Lake Manuwai is a
lake
A lake is an area filled with water, localized in a basin, surrounded by land, and distinct from any river or other outlet that serves to feed or drain the lake. Lakes lie on land and are not part of the ocean, although, like the much large ...
in the
Northland Region
The Northland Region ( mi, Te Tai Tokerau) is the northernmost of New Zealand's 16 local government regions. New Zealanders sometimes refer to it as the Winterless North because of its mild climate all throughout the year. The main population ...
of
New Zealand
New Zealand ( mi, Aotearoa ) is an island country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. It consists of two main landmasses—the North Island () and the South Island ()—and over 700 smaller islands. It is the sixth-largest island count ...
. Located near Kerikeri in the Bay of Islands, it is part of the upper
Waipapa
Waipapa is a small town in the Bay of Islands, Northland, New Zealand. It is around 10 minutes drive from Kerikeri, the nearest urban centre to Waipapa, located on State Highway 10. Waipapa itself has no school and most people travel into Ke ...
stream.
It is a reservoir created in the 1980's by the
Ministry of Works along with
Lake Waingaro to supply irrigation to Kerikeri's horticulture industry.
In 1990, it was purchased by a cooperative of local horticulturalists and farmers under the name Kerikeri Irrigation Co Ltd.
Uses
An easement exists with the
Far North District Council
Far North District Council ( mi, Te Kaunihera o Tai Tokerau ki te Raki) is the territorial authority for the Far North District of New Zealand
New Zealand ( mi, Aotearoa ) is an island country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. It consi ...
which allows public access for passive activities such as sailing, picnicking, swimming, kayaking, and fishing.
The lake is stocked annually by Fish and Game with 400-500 rainbow trout fingerlings.
Motorised craft are restricted on Lake Manuwai, though exceptions are made for safety, scientific, and maintenance use.
See also
*
List of lakes in New Zealand
This is a list of lakes in New Zealand.
A lake's location is identified by the region and either the territorial authority or national park (N.P.).
There are:
* 43 lakes with a surface area larger than 10 km² (1000 ha)
* 231 la ...
References
Manuwai
Far North District
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