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Dead fish, Ahuriri Lagoon

Dead fish, Ahuriri Lagoon

Large numbers of dead fish were left after Ahuriri Lagoon was reduced in size. Because of the smell it was necessary to rake up the fish and dispose of them.

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Hawke's Bay Museum & Art Gallery, Hawke's Bay Cultural Trust Collection
Reference: 11,985

Permission of Hawke's Bay Museum & Art Gallery, P.O. Box 248, Napier, New Zealand must be obtained before any re-use of this image.

How to cite this page:

Eileen McSaveney. 'Historic earthquakes', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 9-Feb-12
URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/historic-earthquakes/8/8