Lake Pounui is situated on the south western side of Lake Wairarapa. Its catchment is 95% native forest. Recent monitoring shows the lake has severe cyanobacterial blooms and poor water quality.
Depth: 16 metres
Area: 46 hectares
Altitude: 14 metres
Lake ID: 229
Main vegetation type:
Indigenous Forest
Iwi / representative groups:
Lake Pounui is situated on the south western side of Lake Wairarapa. Its catchment is 95% native forest. Recent monitoring shows the lake has severe cyanobacterial blooms and poor water quality.
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