Lake Pateriki

Lake Pateriki (Māori pronunciation: [ˈpatɛɾiki]) is a brackish coastal dune lake in northeastern Chatham Island, New Zealand.

Lake Pateriki
Lake Pateriki Location within Chatham Islands
Location	Chatham Island, New Zealand
Coordinates	43°45′10″S 176°18′31″W
Type	Lake
Primary inflows	Three streams
Primary outflows	Pacific Ocean (intermittently)
Basin countries	New Zealand
Surface area	134 hectares (330 acres)
Average depth	1.3 metres (4.3 ft)
Location
Interactive map of Lake Pateriki

Description

Lake Pateriki is a coastal dune lake on northeastern Chatham Island, New Zealand, near the village of Kaiangaroa. Described as brown/yellow or tea coloured, it has a depth of 1.3 metres (4.3 ft) and an area of 134 hectares (330 acres). A narrow sand dune separates its northern shore from the Pacific Ocean; this allows for intermittent outflow to the sea and inflow of saltwater, leading to around 50% seawater by volume. Three streams flow into the lake. It is mildly alkaline, like most other lakes on Chatham Island.

Bibliography

• Meredith, Adrian S.; Croucher, Robyn (2007). State of the environment monitoring: water quality and ecosystem health of the lakes, streams and Te Whanga, Chatham Island/Rekohu/Wharekauri (PDF) (Report). Chatham Islands Council. ISBN 978-0-9582920-1-6.