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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Otago & Southland Provincial Districts]

Wharekuri

Wharekuri , which is a Maori word signifying dog's-house, is a farming district on the south bank of the Waitaki river, to the west of Awakino creek. It has a public school and post office, and is in the Otekaike riding of the Waitaki county, and in the electorate of Mount Ida. Wharekuri is within the boundary of the Otago goldfields, and is noted for its romantic ecenery, the stately Waitaki being flanked by mountainous country. In many of the valleys along the mountain slopes there are some fine patches of agricultural land. The road to Omarama and Benmore passes through Wharekuri, and there is a local hotel.