Mangateparu

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Mangateparu

Mangateparu is a settlement nestled at the foot of the Hangawera Hills, north of Morrinsville. [1]

Aerial view of Mangateparu FL16294030.jpg
Aerial view of Mangateparu

The name comes from the Māori words (manga stream), (te the) and (paru muddy or deep). [2]

History

  1. ↑ Vennell, C. W.; More, David (1976). Land of the Three Rivers: A Centennial History of Piako County. Wilson & Horton. p. 245.
  2. ↑ A W Reed (2002). The Reed Dictionary of New Zealand Place Names. p. 290. ISBN   0-7900-0761-4.
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