Mangakino Stream

The Mangakino Stream is a tributary of the Waikato River. It flows into Lake Maraetai just upstream of the Mangakino township.

Mangakino Stream
Location
Country	New Zealand
Physical characteristics
Source
• location	e. slope of Mount Pureora, Hauhungaroa Range[1]
• elevation	approximately 1,060 metres (3,480 ft) ASL[1]
Mouth
• location	Lake Maraetai, Waikato River
• coordinates	38°23′23″S 175°46′09″E
Length	40 km (25 mi)

The Mangakino Stream is approximately 40 kilometres (25 miles) in length.

The stream was once known as Mangakino River.^[2] By 1949 both names were in use.^[3]

Etymology

In Māori, mangakino means "stagnant (or useless) stream" (manga = stream, kino = useless or stagnant).^[4]