Tutaekuri River
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| Tutaekuri River | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Kaweka Ranges |
| Mouth | Heretaunga Plains |
| Basin countries | New Zealand |
| Length | 99.9km |
| Source elevation | 759m |
| Mouth elevation | Sea Level |
The Tutaekuri River flows through the Hawke's Bay Region of the eastern North Island of New Zealand. It flows east from the Kaweka Range, reaching the Pacific Ocean just to the south of Napier and Taradale, where the Ngaruroro and Clive Rivers join it.[1] Starting roughly 30 kilometers east of Taihape, the Tutaekuri River flows for a distance of 99.9 kilometers.
Ngāti Paarau, which is the local hapū (sub-tribe) are said to have disposed of their waste food in this river. Tribes such as Ngāti Pahauwera travelled to this river to share food and trade.
References
- ↑ "Place Name Detail: Tutaekuri River". New Zealand Geographic Placenames Database. Land Information New Zealand. Retrieved 2010-06-25.
Coordinates: 39°33′55″S 176°54′46″E / 39.565376°S 176.912858°E
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