Kaimaumau wetland

Kaimaumau wetland
Landsat image centered on the Kaimaumau wetland, Northland
LocationNorthland, New Zealand
Coordinates34°53′47″S 173°13′47″E / 34.89635°S 173.229675°E / -34.89635; 173.229675
Area1,860 hectares (4,600 acres)

The Kaimaumau wetland is a wetland by the Rangaunu Harbour, in Northland, New Zealand. At approximately 1,860 hectares (4,600 acres), it is one of the largest remaining wetlands in Northland. It comprises the Otiaita and Waihauhau swamps, Motutangi Swamp Scientific Reserve, and Lake Waikaramu. The wetland is currently threatened by peat mining and by water loss from avocado growing.

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