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Though an evacuation centre was established in Mataura Community Centre, Mataura Community Board chair Nicky Coats confirmed that the evacuation was not carried out since the rain had subsided. Due to heavy rainfall, the Roxburgh Dam in Central Otago released more water into the Clutha River on 21 September, raising the water level. [5]
By 5 October, Environment Southland confirmed that 16 sites along the Mataura, Waikaia Rivers, Waimea Stream, Ōreti, Makerawa, Aparima, Orauea Rivers, Otautau Stream and Waiau Rivers had reached "High River Watch" status and that their water levels were dropping. [10] That same day, MetService lifted its heavy rain watch for eastern Otago. [10]
Until about 18,000 years ago the Mataura drained Lake Wakatipu.The Kingston Flyer follows part of the former river bed, now blocked by glacial moraine. [2]For Māori, the Mataura was an important ara tawhito (traditional travel route) that provided direct access from Murihiku to Whakatipu Waimāori (Lake Wakatipu). [3]
The Manapouri project generated much controversy from environmental groups which initiated the Save Manapouri Campaign in opposition to rising water levels in nearby lakes. Tourism spending is a major factor of the Southland economy, with NZ$595 million being spent by visitors in 2016, of which $210 million was spent in the Fiordland area. [44]
The town straddles the Mataura River which flows south through the town and is a source of brown trout. On the northern outskirts of the town the river falls over a bed of sandstone 6.1 metres (20 ft) high to create the Mataura Falls which is known by local Māori as Te Aunui (the great current). [4]
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The Mataura River is the major river responsible for the presence of the Awarua Plain; along with the Ōreti River, it is a remnant of the rivers from the Ice Ages that formed the Southland Plains (Murihiku). In addition, several small streams enter Foveaux Strait along this stretch of coast, mainly via Awarua Bay and Waituna Lagoon.
Hurricane Ian brought devastation to communities along the river in late September, including in Seminole County which is located northeas Record water levels on St. Johns River pose major ...