Mangakino Stream

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The Mangakino Stream is a tributary of the Waikato River. It flows into Lake Maraetai just upstream of the Mangakino township.

locatione. slope of Mount Pureora, Hauhungaroa Range[1]
elevationapproximately 1,060 metres (3,480 ft) ASL[1]
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Mangakino Stream
Location
CountryNew Zealand
Physical characteristics
Source 
  locatione. slope of Mount Pureora, Hauhungaroa Range[1]
  elevationapproximately 1,060 metres (3,480 ft) ASL[1]
Mouth 
  location
Lake Maraetai, Waikato River
  coordinates
38°23′23″S 175°46′09″E
Length40 km (25 mi)
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The Mangakino Stream is approximately 40 kilometres (25 miles) in length.

The stream was once known as Mangakino River.[2] By 1949 both names were in use.[3]

Etymology

In Māori, mangakino means "stagnant (or useless) stream" (manga = stream, kino = useless or stagnant).[4]

References

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