Ōhura River

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The Ōhura River is a river of the western North Island of New Zealand. It flows southward from its source close to the town of Ōhura, and flows into the Whanganui River.

Ōhura River
The Ōhura River at its confluence with the Whanganui River
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Ōhura River is located in New Zealand
Ōhura River
EtymologyMaori meaning "uncovered spot"
Native nameŌhura (Māori)
Location
CountryNew Zealand
RegionManawatū-Whanganui
DistrictRuapehu
SettlementsMatiere, Tokirima
Physical characteristics
SourceTangitu
 • coordinates38°38′38″S 175°14′28″E / 38.64389°S 175.24111°E / -38.64389; 175.24111
 • elevation680 m (2,230 ft)
MouthWhanganui River
 • coordinates
39°2′20″S 175°3′52″E / 39.03889°S 175.06444°E / -39.03889; 175.06444
 • elevation
95 m (312 ft)
Length134 km (83 mi)
Basin features
ProgressionŌhura RiverWhanganui River
River systemWhanganui River
Tributaries 
 • leftOhinewhatihua Stream, Mangatupoto Stream, Koromiko Stream, Otahu Stream, Mākara Stream, Ngarukehu Stream, Waipapa Stream, Matiere Stream, Pukerimu Stream, Waitangata Stream, Toetoe Stream, Rata Stream, Te Wahaoteminihia Stream, Te Awakariororiki Stream, Mangahukahuka Stream, Waipapa Stream, Kakahi Stream, Kirikiri Stream, Taumona River, Opetea Stream, Pikopiko Stream, Kiekie Stream, Opatu Stream
 • rightOtamati Stream, Kokako o te Ohinepouri Stream, Kokako o te Marama Stream, Mangamaire Stream, Waikaka Stream, Waihinau Stream, Mangaroa Stream, Mangakauanga Stream, Tokirima Stream, Whauwhau Stream, Manganuitepa Stream, Omutu Stream

In July 2020, the name of the river was officially gazetted as Ōhura River by the New Zealand Geographic Board.[1]

References

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  1. ^ "Notice of approved official geographic names" (PDF). New Zealand Gazette. 16 July 2020. Retrieved 18 August 2020.