Id:
ZLL/0984
Name
Class
Lake
Description
Lagoon at mouth of Rakaia River
Radius of Activation Zone
Within 0.5km
Public access to AZ
Via park(s):
Soil Conservation Reserve Rakaia Rivermouth; Banks Peninsula Marine Mammal Sanctuary
Distance from nearest road
2.083km
Info Origin
Named after the Rakaia River, the lagoon is at its river mouth. The name Rakaia is the South Island form of Rangaia, meaning to arrange in ranks. It refers to the need for strong men to stand in ranks to break the force of the current for the weaker ones when attempting to ford the river. Refer Reeds Dictionary of New Zealand Place Names.
Lies within
Region
District
Location
NZTM2000: 1537100, 5139200 (alt: 1m)
Maidenhead
RE66cc
Area
46.26 ha
Active?
Yes
Valid for NZART awards?
No
Valid From
1900-01-01
First activation
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