Hinemaiaia

Hinemaiaia | TL | 600x400

Location
Hinemaiaia River
Waikato

Commissioned
1952 - 1982

Max Capacity
7 MW

Annual Output
30 GWh

Originally built to provide electricity for Taupō, Hinemaiaia consists of three power stations: Hinemaiaia A, B, and C.

Hinemaiaia includes protected wetlands and production trout spawning areas. There is a comprehensive trout trap and transfer programme each year, releasing around 200 trout and 35,000 fry above the Hinemaiaia B Dam.

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