Ref ID:	33823
Ref Type:	Journal Article
Authors:	Leach, B. Foss Anderson, Atholl J.
Title:	The transformation from an Estuarine to Lacustrine environment in the Lower Wairarapa
Date:	1974
Source:	Journal of the Royal Society of New Zealand
Abstract:	The lower Wairarapa valley, which is now a riverine-lacustrine complex, was a large estuary as late as 3500-4000 years B.P. Vegetation at that time was podocarp forest, as it was in the area at the time of European exploration. The most likely explanation of the change in environment is extensive late Holocene alluviation, although retreat from higher post-glacial sea levels, or local tectonic events, cannot be ruled out as contributing factors.
Date Created:	6/26/2002
Volume:	4
Number:	3
Page Start:	267
Page End:	275