Main source Lake Rotoroa Length 11 km Country New Zealand | River mouth Buller River Mouth Buller River | |
Gowan river
Te Kauparenui / Gowan River is in the South Island of New Zealand. Its source is at Lake Rotoroa and travels 11 kilometres before feeding into the Buller River. Mixed farming and forestry occurs on both banks of the river. The river has introduced trout which attracts recreational fishing.
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Map of Gowan River, Tasman District, New Zealand
In 2001 a Water Conservation Order was placed on the river to recognise the value of it in an unmodified state. An application was made by Majac Trust to change the Order so that a hydroelectric electricity scheme could be constructed on the river. This was rejected by the Environment Court in August 2007.
In August 2014, the name of the river was officially altered to Te Kauparenui / Gowan River.
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Gowan River Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA