Pohuenui River

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Pohuenui River
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CountryNew Zealand
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Waipu River
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35°58′38″S174°27′08″E / 35.9771°S 174.4522°E / -35.9771; 174.4522 Coordinates: 35°58′38″S174°27′08″E / 35.9771°S 174.4522°E / -35.9771; 174.4522
Length17 km (11 mi)

The Pohuenui River is a river of the Northland Region of New Zealand's North Island. It flows southeast, reaching the Waipu River close to the latter's mouth, immediately north of the town of Waipu.

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The Waipu River is a river in the Northland Region of the North Island of New Zealand. It runs close to the town of Waipu. The river is popular with birdwatchers as species such as the New Zealand dotterel, oyster catchers and fairy terns live near it.

The New Zealand Ministry for Culture and Heritage gives a translation of "large climbing plant" for Pōhuenui. [1]

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References

  1. "1000 Māori place names". New Zealand Ministry for Culture and Heritage. 6 August 2019.

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