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Story: Whenua – how the land was shaped

South Island lakes

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South Island lakes

This map shows a number of the lakes that were dug out by Rākaihautū.

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Te Ahukaramū Charles Royal, Whenua – how the land was shaped – Lakes, rivers and harbours, Te Ara – the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, https://teara.govt.nz/en/map/6748/south-island-lakes (accessed 14 June 2026).

Story by Te Ahukaramū Charles Royal, published 2 March 2009.