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| When a dam and a power house were constructed, no water flowed to the Waikato River so the spectacular Aratiatia Rapids were no more. Consequently, the flood gates are opened four times a day to keep the tourists happy. |
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| The dam gates closed 42 KB |
No water flowing in river 52 KB |
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| The dam gates open 37 KB |
The river becomes a torrent 41 KB |