Proclamation of Watercourses




362
THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE.
[No. 19

shall be suffered to flow or be discharged ; and, with the like advice and consent, His Excellency doth hereby prescribe that this Proclamation shall take effect on and after the twenty-fourth day of June, one thousand eight hundred and ninety-one.

SCHEDULE.

  1. THAT river known as the Mikonui River, which flows westerly, from its source east of Bald Hill, for a distance of about eighteen miles, to the ocean ; and also the several tributaries thereof.

  2. That river known as the Waitaha River, which flows westerly, from its source in the Waitaha Glacier, for a distance of about twenty-five miles, to the ocean ; and also the several tributaries thereof.

  3. That river known as the Wanganui River, which flows westerly, from its source in the Evans’ Glacier, for a distance of about thirty-seven miles, to the ocean ; and also the several tributaries thereof.

  4. That river known as the Poerua River, which flows westerly, from its source near Mount Peterman on the Southern Alps, for a distance of about twenty-six miles, to the ocean ; and also the several tributaries thereof.

  5. That river known as the Wataroa River, which flows westerly, from its source in the Whymper Glacier, for a distance of about thirty-two miles, to the ocean ; and also the several tributaries thereof.

  6. That river known as the Waitangitaona River, which flows westerly, from its source in the Price Range, for a distance of about thirty-two miles, to the ocean ; and also the several tributaries thereof.

  7. That river known as the WaitangirotO River, which flows westerly, from its source in the Bird Hills, for a distance of about four and a half miles, to its confluence with the Waitangitaona ; and also the several tributaries thereof.

  8. That river known as the Okarito River, which flows westerly, from its source (Potter’s Creek) in the Southern Alps, for a distance of about eighteen miles, to the ocean ; and also the several tributaries thereof.

  9. That river known as the Waiho River, which flows westerly, from its source in the Burton Glacier, for a distance of about twenty miles, to the ocean ; and also the several tributaries thereof.

  10. That river known as the Totarakaitorea River, which flows westerly, from its source near Mapourika Lake, for a distance of about seven and a half miles, to the ocean ; and also the several tributaries thereof.

  11. That river known as the Totara River, which flows westerly, from its source near the Kellery Glacier, for a distance of about sixteen miles, to its confluence with the Waiho River ; and also the several tributaries thereof.

11A. That creek known as Alpine Creek, which flows westerly, from its source east of Alpine Lake, for a distance of about five miles, to the ocean, near Blanchard’s Bluff ; and also the several tributaries thereof.

  1. That river known as the Omoera River, which flows westerly, from its source near the Franz Josef Glazier, for a distance of about fifteen miles, to the ocean ; and also the several tributaries thereof.

  2. That river known as the Waikukupa River, which flows westerly, from its source in the Southern Alps between the Franz Josef Glazier and the Fox Glazier, for a distance of about fifteen miles, to the ocean ; and also the several tributaries thereof.

  3. That creek known as the Waihapi Creek, which flows westerly, from its source in the range between Lake Mueller and the West Coast, for a distance of about three miles, to its mouth ; and also the several tributaries thereof.

  4. That creek known as the Hauraki Creek, which flows westerly, from its source in the range between Lake Mueller and the West Coast, for a distance of about five miles, to its mouth ; and also the several tributaries thereof.

  5. That river known as the Waikohai River, which flows westerly, from its source near Skeleton Bend, for a distance of about six and a half miles, to the ocean ; and also the several tributaries thereof.

  6. That river known as the Weheka (or Cook’s) River, which flows westerly, from its source (the Pelele River) near Mount Cook, for a distance of about twenty-seven miles, to the ocean ; and also the several tributaries thereof.

  7. That river known as the Oinetamatea River, which flows westerly, from its source near Ryan’s Peak, for a distance of about eighteen miles, to the ocean ; and also the several tributaries thereof.

  8. That river known as the Karangarua River, which flows westerly, from its source in the Karangarua Range, for a distance of about twenty-six miles, to the ocean ; and also the several tributaries thereof.

  9. That river known as the Manakaiau River, which flows westerly, from its source near Mount McDonald, for a distance of about twelve miles, to the ocean ; and also the several tributaries thereof.

  10. That river known as the Makawihu River, which flows westerly, from its source near Fettes Peak, on the Southern Alps, for a distance of about seventeen miles, to the ocean ; and also the several tributaries thereof.

