The Waipa is the main tributary of this river which begins on Mount Ruapehu, flows through Lake Taupo, and empties into the Tasman Sea.
High amounts of arsenic in this body of water have originated from the Wairakei Geothermal Power Station. The Horahora Power Station was constructed along this river to provide electricity for mines in Waihi. This river passes through the lakes Ohakuri, Atiamuri, and Whakamaru. During the 1860s, this river's namesake Flotilla became its nation's first navy. The Waipa is the main tributary of this river which begins on Mount Ruapehu, flows through Lake Taupo, and empties into the Tasman Sea. For 20 points, name this river on the North Island, the longest in New Zealand.
High amounts of arsenic in this body of water have originated from the Wairakei Geothermal Power Station.
Waikato River