\u014cp\u014drea is the traditional M\u0101ori name for Lake Pearson. It is also known as Moanarua. It is a moderate sized highland lake, situated in the upper Waimakariri River catchment. Traditionally this lake was valued among local M\u0101ori as a mahinga kai (food bowl).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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