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The Mātakitaki River and tributaries are known for gold mining, both historically and today. Alluvial gold is regarded as having a high purity and is often found in the coarse form. Many river flats are subject to mining, including two dredging operations situated within the riverbed within the
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The river has two excellent whitewater sections on it, and they are frequently paddled. The "Middle Mātakitaki" section is about 10 km up the valley from
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