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Approximately one sixth of the annual sediment flow in all New
Zealand river systems is in the Waiapu River, which continues to be one of the most sediment laden rivers in the world. The annual suspended sediment load is 36 million tonnes, and 90.47 m (3,195 cu ft) of sediment flows
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of the Waiapu River, making it rise rapidly. The riverbed rose 1 metre (3.3 ft) between 1986 and 2007, and a number of bridges in the valley have had to be raised to accommodate their rising riverbeds. As the riverbed rises, so does the river, which is causing extensive
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and receptacles of all kinds were rushed to the scene, and large quantities of the “precious metal” were removed to a safe place. When it turned out that the metal was only mundic, Reupane became an object of ridicule, and, afterwards, was known as “Tommy
Poorfellow.”
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The valley receives a high level of rainfall — from 1,600 mm (63 in) per year at the coast, to more than 4,000 mm (160 in) per year in the
Raukumura Range. This water drains into a large number of streams and rivers, which flow to
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erosion. The banks eroded at a rate of 8 metres (26 ft) per year between 1988 and 1997. By the 2003 to 2008 period this rate had doubled, with 22 metres (72 ft) per year eroding in 2005 and 2006. This erosion threatens the town of
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living in the area. In 1840, Ngāti Porou extensively cultivated the area around the river. The valley was a place where they could live, offering safe refuge during periods of war, and supplies of fresh water and various species of fish.
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ranging from 500 to 1,500 m (1,600 to 4,900 ft). Moving east, the middle and lower parts of the valley are hilly, with a relief of 100–500 m (330–1,640 ft), and the eastern side is made of lower sets of
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problems. About half of the pasture area could be considered erosion-prone and unsustainable. Many of the catchment's rivers were full of sediment, and classed as highly degraded. The Waiapu River had one of the highest
514:. There was a small area to the east of the river covered in coastal forest and scrub due to partial clearance and burning. Between 1890 and 1930 there was large-scale clearing, felling and burning of native forests for
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on the East Coast, and second largest in New
Zealand. Mount Hikurangi, Waiapu River, and the Waiapu Valley itself are of immense cultural, spiritual, economic, and traditional value to Ngāti Porou.
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According to an affidavit of
Hapukuniha Te Huakore Karaka, two taniwha were placed in strategic locations in the river to protect the hapū from invading tribes — one near Paoaruku (a locality at
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and land development of the area, largely planned and managed by non-Maori groups, have had a huge negative impact on Māori. In
December 2010, Ngāti Porou signed a settlement deal with the
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in 2002 of approximately 1.15/km (3.0/sq mi) — less than 8% of the national average at the time (approximately 14.71/km or 38.09/sq mi). The population of the valley is centred in
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into the sea every second. Anecdotal evidence suggests that this sediment may have adversely affected nearby coastal and marine environments. Gravel deposited by the river onto
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Since the late 1960s, much work has been done to repair the area by planting exotic forests in eroding areas, and encouraging the return of native scrub. However, by 2002 the
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near its mouth is extracted at approximately 12 different sites, predominantly for use on nearby rural and forestry roads. The water quality of the river's
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soup, indeed white as the hair of my head). Singing the praises of home — the white layer of fat on top of the soup showed its high caloric value.
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110 million financial redress, and the return of sites culturally significant to the iwi totally approximately 5,898 hectares (14,570 acres).
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The first Māori church in New
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of the
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Ngāti Porou have a number of whakataukī or pēpeha (sayings or proverbs) relating to Waiapu Valley. These include:
826:(Hori Te Kou-o-rehua Keeti) was approached to help the situation, and after that there were no similar drownings.
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Kei uta Hikurangi, kei tai Hikurangi, kia titiro iho ki te wai o te pākirikiri, anō ko ngā hina o tōku ūpoko
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being deposited in the Waiapu River and its tributaries. This has changed the landscape significantly.
