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Lake Waiorongomai, Waikawa Beach, Horowhenua
Kete Horowhenua2020-03-23T16:47:18+00:00This 15.1 hectare lake is located at Waikawa Beach, Manakau.
| GPS latitude | 40.7154 |
| GPS longitude | 175.1307 |
| Location | Waikawa Beach |
It is listed on the Kapiti Coast District Council Heritage Register.
It is described as:
'Best dune lake with outflow to the sea in the Kapiti District. Wetland habitat is nationally under-represented.
Provides important habitat for wetland species including kapungawha.
Under considerable threat from stock and drainage.'
In 2008:
'Ngati Raukawa received funding assistance to support the development of a strategic and implementation plan for restoring Lake Waiorongomai in Otaki.'
Source: www.gw.govt.nz/assets/council.../Annual%20report%202008.pdf