The Makuri River is a river of the south of New Zealand's North Island. It flows from the Puketoi Range in the northern Wairarapa, initially flowing southwest (this stretch is usually known as Makuri Stream). after some 15 kilometres (9 mi) it turns northwest, reaching the waters of the Tiraumea River 5 kilometres (3 mi) southeast of Pahiatua.

Makuri River
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Location
CountryNew Zealand
Physical characteristics
Mouth 
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Tiraumea River
Length28 km (17 mi)

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References

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

40°29′S 175°55′E / 40.483°S 175.917°E / -40.483; 175.917