Punakitere River

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Punakitere River
Location
Country New Zealand
Physical characteristics
Mouth  
  location
Waima River
Length24 km (15 mi)

The Punakitere River is a river of the Northland Region of New Zealand's North Island. It is a tributary of the Waima River, though it is longer than the Waima itself. The Punakitere has its origins in several streams which flowe through and to the south of Kaikohe, and flows predominantly westward to reach the Waima close to the small settlement of Moehau.

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References

    "Place name detail: Punakitere River". New Zealand Gazetteer. New Zealand Geographic Board . Retrieved 12 July 2009.

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