The Rakaia and Waimakariri Rivers are located close to each other in Canterbury; they have many of the same physical attributes and appear to offer similar recreational amenities. Both rivers have water right ...

Maize is used primarily for domestic requirements in compound stock food, starch, distilling, breakfast foods, with limited amounts exported. A small area of maize is used as a fodder crop (3813 ha in 1982) for cattle ...