Oruaiti River Explained
| Oruaiti River |
| Mouth Location: | Doubtless Bay |
| Subdivision Type1: | Country |
| Subdivision Name1: | New Zealand |
| Length: | 25km (16miles) |
| Source1 Elevation: | 374m (1,227feet) |
| Mouth Elevation: | 0m |
The Oruaiti River is a river of the northern Northland Region of New Zealand's North Island. It is fed by Wainui River and flows generally north, draining into Mangonui Harbour at the southern end of Doubtless Bay. It is within the rohe of Ngāti Kahu ki Whangaroa.[1]
The river drains the northern edge of Omahuta Forest, runs in a gorge through the Otangaroa massif, then meanders into the Oruaiti estuary, where it is joined by the Kenana River. The catchment is mainly farmland, pine forest and native bush.[2]
Pollution in the river is classed as fair to good.[3]
In 1862 the lower reaches of the river were described as fern country.[4] The native forest was logged after 2600acres was sold to Auckland Timber Co for £1,250 in 1878.[5] A wharf was authorised at Mangonui in 1881[6] and the estuary was used for booms from 1884.[7]
See also
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Notes and References
- Web site: Ngatikahu ki Whangaroa Claims Settlement Act 2017 No 41, Public Act. www.legislation.govt.nz. 2019-07-29.
- Web site: Doubtless Bay Catchment Description. 11 October 2013. Northland Regional Council.
- Web site: DOUBTLESS BAY CATCHMENT WATER QUALITY UPDATE. April 2016. Northland Regional Council.
- Web site: NEW ZEALANDER. 8 Jan 1862. paperspast.natlib.govt.nz. 2019-07-29.
- Web site: Electoral Roll of Mongonui and Bay of Islands District. (Report of the Royal Commissioner Appointed to Inquire into certain matters connected with.) Appendix to the Journals of the House of Representatives. 1 January 1879. paperspast.natlib.govt.nz. 2019-07-29.
- Web site: Marine Department (Annual Report of the). Appendix to the Journals of the House of Representatives. 1 January 1882. paperspast.natlib.govt.nz. 2019-07-29.
- Web site: Marine Department (Annual Report of the). Appendix to the Journals of the House of Representatives. 1 January 1885. paperspast.natlib.govt.nz. 2019-07-29.
