Old Bed of Waipawa River explained

Old Bed of Waipawa River
Mouth Location:Waipawa River
Subdivision Type1:Country
Subdivision Name1:New Zealand

The Old Bed of Waipawa River is a river of the Hawke's Bay region of New Zealand's North Island. It flows roughly parallel with and north of the Waipawa River, which it almost meets to the east of Waipawa. It flows into the Tukituki River via the Papanui Stream, south west of Lake Poukawa.[1] The Waipawa changed its course during a flood in 1868.[2] In the Cyclone Gabrielle event of February 2023 the flooded river broke its banks south of Waipapa town and reverted to its old bed, causing significant damage to farms and property. The Coronation Park stop bank in Waipawa was repaired on 16 February, returning the Waipawa to its post 1868 course.[3]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Old Bed of Waipawa River, Hawke's Bay. 2021-08-19. NZ Topo Map. en.
  2. Web site: 27 Jun 1868. LATEST TELEGRAMS. HAWKE'S BAY HERALD. 2021-08-19. paperspast.natlib.govt.nz.
  3. Web site: 16 February 2023 . Central Hawke's Bay District Council . 2023-02-27 . www.facebook.com.