Rakaia River system

GPTKB entity

Statements (51)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf river system
gptkbp:biodiversity supports various fish species
gptkbp:climate affects local weather patterns
gptkbp:communityEvents hosts local festivals
gptkbp:conservationEfforts ongoing to protect habitats
gptkbp:contributedTo agriculture_in_Canterbury
gptkbp:crosses gptkb:Rakaia_River_Bridge
gptkbp:culturalEvents important_for_local_Māori_celebrations
gptkbp:culturalSignificance important to local iwi
gptkbp:drainageBasin Canterbury region
gptkbp:environment alpine and riverine ecosystems
gptkbp:environmentalImpact temperate climate
invasive species
gptkbp:fishSpecies subject to local laws
gptkbp:flowsInto gptkb:Rakaia_Gorge
gptkbp:geologicalFeatures includes river terraces and gorges
gptkbp:historicalPeriod transportation_route_for_Māori
gptkbp:historicalSignificance Māori history
notable events recorded
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Rakaia River system
gptkbp:knownFor salmon fishing
gptkbp:landmark features several scenic spots
gptkbp:landOwnership varies among private and public lands
gptkbp:landUse influenced by agriculture and urbanization
gptkbp:length 145 kilometers
gptkbp:lighting involves levees and channels
high during heavy rain
gptkbp:localEconomy supports fishing and tourism industries
gptkbp:localLegends governs water use and conservation.
gptkbp:localSports important for river ecology
gptkbp:localWildlife home to various bird species
gptkbp:locatedIn gptkb:New_Zealand
gptkbp:mouth gptkb:Pacific_Ocean
gptkbp:namedAfter Rakaia,_a_Māori_word
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:Canterbury_Plains
gptkbp:recreation white-water rafting
gptkbp:researchInterest subject of hydrological studies
gptkbp:river gptkb:Rakaia_River
efforts to prevent erosion
projects aimed at improving health
gptkbp:source gptkb:Southern_Alps
gptkbp:surroundingArea farmland and rural communities
gptkbp:tourism popular for scenic views
gptkbp:waterManagement varies seasonally
regulated by local authorities
fed_by_glacial_meltwater
gptkbp:waterQuality varies by season
conducted by environmental agencies
gptkbp:waterSource popular for kayaking
regulated by national laws
supplies irrigation for farms