The Mangakino Stream is a tributary of the Waikato River. It flows into Lake Maraetai just upstream of the Mangakino township.
| 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 approximately 40 km in length.
The stream was once known as Mangakino River.[2] By 1949 both names were in use.[3]
Etymology
editIn 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