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.
History
[edit]The area around the Waioeka valley was the scene of fighting during the New Zealand wars.
References
[edit]- ^ "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