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883:(Waiapu that blisters the hands). Referring to the hard work required to live in the valley. Men with
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to exact revenge on his father for belittling him as a low-born son of a slave. The massacre, called
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settlement of Waiapu Valley was widespread until the 1880s, while in March 1874 there were only 20
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is often much higher, as they are closer to the native vegetation cover of the Raukumura Range.
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1852:"East Coast region | Māori churches: Whakawhitirā church in the Waiapu valley (2nd of 2)"
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for various grievances, some of which relate to the Waiapu Valley. The settlement included a
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have been installed in an attempt to divert the river away from the town.
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scrub. It was highly degraded and modified, and had extensive and serious
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1129:: New Zealand Association of Resource Management. Archived from
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Ko Hikurangi te maunga, Ko Waiapu te awa, Ko Ngāti Porou te iwi
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1926:"East Coast region | Marae in the Waiapu River valley"
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Historic Poverty Bay and the East Coast, N.I., N.Z.
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1799:"Chapter XXXIX — Local Government: Waiapu County"
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1243:"Ngāti Porou - Tribal boundaries and resources"
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1426:"East Coast places - Waiapu River valley"
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2145:Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand
2067:Harper, Glyn; Richardson, Colin (2007).
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1248:Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand
1241:Reedy, Tamati Muturangi (4 March 2009).
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1040:"Deed of Settlement Schedule: Documents"
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443:Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand
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1197:, New Zealand: Opotiki District Council
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1517:. The Regional Councils of New Zealand
1480:. The Regional Councils of New Zealand
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1312:"Northland region - Facts and figures"
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1291:. 15 February 2012. Table 1, Cell M100
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1608:"Waiapu River Erosion Control Scheme"
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1850:Soutar, Monty (25 September 2011).
50:in the centre right of the picture.
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2191:Landforms of the Gisborne District
1820:New Zealand Electronic Text Centre
924:New Zealand Electronic Text Centre
648:(carvings) depicting Māui and his
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2118:Auckland University of Technology
1889:Jones, Martin (2 February 2002).
1818:. Online version provided by The
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389:New Zealand state highway network
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1538:"Trout and salmon - Brown trout"
1424:Soutar, Monty (23 August 2011).
1310:Orange, Claudia (7 March 2011).
987:The area was home to politician
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1047:Ngāti Porou Deed of Settlement
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1962:BE45 - Waipiro Bay (Paoaruku)
1891:"St Mary's Church (Anglican)"
1648:Draft 2012-2022 Ten Year Plan
1615:Draft 2012-2022 Ten Year Plan
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902:19th-century gold prospecting
2028:The Sayings of the Ancestors
1994:Land Information New Zealand
1967:Land Information New Zealand
1644:"Waiapu River flood control"
1581:Land & Water New Zealand
1515:Land & Water New Zealand
1478:Land & Water New Zealand
1156:"Gisborne District Ward Map"
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993:Te Moananui-a-Kiwa Ngārimu
609:The Waiapu Valley, called
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1716:"Ngāti Porou - Ancestors"
1656:Gisborne District Council
1623:Gisborne District Council
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1385:QuickStats About Ruatoria
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1511:"How the river is used"
2196:Valleys of New Zealand
2022:; Grove, Neil (2003).
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1691:New Zealand Government
1393:Statistics New Zealand
1360:Statistics New Zealand
1348:"Population/Dwellings"
1289:Statistics New Zealand
1055:New Zealand Government
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1188:"Map of the district"
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1795:Mackay, Joseph Angus
1685:(22 December 2010).
1381:"Cultural Diversity"
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910:Mackay, Joseph Angus
338:Bay of Plenty Region
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2108:Moorfield, John C.
2036:Victoria University
1136:on 18 December 2011
968:Joseph Angus Mackay
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1577:"Current consents"
875:Waiapu kōkā huahua
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2114:Pearson Education
2086:978-1-86950-650-6
2045:978-0-86473-462-4
2020:Mead, Hirini Moko
1689:(Press release).
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