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The Waikato River in Hamilton is frequently used by rowers, kayakers

and powered pleasure craft - Water-skiers and jet skiers.

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As well as being a water and recreation resource,

the river was historically a critical communications

and transport link for the communities along it.

Taupo, Mangakino, Cambridge, Hamilton, Horotiu,

Ngaruawahia, Huntly, Hampton Downs, Meremere,

Waiuku and Port Waikato are on or close to it.

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Port Waikato, the estuary of the River

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Used for electricity.  This is the Ohakuri Dam midway between Taupo, Rotorua and Hamilton.

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The Waikato River ends at the Tasman Sea

south of Auckland, at Port Waikato

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Where does the Waikato River starts from?

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Where does the Waikato River starts from?

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The Waikato River starts from eastern slopes of

Mount Ruapehu,  joining the Tongariro River system and

emptying into Lake Taupo