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unusual facts about braided river



Hydroelectric power in New Zealand

The highly endangered Black Stilt, which nests on the braided rivers beds of the South Island, is threatened by changes in river flows as a result of new hydro dams and changes in flow regimes for existing dams.

Rangitata Island

Rangitata Island is a long lens-shaped island in the delta of the braided Rangitata River in Canterbury, New Zealand, approximately halfway between Timaru and Ashburton, New Zealand.


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Didymo in New Zealand

The Upper Rangitata River is known as one of the most important braided river habitats for the endangered Black-fronted Tern, the Wrybill and the endangered upland Longjawed galaxias.