Mangakino Stream

Mangakino Stream
Map
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 / 38.38972°S 175.76917°E / -38.38972; 175.76917
Length40 km (25 mi)

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

The Mangakino Stream is approximately 40 km in length.

The stream was once known as Mangakino River.[2] By 1949 both names were in use.[3]

Etymology

In Māori, mangakino means "stagnant (or useless) stream" (manga = stream, kino = useless or stagnant).[4]

References

  1. ^ a b "Mangakino, Waikato". NZ Topo Map.
  2. ^ "From Otawhao to Ahuriri. HAWKE'S BAY HERALD". paperspast.natlib.govt.nz. 21 November 1857. Retrieved 30 March 2021.
  3. ^ "Bridge Over Mangakino River WAIKATO INDEPENDENT". paperspast.natlib.govt.nz. 23 May 1949. Retrieved 30 March 2021.
  4. ^ Reed, A.W. (1975). Place names of New Zealand. Wellington: A.H. & A.W. Reed. p. 245.


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