Mangakino_Stream

Mangakino Stream

Mangakino Stream

River in New Zealand

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

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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

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

References

  1. [1]
    "Mangakino, Waikato". NZ Topo Map.
  2. [2]
    "From Otawhao to Ahuriri. HAWKE'S BAY HERALD". paperspast.natlib.govt.nz. 21 November 1857. Retrieved 30 March 2021.
  3. [3]
    "Bridge Over Mangakino River WAIKATO INDEPENDENT". paperspast.natlib.govt.nz. 23 May 1949. Retrieved 30 March 2021.
  4. [4]
    Reed, A.W. (1975). Place names of New Zealand. Wellington: A.H. & A.W. Reed. p. 245.


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