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Tongariro is New Zealand's oldest national park and a dual World Heritage area. This status recognises the park's important Maori cultural and spiritual associations as well as its outstanding volcanic features.
The trout of Lake Taupo and its tributaries provide 30-40 per cent of the country’s freshwater sports fishing. The sports fishery is managed by DOC although the lake and river beds are owned by Ngati Tuwharetoa.
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