It was soon recognised as the best rowing venue in New Zealand , and was used for the 1950 British Empire Games .
Lake Karapiro was formed in 1947 through a hydroelectric project on the Waikato River .
Lake Karapiro was soon recognised as the best rowing venue in New Zealand , and was used for the 1950 British Empire Games .
Lake Karapiro was formed in 1947 through a hydroelectric project on the Waikato River .