Otago Central Line

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Otago Central Line.

Taioma:

A white earth.

Parera:

Native duck.

Pukerangi

Puke=hill; rangi=sky.

Matarae

A headland; projecting spur of a hill.

Ngapuna:

The springs of water.

Tiroiti:

Little or circumscribed view.

Kokonga:

Corner; angle.

Waipiata:

Glistening water.

Auripo:

Swirling current; whirlpool in a river.

Omakau:

The place of the spouse, wife or husband.

Waenga:

In the middle, as of a valley or a bush.

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Title: The Wisdom of the Maori (vol 11, issue 2)

Author: Tohunga

In: The New Zealand Railways Magazine, Volume 11, Issue 2 (May 1, 1936)

Publication details: New Zealand Government Railways Department

Part of: The Railways Magazine

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