Lake levels

Meridian Energy manages about 50 percent of New Zealand's total hydro storage, operating the Waitaki hydro scheme and the Manapouri Power station.

Waitaki hydro scheme

The Waitaki hydro scheme includes eight power stations from Lake Tekapo to Lake Waitaki in the MacKenzie Basin. Meridian operates stations at Lake Ohau, Benmore, Aviemore and Waitaki, and Genesis Energy operates the two stations linked by the Tekapo canal.

Lake levels:

• Lake Pukaki (past 6 months)
• Lake Ohau (past 6 months)
• Lake Benmore (past 7 days)
• Lake Aviemore (past 7 days)
• Lake Waitaki (past 7 days)

For more information about the lakes and rivers in the Waitaki area, visit Environment Canterbury

Manapouri power station

The Manapouri power station is New Zealand's largest hydro station. Situated in Fiordland, the catchment area of Lakes Te Anau and Manapouri receives some of New Zealand's highest rainfall. These two lakes are linked by a river system, providing water for generation at Manapouri.

Lake levels:

• Lake Te Anau (6 months)
• Lake Manapouri (6 months)

For more information about the lakes and rivers in the Manapouri area, visit Environment Southland

Lake dimensions