Story: Irrigation and drainage

Irrigated land

Irrigated land

This map shows how much land is irrigated in different regions of New Zealand. There is far more irrigation in the drier eastern areas.

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Source: Statistics New Zealand

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How to cite this page:

Terry Heiler, 'Irrigation and drainage - Regional characteristics', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/map/19597/irrigated-land (accessed 18 April 2024)

Story by Terry Heiler, published 24 Nov 2008