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{{short description|River in New Zealand}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=July 2019}} {{Use dmy dates|date=July 2019}}
{{Use New Zealand English|date=April 2024}}
{{Location map
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| image = Waipori River dam, New Zealand.JPG
|lat_dir=S | lat_deg=45 | lat_min=58
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The '''Waipori River''' is in ] in the ] of New Zealand. Rising in the ], it flows southeast for {{convert|50|km|mi}} before joining the ] near ], {{convert|30|km|mi}} southwest of ] of which it is officially the southernmost border. Google Maps erroneously shows the stretch of Taieri river from the confluence to the mouth as Waipori River.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.google.co.nz/maps/@-46.0209973,170.1486486,13.25z?hl=en-GB|title = Google Maps}}</ref> The correct name is shown on the New Zealand government's official NZ Topo Map.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.topomap.co.nz/NZTopoMap?v=2&ll=-46.022774,170.177879&z=13|title=New Zealand Topographic Map}}</ref> The '''Waipori River''' is in ] in the ] of New Zealand. Rising in the ], it flows southeast for {{convert|50|km|mi}} before joining the ] near ], {{convert|30|km|mi}} southwest of ] of which it is officially the southernmost border. Google Maps erroneously shows the stretch of Taieri river from the confluence to the mouth as Waipori River.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.google.co.nz/maps/@-46.0209973,170.1486486,13.25z?hl=en-GB|title = Google Maps}}</ref> The correct name is shown on the New Zealand government's official NZ Topo Map.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.topomap.co.nz/NZTopoMap?v=2&ll=-46.022774,170.177879&z=13|title=New Zealand Topographic Map}}</ref>


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River in New Zealand

Waipori River
One of several dams on the Waipori River
Waipori River is located in New ZealandWaipori RiverMouth of the Waipori RiverShow map of New ZealandWaipori River is located in South IslandWaipori RiverWaipori River (South Island)Show map of South Island
Location
CountryNew Zealand
Physical characteristics
Source 
 • coordinates45°49′43″S 169°44′21″E / 45.8286°S 169.7391°E / -45.8286; 169.7391
Mouth 
 • locationTaieri River
 • coordinates45°59′32″S 170°08′42″E / 45.9921°S 170.1449°E / -45.9921; 170.1449
Basin features
ProgressionWaipori River → Taieri River → Pacific Ocean
Tributaries 
 • leftDeep Creek, Burnt Creek, Stony Creek, Mill Creek, Contour Channel, Bull Creek
 • rightShepherd Stream, Dowdle Creek
WaterfallsWaipori Falls

The Waipori River is in Otago in the South Island of New Zealand. Rising in the Lammerlaw Range, it flows southeast for 50 kilometres (31 mi) before joining the Taieri River near Henley, 30 kilometres (19 mi) southwest of Dunedin of which it is officially the southernmost border. Google Maps erroneously shows the stretch of Taieri river from the confluence to the mouth as Waipori River. The correct name is shown on the New Zealand government's official NZ Topo Map.

The upper reaches of the Waipori flow through rough hill country, much of it covered by the Berwick Forest. An artificial lake, Lake Mahinerangi is formed on the river behind a small hydroelectric station at Waipori Falls, which was built in 1880 to provide power for the city of Dunedin. Much of this area is within the Waipori Falls Scenic Reserve.

The lower reaches of the river pass through an area of wetlands around Lakes Waihola and Waipori, both of which drain into the river. This area is a habitat for many species of wading birds. The Sinclair Wetlands reserve is located in this area.

The name Waipori comes from Māori words meaning "dark water".

Notes

  1. "Google Maps".
  2. "New Zealand Topographic Map".
  3. ^ Dann, C. & Peat, N. (1989) Dunedin, North and South Otago. Wellington: GP Books; pp. 66-69.
  4. Reed, A. W. (1975). Place names of New Zealand. Wellington: A. H. & A. W. Reed. ISBN 0-589-00933-8. p. 453.
Taieri River
Source: Lammerlaw Range. Flows into: Pacific Ocean
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Tributaries (upstream to downstream by confluence)
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