Mākara
Suburb in Wellington, New Zealand / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Mākara is a locality located at the western edge of Wellington, New Zealand, close to the shore of the Tasman Sea.[3] The suburb is named after the Mākara Stream (mā is Māori for white, kara is a kind of greywacke stone).
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Mākara | |
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Country | New Zealand |
City | Wellington |
Local authority | Wellington City Council |
Electoral ward | Wharangi/Onslow-Western Ward[1] |
Community board | Mākara/Ōhāriu Community Board[2] |
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Ohariu | ||
Mākara Beach |
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Karori |
The Wellington City Council regards the nearby Mākara Beach as a separate suburb.
With winding road access from Karori or Ohariu, Mākara is a rural area with sparse development. It has attracted people who want rural living near Wellington.[4]