18-785: The Waitakaruru Stream is a major tributary of the Piako River , within the Waikato region of New Zealand's North Island . It should not be confused with the similarly named Waitakaruru River , which is also in the Waikato Region. The Waitakaruru Stream has its origin in the Te Miro-Tahuroa Hills south of Morrinsville , within the Waikato District . Initially the stream flows south and south-west through Scotsman's Valley before turning northwards at Tauwhare flowing roughly parallel to
36-754: A natural constriction in the stream channel between Eureka and Motumaoho. The stream is part of the Eureka Drainage Scheme, managed by the Waikato Regional Council . The Waitakaruru Stream is notable in that it forms part of the catchment boundary between the Piako River catchment and the Waikato River catchment. The Piako River drains into the Firth of Thames, and ultimately the Pacific Ocean, while
54-778: A river in the Waikato Region is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Piako River The Piako River is a lowland river system that drains into the Firth of Thames on the North Island of New Zealand . Together with the Waihou River , it is one of the two main rivers systems which drains the Hauraki Plains . It is the dominant river system in the Matamata-Piako District , and on its journey it passes through
72-428: A small sub-catchment of the Piako River - has been extensively used to research the impact of intensive farming on water quality and develop improved farming practices. In 1906 work started on cutting the bends in the river below Kaihere Landing. Since the 1930s, considerable flood protection measures have been undertaken on the Piako River and surrounding catchment, especially mainly north of Paeroa-Tahuna Road and
90-480: Is also in the Waikato Region. The Waitakaruru Stream has its origin in the Te Miro-Tahuroa Hills south of Morrinsville , within the Waikato District . Initially the stream flows south and south-west through Scotsman's Valley before turning northwards at Tauwhare flowing roughly parallel to the Pakaroa Range as it passes the boundary of Eureka before entering the Matamata-Piako District . The stream passes through
108-469: The Kopuatai Peat Dome . The scheme includes river management works, river diversions and channel enlargement, ponding systems, floodway improvements, stopbanks, floodgates and pumps. However, the river flooded again in 2017. A 2018 plan provides for strengthened stopbanks and diversion ponds. The scheme works includes the following: The scheme provides the following levels of service: Until 1930
126-520: The Thames Valley ), extending from Hinuera in the south before discharging into the Firth of Thames in the north, five kilometres west of Thames . The Piako River has two major stems: the first, and main, stem drains the northern Te Miro-Tahuroa hills, and the Pakaroa Range. The dominant tributaries on the eastern slopes of these hills are the Piakonui and Piakoiti Streams. These streams, together with
144-877: The Firth of Thames, and ultimately the Pacific Ocean, while the Waikato River drains into the Tasman Sea. The bordering sub-catchment which feeds the Waikato River is the Mangaonua Stream. It also has a tributary named Waitakaruru Stream. Near its source, in the Scotsman Valley area, the stream has short- and long-fin eels , common bully , torrentfish and koura . "Place name detail: Waitakaruru Stream" . New Zealand Gazetteer . New Zealand Geographic Board . Retrieved 28 February 2013 . 37°47′S 175°28′E / 37.783°S 175.467°E / -37.783; 175.467 This article about
162-579: The Hinuera Flats and broad southern Hauraki Plains, before converging with the Piako River in the large wetland known as the Kopuatai Peat Dome , northeast of Tahuna . The Upper Piako River catchment also drains the eastern aspects of the Hapuakohe Range through small tributaries. The river system is highly modified by intensive dairy farming and associated industry. Given this, the Toenepi Stream -
180-478: The Pakaroa Range as it passes the boundary of Eureka before entering the Matamata-Piako District . The stream passes through the settlement of Motumaoho , progressively turning a more easterly direction towards Morrinsville , where it has a 1.8 km (1.1 mi) walkway beside it and converges with the larger Piako River on southern outskirts of the town. The stream catchment is highly modified by agriculture, ranging from sheep, beef and dairy farming. Parts of
198-594: The Waikato River drains into the Tasman Sea. The bordering sub-catchment which feeds the Waikato River is the Mangaonua Stream. It also has a tributary named Waitakaruru Stream. Near its source, in the Scotsman Valley area, the stream has short- and long-fin eels , common bully , torrentfish and koura . "Place name detail: Waitakaruru Stream" . New Zealand Gazetteer . New Zealand Geographic Board . Retrieved 28 February 2013 . 37°47′S 175°28′E / 37.783°S 175.467°E / -37.783; 175.467 This article about
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#1732851550822216-399: The bridge had a lifting section to allow ships to pass. 37°12′S 175°30′E / 37.200°S 175.500°E / -37.200; 175.500 Waitakaruru Stream The Waitakaruru Stream is a major tributary of the Piako River , within the Waikato region of New Zealand's North Island . It should not be confused with the similarly named Waitakaruru River , which
234-437: The earliest days all transport or access to and from the land was either by sea, river or canal, but with the first roads being developed, it was essential that a bridge be built over the Piako River so it could become a main route between Auckland and Tauranga . Considerable work has gone into restoring the banks of the river, as in winter it is the direct cause of flooding through the low-lying Hauraki Plains . From 1917 to 1952
252-404: The middle catchment are prone to minor flooding due to a natural constriction in the stream channel between Eureka and Motumaoho. The stream is part of the Eureka Drainage Scheme, managed by the Waikato Regional Council . The Waitakaruru Stream is notable in that it forms part of the catchment boundary between the Piako River catchment and the Waikato River catchment. The Piako River drains into
270-484: The river was used to Tahuna and occasionally Morrinsville to carry people and goods. Northern Steamship had a weekly trip from Auckland to Tahuna and back until 1927, calling at Pipiroa , Hopai, Ngatea (Orchard), Kerepehi and Waikaka. A few years earlier plans had been made to upgrade the main highways in the area, partly with ratepayer funding. The original Piako River Bridge was built in Ngatea and opened in 1917. In
288-408: The settlement of Motumaoho , progressively turning a more easterly direction towards Morrinsville , where it has a 1.8 km (1.1 mi) walkway beside it and converges with the larger Piako River on southern outskirts of the town. The stream catchment is highly modified by agriculture, ranging from sheep, beef and dairy farming. Parts of the middle catchment are prone to minor flooding due to
306-590: The smaller Toenepi Stream, converge just south of Kereone to become the Piako River. The western slopes are drained by the Waitakaruru Stream which joins the Piako River at Morrinsville . As the Piako River progresses north, it is fed by numerous small streams draining the eastern slopes of the Hangawera Hills. The second stem is the Waitoa River , which starts near Piarere. The Waitoa River catchment drains
324-440: The towns of Morrinsville and Ngatea . The Piako River has an annual mean flow of 17 cubic metres per second (600 cu ft/s) (at Paeroa- Tahuna Road), with a total catchment area of approximately 1,440 square kilometres (560 sq mi). The river system is approximately 100 kilometres (62 mi) long, aligned in a north-south direction and occupies much of the central and western Hauraki Plains (or more broadly,
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