Harris, Simon2012-10-012012-10-012012-03978-0-86476-296-22230-4207https://hdl.handle.net/10182/4940The River Values Assessment System (RiVAS) was applied to the irrigation value in Gisborne District. An expert panel used the system to rank rivers from high to low in terms of their relative potential for providing water for irrigation. Eight river sections were analysed and of these one, the Waipaoa, was considered of regional significance with the rest being of local significance.en©LEaP, Lincoln University, New Zealand 2012. This information may be copied or reproduced electronically and distributed to others without restriction, provided LEaP, Lincoln University is acknowledged as the source of information. Under no circumstances may a charge be made for this information without the express permission of LEaP, Lincoln University, New Zealand.River Values Assessment System (RiVAS)irrigationriversGisborne DistrictOtherANZSRC::0701 Agriculture, Land and Farm ManagementANZSRC::0502 Environmental Science and Management978-0-86476-296-2