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Lake Rotoroa (Northland)

Coordinates: 35°03′27″S 173°11′59″E / 35.0575°S 173.1998°E / -35.0575; 173.1998
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Lake Rotoroa
Location of Lake Rotoroa
Location of Lake Rotoroa
Lake Rotoroa
LocationNorthland Region, North Island
Coordinates35°03′27″S 173°11′59″E / 35.0575°S 173.1998°E / -35.0575; 173.1998
Typedune lake
Catchment area97 hectares (240 acres)
Basin countriesNew Zealand
Surface area34.9 hectares (86 acres)
Max. depth7.3 metres (24 ft)
Residence time14 months

Lake Rotoroa is a dune lake in the Northland Region of New Zealand. It is located to the west of Awanui.

Lake Rotoroa is one of the larger lakes of the Sweetwater group of lakes. The lake has no defined inflows or outflows.[1]

The lake catchment is predominantly pastoral. The lake is completely fenced, and with development of riparian vegetation this may reduce nutrient inputs from the catchment, particularly on formally grazed lake margins.[2]

The Bushland Trust, working with the Department of Conservation and Northland Regional Council is undertaking restoration at Lake Rotoroa, as well as other nearby dune lakes, such as Lake Heather, Lake Rotokawau, Lake Ngatu, Lake Gem, and Lake Ngakapua.

The water quality of the lake is monitored by Northland Regional Council.[3]

Etymology

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In Māori, rotoroa means "long lake" (roto = lake, roa = long).[4]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Lake Rotoroa Water Quality". Land, Air, Water Aotearoa (LAWA). Retrieved 26 December 2018.
  2. ^ "Northland Lakes Ecological Status 2010" (PDF). Northland Regional Council.
  3. ^ "Lake Water Quality Monitoring Network - Northland Regional Council". www.nrc.govt.nz. Retrieved 26 December 2018.
  4. ^ Reed, A.W. (1975). Place names of New Zealand. Wellington: A.H. & A.W. Reed. p. 365.