Whananaki
Place in Northland Region, New Zealand / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Whananaki (Māori: Whananāki) is a locality on the east coast of Northland, New Zealand. Whangārei is to the southwest. Te Wairahi Stream flows from the northwest into Whananaki Inlet, a wide tidal estuary which separates Whananaki from Whananaki South. Sandy Bay lies to the southeast.[1][2] A long wooden footbridge connects Whananaki North and Whananaki South,[3] with an alternative connection being a 6-kilometre-long (3.7 mi) road that crosses the river above the estuary. Hikurangi is about 22 km southwest of Whananaki South.[4]
Whananaki | |
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Coordinates: 35°30′49″S 174°27′23″E | |
Country | New Zealand |
Region | Northland Region |
District | Whangarei District |
The area was reputedly named by Puhi, the captain of the legendary waka Mātaatua. The Māori-language word Whananāki means "kicking", and the name arose because mosquitoes caused Puhi to sleep restlessly.[5]