Waingongoro River

With headwaters sourced on Taranaki Maunga, the Waingongoro River is the longest river in the volcanic ring plain. It flows south from Te Maunga, reaching the sea west of Hāwera. The Waingongoro River has high aesthetic, scenic and recreational values, holds special cultural significance for Ngāruahine and Ngāti Ruanui iwi, and supports an important trout fishery. While the river drains predominantly agricultural land throughout the catchment, there are also some industrial pressures in the mid-catchment.