Wherowhero Lagoon

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Wherowhero Lagoon is a lagoon in the Gisborne Region of New Zealand. Restoration efforts are currently underway, as a part of a nationwide effort to clean up New Zealand's waterways. [1]

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References

  1. "GDC CQ Winter 2008" (PDF).

Coordinates: 38°44′S177°56′E / 38.733°S 177.933°E / -38.733; 177.933

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