Lakes in North Island, New Zealand
Find lakes in North Island: county page for 55 named lakes in New Zealand. Official surface phosphorus, chlorophyll-a, and Secchi, shown as the authority reports them; none is a swim-safety class.
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Map shows 55 lakes with coordinates
Named lakes
| Lake | Place | Total phosphorus | Chlorophyll-a | Secchi | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Arapuni | North Island | — | — | 1.9 m | 2017 |
| Lake Areare | North Island | — | 27 µg/L | 0.5 m | 2020 |
| Lake Hakanoa | North Island | — | 80 µg/L | 0.3 m | 2017 |
| Lake Harihari | North Island | — | — | 2.9 m | 2017 |
| Lake Humuhumu | North Island | — | 1.9 µg/L | 5.6 m | 2017 |
| Lake Kahuparere | North Island | — | 2.4 µg/L | 2.5 m | 2017 |
| Lake Kai-I | North Island | — | 1.1 µg/L | 6.5 m | 2017 |
| Lake Kanono | North Island | — | 6.7 µg/L | 4.0 m | 2017 |
| Lake Karaka | North Island | — | 19 µg/L | 0.8 m | 2017 |
| Lake Karapiro | North Island | — | — | 2.5 m | 2020 |
| Lake Maraetai | North Island | — | — | 1.9 m | 2017 |
| Lake Maratoto | North Island | — | 3.5 µg/L | 0.5 m | 2020 |
| Lake Mokeno | North Island | — | 2.3 µg/L | 3.5 m | 2017 |
| Lake Ohakuri | North Island | — | 11 µg/L | 3.4 m | 2017 |
| Lake Okareka | North Island | — | 2.0 µg/L | 7.0 m | 2017 |
| Lake Okaro | North Island | — | 5.1 µg/L | 4.0 m | 2018 |
| Lake Okataina | North Island | — | 1.1 µg/L | 9.0 m | 2017 |
| Lake Ototoa | North Island | — | 1.9 µg/L | 4.2 m | 2019 |
| Lake Pounui | North Island | — | 33 µg/L | 0.9 m | 2017 |
| Lake Pupuke | North Island | — | 6.6 µg/L | 4.5 m | 2019 |
| Lake Rerewhakaaitu | North Island | — | 16 µg/L | 2.5 m | 2018 |
| Lake Rotoehu | North Island | — | 9.8 µg/L | 2.3 m | 2021 |
| Lake Rotoiti | North Island | — | 3.3 µg/L | 5.6 m | 2021 |
| Lake Rotokakahi | North Island | — | 3.6 µg/L | 5.8 m | 2017 |
| Lake Rotokare | North Island | — | 19 µg/L | 2.2 m | 2017 |
| Lake Rotokauri | North Island | — | 17 µg/L | 0.8 m | 2017 |
| Lake Rotokawau | North Island | — | 4.3 µg/L | 3.8 m | 2017 |
| Lake Rotoma | North Island | — | 0.90 µg/L | 11 m | 2021 |
| Lake Rotomanuka | North Island | — | 11 µg/L | 1.3 m | 2017 |
| Lake Rotongaio | North Island | — | 58 µg/L | 0.8 m | 2017 |
| Lake Rotonuiaha | North Island | — | 4.1 µg/L | 4.0 m | 2017 |
| Lake Rotoroa | North Island | — | 4.8 µg/L | 5.5 m | 2017 |
| Lake Rotorua | North Island | — | 3.7 µg/L | 2.9 m | 2018 |
| Lake Rototuna | North Island | — | 8.0 µg/L | 2.3 m | 2017 |
| Lake Ruatuna | North Island | — | 9.4 µg/L | 0.9 m | 2017 |
| Lake Swan | North Island | — | 15 µg/L | 1.2 m | 2017 |
| Lake Taharoa | North Island | — | 0.40 µg/L | 1.6 m | 2017 |
| Lake Tarawera | North Island | — | 1.7 µg/L | 7.3 m | 2017 |
| Lake Taupo | North Island | — | 0.60 µg/L | 11 m | 2019 |
| Lake Tikitapu | North Island | — | 1.9 µg/L | 7.2 m | 2017 |
| Lake Tutira | North Island | — | 0.80 µg/L | 5.2 m | 2017 |
| Lake Waahi | North Island | — | 128 µg/L | 0.2 m | 2017 |
| Lake Waikare | North Island | — | 132 µg/L | 0.3 m | 2020 |
| Lake Waikaremoana | North Island | — | 1.4 µg/L | 6.4 m | 2017 |
| Lake Waikere | North Island | — | 1.4 µg/L | 8.9 m | 2017 |
| Lake Waikopiro | North Island | — | 119 µg/L | 1.1 m | 2017 |
| Lake Wainui | North Island | — | 10 µg/L | 1.8 m | 2017 |
| Lake Waitawa | North Island | — | 1.6 µg/L | 2.0 m | 2017 |
| Lake Whangape | North Island | — | 147 µg/L | 0.2 m | 2017 |
| Mangakaware Lake | North Island | — | 27 µg/L | 1.1 m | 2020 |
| Ohinewai Lake | North Island | — | 44 µg/L | 0.5 m | 2020 |
| Rotognaro | North Island | — | 18 µg/L | 0.2 m | 2020 |
| Rotognaroiti | North Island | — | 81 µg/L | 0.1 m | 2020 |
| Serpentine North Lake | North Island | — | 5.4 µg/L | 2.5 m | 2020 |
| Te Koutu Lake | North Island | — | 42 µg/L | 0.8 m | 2020 |
Frequently asked questions
- How many named lakes are in North Island?
- 55 named lakes in North Island, New Zealand, have official chlorophyll-a and Secchi, 2017–2021. Values are the authority's measurements, shown as reported.
- Where do the North Island readings come from?
- North Island pages show official phosphorus, chlorophyll-a, and Secchi from the publishing authority, with the year each was taken.
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