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In 1877, an earth dam was constructed to create a larger artificial lake, in order to serve as the source of
Auckland's drinking water. The Western Springs lake was the source for Auckland's drinking water for the next 30 years. The
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in recognition of their sister city relationship. This garden was officially added to the park in 2017, and includes a pavilion, waterfall, pond and over 1800 native
Japanese and New Zealand species.
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Park facilities include a playground, picnic tables, barbecue facilities, public toilets, drinking fountains, public artwork, the Circle of
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lava rock forest ecosystem, a now rare ecosystem consisting of plants growing in a minimal soil environment, growing amongst rock and leaf
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parks department began administering the area, and in 1977 it was officially opened as a public park.
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were introduced into the lake in 2005, in order to control invasive plant species.
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who valued it for its clean, clear water and for the harvesting of
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name was chosen to differentiate the springs from those at
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Te Wai Ōrea Western Springs Lakeside park entrance sign.
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story involves Ruarangi, a chief of the supernatural
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155:Western Springs Reserve
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