Waioeka River

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The Waioeka River is in the eastern Bay of Plenty Region of New Zealand's North Island. Its name was officially changed to Waioweka River in 2024.[1] The river flows northwards for 65 kilometres (40 mi) from Te Urewera National Park to reach the sea at Ōpōtiki. It shares its estuary with the Ōtara River.

2,600 sheep on the road, Waioeka Gorge, after a 97-kilometre (60 mi) drive

History

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The area around the Waioeka valley was the scene of fighting during the New Zealand wars.

References

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  1. ^ "Waioweka River". New Zealand Gazetteer. Land Information New Zealand. Retrieved 5 August 2024.

38°00′S 177°17′E / 38.000°S 177.283°E / -38.000; 177.283