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Lake Kuwakatai

Depth: 15.6 metres

Area: 27.8 hectares

Altitude: 56 metres

Lake ID: 50269

Main vegetation type:
Exotic Forest

South head of Kaipara Harbour

Auckland
36° 31' 48" S
174° 13' 56" E
Lowland

Iwi / representative groups:

  • Ngāti Whātua o Kaipara

    Description

    Lake Kuwakatai lies a short distance due south of Lake Ototoa and, although the catchment size and type are essentially the same, the lake has very poor water quality and is ranked as second worst in the region after Lake Spectacle. The lake is highly turbid and nutrient enriched. It is surrounded by pasture and exotic forestry. This lake has fallen into disrepute due to the infestation of invasive fish and aquatic macrophytes (source www.lawa.co.nz).

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