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References
- ↑ Dowling, P. (ed.) (2004). ’’Reed New Zealand atlas’’. Auckland: Reed Publishing. ISBN 0 7900 0952 8
- ↑ Grace, John Te Herekiekie (1959). Tuwharetoa: The history of the Maori people of the Taupo District. Auckland [N.Z.]: A.H. & A.W. Reed. p. 200. ISBN 9780589003739.
- ↑ "Waipehi Walk," Department of Conservation. Retrieved 21 January 2022.
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