Lake Manuwai is a lake in the Northland Region of New Zealand. Located near Kerikeri in the Bay of Islands, it is part of the upper Waipapa stream.[1] It is a reservoir created in the 1980's by the Ministry of Works along with Lake Waingaro to supply irrigation to Kerikeri's horticulture industry.[2] In 1990, it was purchased by a cooperative of local horticulturalists and farmers under the name Kerikeri Irrigation Co Ltd.[3]
| Lake Manuwai | |
|---|---|
  Lake Manuwai | |
| Location | Northland Region, North Island |
| Coordinates | 35°09′59″S 173°51′43″E / 35.1663°S 173.8619°E |
| Basin countries | New Zealand |
Uses
editAn easement exists with the Far North District Council which allows public access for passive activities such as sailing, picnicking, swimming, kayaking, and fishing.[2]
The lake is stocked annually by Fish and Game with 400-500 rainbow trout fingerlings.[1]
Motorised craft are restricted on Lake Manuwai, though exceptions are made for safety, scientific, and maintenance use.[2]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b Reservoir Fishing in Northland - Lake Manuwai (PDF), archived (PDF) from the original on 21 February 2023, retrieved 5 July 2023
- ^ a b c Management Plan for Lake Manuwai and Lake Waingaro - Water Reservoirs - Kerikeri (PDF), archived from the original on 24 September 2015, retrieved 5 July 2023
- ^ "History". Kerikeri Irrigation. Retrieved 5 July 2023.
"Place name detail: Lake Manuwai". New Zealand Gazetteer. New Zealand Geographic Board. Retrieved 23 July 2009.
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