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Id:
ZLL/0713
Class
Lake
Description
Source of north-eastern branch of Stanley River.
Public access to AZ
Via park(s): Kahurangi National Park
Distance from nearest road
14.221km
Info Origin
Well known, local name. Named after George Sparrow, Veterinary Surgeon to N.Z. Company in 1857 who took up land in Takaka Valley in the mid 1860's and was a member of the Provincial Council, representing "Massacre Bay" from 1865. Descendants farmed Takaka Valley until recent years. Air Photo 1854/42, 43
Region
District
Iwi
Ngati Koata, Ngāti Rārua, Ngāti Tama, Ngāti Kuia, Te Āti Awa country
Location
NZTM2000: 1567751, 5463774
Maidenhead
RE69ha
Area
2.81 ha
Active?
Yes
Valid From
1900-01-01

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