Temuka River

Coordinates: 44°14′S 171°16′E / 44.233°S 171.267°E / -44.233; 171.267
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Temuka River
Location
CountryNew Zealand
Physical characteristics
Mouth 
 • location
Waihi River
Length19 km (12 mi)

The Temuka River, originally Te Umu Kaha River,[1] is a river of the Canterbury region of New Zealand's South Island. It is one of numerous rivers which meet close to the south Canterbury town of Temuka, all of which are part of the Ōpihi River's system.[2]

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References[edit]

  1. ^ Davis, Brian Newton (1966). "Temuka". In McLintock, Alexander Hare (ed.). An Encyclopaedia of New Zealand.
  2. ^ "Place name detail: Temuka River". New Zealand Gazetteer. New Zealand Geographic Board. Retrieved 12 July 2009.

44°14′S 171°16′E / 44.233°S 171.267°E / -44.233; 171.267