Mangakino Stream

The Mangakino Stream is a tributary of the Waikato River. It flows into Lake Maraetai just upstream of the Mangakino township.

Mangakino Stream
Location
CountryNew Zealand
Physical characteristics
Source 
  locatione. slope of Mount Pureora, Hauhungaroa Range[1]
  elevationapproximately 1,060 metres (3,480 ft) ASL[1]
Mouth 
  location
Lake Maraetai, Waikato River
  coordinates
38°23′23″S 175°46′09″E
Length40 km (25 mi)

The Mangakino Stream is approximately 40 km in length.

Etymology

In Māori, mangakino means "stagnant (or useless) stream" (manga = stream, kino = useless or stagnant).[2]

References

  1. "Mangakino, Waikato". NZ Topo Map.
  2. Reed, A.W. (1975). Place names of New Zealand. Wellington: A.H. & A.W. Reed. p. 245.


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