Cruise the canal

Produced by New Zealand Geographic

The hydro canals of the Mackenzie Basin were constructed in the 1970s and 80s to connect Lake Tekapo, Pukaki and Ōhau to syphon off the electrical potential before the water hit Lake Benmore. The power stations make up a significant proportion of the renewable energy for New Zealand.

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