Mangorewa River

Mangorewa River
Route of the Mangorewa River
Mouth of the Mangorewa River Show map of New Zealand Mangorewa River (North Island) Show map of North Island
Location
Country	New Zealand
Physical characteristics
Source
• location	Mamaku Plateau
• coordinates	38°00′25″S176°05′10″E / 38.00702°S 176.08603°E / -38.00702; 176.08603
Mouth
• location	Paraiti River
• coordinates	37°57′37″S176°10′18″E / 37.96027°S 176.17166°E / -37.96027; 176.17166
Basin features
Progression	Mangorewa River → Paraiti River → Kaituna River → Bay of Plenty

The Mangorewa River is a river of the Rotorua Lakes District and the Bay of Plenty Region of New Zealand's North Island. It flows northeast from its sources on the Mamaku Plateau northwest of Lake Rotorua. The Paraiti River begins at the confluence of the Mangorewa River and the Ohaupara Stream. ^[1]

Geography

The Mangorewa Scenic Reserve is located on the right banks of the Mangorewa River, adjacent to Tauranga Direct Road. ^[2]

History

Prior to the Tapuika Claims Settlement Act 2014, the name Paraiti River was used on some maps for both the Mangorewa River and lower Paraiti River. ^[1]

See also

• List of rivers of New Zealand

References

1. "Place name detail: Mangorewa River". New Zealand Gazetteer. Land Information New Zealand . Retrieved 13 July 2025.
2. "Place name detail: Mangorewa Scenic Reserve". New Zealand Gazetteer. Land Information New Zealand . Retrieved 13 July 2025.