Whakaki River

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Whakaki River
Location
Country New Zealand
Physical characteristics
Mouth  
  location
Kaipara Harbour
Length7 km (4.3 mi)

The Whakaki River is located in the Northland Region of New Zealand's North Island. Despite its name, it is better described as a silty arm of the Kaipara Harbour. It flows northwest to reach the Otamatea River.

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References

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

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