Lake Arapuni is one of several artificial lakes formed as part of a hydroelectricity scheme on the Waikato River in the North Island of New Zealand. It is 65 km (40 mi) southeast of Hamilton, to the north of Mangakino.
| Lake Arapuni | |
|---|---|
 1928 photograph of the dam under construction | |
.png)  Lake Arapuni | |
| Location | North Island |
| Coordinates | 38°8′10″S 175°38′10″E / 38.13611°S 175.63611°E |
| Type | hydroelectric reservoir |
| Primary inflows | Waikato River |
| Primary outflows | Waikato River |
| Basin countries | New Zealand |
| Surface area | 9 km2 (3.5 sq mi) |
| Residence time | 1 week |
| Settlements | Arapuni |
The dam, at the small settlement of Arapuni at the lake's northern end, was the first constructed on the Waikato, and was commissioned in 1929.[1] The lake occupies an area of 9.4 km2 (3.6 sq mi).[1]
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