Many New Zealand rivers, especially in the North Island, were originally lined with bush. The shade maintained cool water temperatures suitable for insect and fish life. This section of the Eastern Hutt River is an example.
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Te Ara - The Encyclopedia of New Zealand
Photograph by Jock Phillips
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