  11. That river known as the Mahitahi River, which flows westerly, from its source in the Strachan Ranges, for a distance of about twenty-two miles, to the ocean ; and also the several tributaries thereof.

  12. That river known as the Oinemaka River, which flows westerly, from its source near the Silver Tarns, for a distance of about nine miles, to the ocean ; and also the several tributaries thereof.

  13. That river known as the Paringa River, which flows westerly, from its source (the Otoka River) in the Strachan Range, for a distance of about twenty-nine miles, to the ocean ; and also the several tributaries thereof.

  14. That river known as the Moeraki River, which flows westerly, from its source east of Montrose Peak, for a distance of about twenty miles, to the ocean ; and also the several tributaries thereof.

  15. That river known as the Wakapohai River, which flows westerly, from its source near Lake Dime, for a distance of about twelve and a half miles, to the ocean ; and also the several tributaries thereof.

  16. That river known as the Kotokakorakota River, which flows westerly, from its source near Bald Hill, for a distance of about five miles, to the ocean ; and also the several tributaries thereof.

  17. That river known as the Tauperikaka River, which flows westerly, from its source near Bald Hill, for a distance of about four and a half miles, to the ocean ; and also the several tributaries thereof.

  18. That river known as the Waita River, which flows westerly, from its source near Lake Dime, for a distance of about eleven and a half miles, to the ocean ; and also the several tributaries thereof.

  19. That river known as the Haast River, which flows westerly, from its source at Haast Pass, on the Southern Alps, for a distance of about forty-four miles, to the ocean ; and also the several tributaries thereof.

  20. That river known as the Okuru River, which flows westerly, from its source near Mount Bowen, on the Southern Alps, for a distance of about thirty-five and a half miles, to the ocean ; and also the several tributaries thereof.

  21. That river known as the Turnbull River, which flows westerly, from its source near Mount Leda, for a distance of about twenty-three miles, to the ocean ; and also the several tributaries thereof.

  22. That river known as the Hapuka River, which flows westerly, from its source in the western watershed of Palmer’s Creek, for a distance of about ten miles, to the ocean ; and also the several tributaries thereof.

  23. That river known as the Waitoto River, which flows westerly, from its source near Mount Aspiring, for a distance of about thirty-seven miles, to the ocean ; and also the several tributaries thereof.

  24. That river known as the Arawata River, which flows westerly, from its source near the Snowball Glaciers, for a distance of about forty-five miles, to the ocean ; and also the several tributaries thereof.

  25. That river known as the Smoothwater River, which flows westerly, from its source in the Stafford Range, for a distance of about five miles, to the ocean ; and also the several tributaries thereof.

  26. That creek known as Humming Cove Creek, which flows westerly, from its source, for a distance of about one and a half miles, to the ocean ; and also the several tributaries thereof.

  27. That creek known as Dandy Creek, which flows westerly, from its source, for a distance of about one and a half miles, to the ocean ; and also the several tributaries thereof.

  28. That river known as the Stafford River, which flows westerly, from its source in the Stafford Range, for a distance of about seven miles, to the ocean ; and also the several tributaries thereof.

  29. That river known as the Cascade River, which flows westerly, from its source near Andy’s Glacier, for a distance of about forty-three miles, to the ocean ; and also the several tributaries thereof.

  30. That river known as the Hope River, which flows westerly, from its source in the Hope River Ranges, for a distance of about ten miles, to the ocean ; and also the several tributaries thereof.

  31. That creek known as Spoon Creek, which flows westerly, from its source, for a distance of about three miles, to the ocean ; and also the several tributaries thereof.

  32. That creek known as Fork Creek, which flows westerly, from its source, for a distance of about four miles, to the ocean ; and also the several tributaries thereof.

  33. That creek known as Gorge Creek, which flows westerly, from its source in the Hope River Ranges, for a distance of about twelve and a half miles, to the ocean ; and also the several tributaries thereof.

  34. That creek known as Longridge Creek, which flows westerly, from its source in the Malcolm Range, for a distance



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🗺️ Proclamation of Watercourses in Westland (continued from previous page)

🗺️ Lands, Settlement & Survey
6 March 1891
Proclamation, Watercourses, Mining Act, Westland, Rivers, Tributaries