Aperture:	f/22.0
Exposure Time:	0.025 sec (1/40)
Focal Length:	18mm
ISO:	800
Exposure Bias:	0 EV
Flash:	Off, Did not fire
Exposure Program:	Aperture-priority AE
Exposure Mode:	Auto
Metering Mode:	Partial
White Balance:	Manual
Color Space:	Uncalibrated
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