Waipipi

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Waipipi
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A procession at St Mark's Anglican Church in 1914
Etymology: From Māori Waipipi
CountryNew Zealand

Waipipi is a rural locality in the North Island of New Zealand. [1]

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Geography

Waipipi is located west of the Waiuku River. [1]

Etymology

Waipipi is a Māori word made up of Wai (stream) and pipi (cockle). The name is in reference to the bank of an estuary with a large amount of cockles. [1]

History

Waipipi was first settled by Europeans in the 1860s. [1]

Government

Waipipi was originally governed by the Waipipi Road District which amalgamated with Franklin County in 1913. Waipipi was one of eight ridings of Franklin County. [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Waipipi". New Zealand History.
  2. The Heritage Studio (July 2017). Franklin County Council Chambers (Former) (PDF) (Report). Auckland Council.

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