Golden Bay residents are concerned the country's largest freshwater springs might be under threat from increased irrigation plans. Te Waikoropupu Springs in Golden Bay is the largest cold water springs in the Southern Hemisphere and contains some of the clearest waters ever measured on earth. Nina Hindmarsh Te Waikoropupu Springs is the largest cold water springs in the Southern Hemisphere and contains some of the clearest waters ever measured on earth. Nina Hindmarsh Te Waikoropupu Springs is the largest cold water springs in the Southern Hemisphere and contains some of the clearest waters ever measured on earth. Alden Williams/Fairfax NZ Te Waikoropupu Springs in Golden Bay.

Source: Stuff January 30, 2017 22:01 UTC