Mangakino Stream
| Mangakino Stream | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Location | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | e. slope of Mount Pureora, Hauhungaroa Range[1] |
| • elevation | approximately 1,060 metres (3,480 ft) ASL[1] |
| Mouth | |
• location | Lake Maraetai, Waikato River |
• coordinates | 38°23′23″S 175°46′09″E / 38.38972°S 175.76917°E |
| Length | 40 km (25 mi) |
The Mangakino Stream is a tributary of the Waikato River. It flows into Lake Maraetai just upstream of the Mangakino township.
The Mangakino Stream is approximately 40 km in length.
The stream was once known as Mangakino River.[2] By 1949 both names were in use.[3]
Etymology
[edit]In Māori, mangakino means "stagnant (or useless) stream" (manga = stream, kino = useless or stagnant).[4]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Mangakino, Waikato". NZ Topo Map.
- ^ "From Otawhao to Ahuriri. HAWKE'S BAY HERALD". paperspast.natlib.govt.nz. 21 November 1857. Retrieved 30 March 2021.
- ^ "Bridge Over Mangakino River WAIKATO INDEPENDENT". paperspast.natlib.govt.nz. 23 May 1949. Retrieved 30 March 2021.
- ^ Reed, A.W. (1975). Place names of New Zealand. Wellington: A.H. & A.W. Reed. p. 245.
External links
[edit]- Water Quality – Mangakino River at Sandel Rd – Waikato Regional Council
- Water Quality – Mangakino Stm (Whakamaru) at Sandel Rd- LAWA
- River Flow – Mangakino at Dillon Road – NIWA managed recording site
- Waikato River Trails