| 词条 | Awanui River |
| 释义 |
| name = Awanui River | image = | image_size = | image_caption = | source1_location = | mouth_location = Rangaunu Harbour | subdivision_type1 = Country | subdivision_name1 = New Zealand | length = {{convert|30|km|mi|abbr=on}} | source1_elevation = | mouth_elevation = | discharge1_avg = | basin_size = }} The Awanui River is a river in the far north of New Zealand, close to the point at which the Aupouri Peninsula joins the rest of the Northland Peninsula. The Awanui flows first west and then north, for a total of {{convert|30|km|mi}}, before flowing into Rangaunu Harbour. The town of Kaitaia is along its banks. The four major upstream rivers which discharge into the Awanui River are; the Takahue River, Victoria River, Karemuhako River and Tarawhataroa River.[1] HistoryThe Awanui River was extensively dredged for navigation until 1960, with a busy river port at Awanui exporting butter via coastal scows to Auckland, for trans-shipping to the UK. Upstream of Awanui it was dredged, and in places straightened, for flood control. Regular cargo scows included the Coronation, Tiri and Kapuni. Because of their shallow draught these scows were often assisted around the river bends by the work launch Ann, piloted by Harbourmaster Thomas George (Tom) Walker and later by his son Thomas Frederick (Larry) Walker. This family also operated the marine radio station ZLNF Awanui Radio, located at Unahi near the mouth of the river. Thomas Frederick Walker died in 1987 and the Harbour Master's position was taken on by his son, Thomas Christopher Walker who still holds this position as of 2016. The position has been held by the Walker family for over 100 years.{{cn|date=February 2017}} Flood hazardFlooding poses a threat in the lower Awanui Catchment due to the low lying topography. The risk of flooding is particularly notable in the towns of Kaitaia and Awanui. Northland Regional Council monitors the Awanui River levels, as well as planning and implementing flood protection works.[2] See also
References1. ^{{Cite web|url=https://www.waternz.org.nz/Article?Action=View&Article_id=887|title=Awanui River Catchment Flood Risk Assessment|last=|first=|date=|website=|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=}} 2. ^"[https://www.nzherald.co.nz/the-country/news/article.cfm?c_id=16&objectid=12174391 Work begins on $15.5m project to protect Kaitaia from floods]", New Zealand Herald, 12 December 2018. Retrieved 26 December 2018.
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