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The Kaiapoi River is a minor river of north
Waimakariri District Council The towns of
The Kaiapoi River is a minor river of north Canterbury
Canterbury (, ) is a City status in the United Kingdom, cathedral city and UNESCO World Heritage Site, situated in the heart of the City of Canterbury local government district of Kent, England. It lies on the River Stour, Kent, River Stour.
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, in New Zealand
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's South Island
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. Originally called the ''Cam River'', it is a tributary of the Waimakariri River
The Waimakariri River is one of the largest rivers in Canterbury, on the eastern coast of New Zealand's South Island. It flows for in a generally southeastward direction from the Southern Alps across the Canterbury Plains to the Pacific Ocean.
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, which it joins at the larger river's estuary
An estuary is a partially enclosed coastal body of brackish water with one or more rivers or streams flowing into it, and with a free connection to the open sea. Estuaries form a transition zone between river environments and maritime environment ...
. The river is long, and its drainage area is about . Kaiapoi River Rehabilitation and EnhancementWaimakariri District Council The towns of
Rangiora
Rangiora is the largest town and seat of the Waimakariri District, in Canterbury, New Zealand. It is north of Christchurch, and is part of the Christchurch metropolitan area. With an estimated population of Rangiora is the 30th largest urba ...
, Kaiapoi and Woodend are situated on the banks of the river.
The Kaiapoi River has several tributaries, including the Cam River, used for carting logs and wool in the 1890s and 1900s. There are also several streams that join the Kaiapoi River. Some hold a large population of salmon and trout—the Cam River was a fishing spot in the 1940s and still holds a large population of trout today.
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Rivers of Canterbury, New Zealand Waimakariri District Kaiapoi Rivers of New Zealand {{CanterburyNZ-river-stub