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Kōrero: Hydroelectricity

Hydroelectric stations, South Island

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New Zealand’s extensive river and lake systems made hydroelectricity an obvious power source. The stations shown here are those generating 10 megawatts or more in the South Island.

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John E. Martin, Hydroelectricity – Hydroelectricity development, Te Ara – the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, https://teara.govt.nz/mi/interactive/23764/hydroelectric-stations-south-island (accessed 4 June 2026).

He kōrero nā John E. Martin, i tāngia i te 20 April 2010.