Hutt Water Collection Area
Hutt Water Collection Area is a reserve located in Upper Hutt in the Wellington Region at the southern end of New Zealand's North Island. It is administered by Wellington Regional Council and is located alongside the larger Kaitoke Regional Park.
| Hutt Water Collection Area | |
|---|---|
Kaitoke weir | |
| Type | Reserve |
| Location | Upper Hutt, Wellington Region, New Zealand |
| Coordinates | 41°00′36″S 175°09′18″E |
| Area | 8,900 hectares (22,000 acres) |
| Created | 1951 |
| Operated by | Wellington Regional Council |
| Open | 6am-dusk |
| Status | Open |
The park covers 8,900 hectares (22,000 acres) in the headwaters of Te Awa Kairangi / Hutt River at the southern end of the Tararua Range. The Kaitohe weir is the largest of Wellington Water's three water supply sources, providing between 40 and 50% of the water supply for the Wellington urban area.
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