Tuesday, July 28, 2015

3 Facts About The Waikato River!

3 Facts About The Waikato River!


1. The name Waikato comes from the Maori language and translates as flowing water.
2.The river starts as many small streams on the eastern slopes of Mount Ruapehu.
3.The Waikato's first hydroelectric power station was the Horahora Power Station, now located under        the Horahora bridge deep beneath the surface of Lake Karapiro.

 Have a watch of this video to see the Waikato River in all its glory! Enjoy!

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16 comments:

  1. UnknownJuly 28, 2015 at 2:58 PM

    Wow, this is so interesting! I love the video. What a great way to present your Geography - thanks!

    Miss Blair :)

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    1. AnonymousJuly 29, 2015 at 2:12 PM

      Thanks! I like video as well, as it is drone footage and beautiful scenery.

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  2. Mrs SpraggJuly 29, 2015 at 8:02 AM

    What a stunning land we live in Asher. The video really makes me want to go and visit that part of our beautiful country. I think the Maori named it perfectly. :) Mum

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    1. AnonymousJuly 29, 2015 at 2:13 PM

      Yes, same! It would be amazing to take a canoe down.

      Asher :-)

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  3. JaniceJuly 29, 2015 at 12:03 PM

    Nice work Asher. You have included some really interesting facts and lovely images :)

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    1. AnonymousJuly 29, 2015 at 2:15 PM

      Thanks Janice, I made sure to include more obscure facts than other people.

      Asher :-)

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  4. AnonymousAugust 3, 2015 at 9:10 AM

    Nice thinking on putting it on your amazing blog

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    1. AnonymousAugust 3, 2015 at 9:16 AM

      Thanks Catie, I try and make everything digital.

      Asher :-)

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  5. AnonymousAugust 3, 2015 at 9:10 AM

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  6. AnonymousAugust 3, 2015 at 9:11 AM

    nice thinking about what you were gonna write

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  7. AnonymousAugust 3, 2015 at 9:12 AM

    Wow that was a really cool nature video

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    1. AnonymousAugust 3, 2015 at 9:18 AM

      Thanks Parwin, Nature is really beautiful in our country eh?

      Asher :-)

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  8. AnonymousAugust 12, 2015 at 9:23 AM

    there would be lots of trout in that river

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  9. AnonymousAugust 12, 2015 at 9:24 AM

    there would be lots of trout in that river

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  10. AnonymousAugust 12, 2015 at 9:32 AM

    our school is next to that river and we go swimming and fishing in the river and it starts a taupo lake the biggest lake in new zealand

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