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Whitianga Harbour

Whitianga Harbour

The full name of Whitianga Harbour is Te Whitianga-o-Kupe (the place where Kupe crossed over). It was named by the great Polynesian explorer Kupe.

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GNS Science
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Photograph by Lloyd Homer

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Te Ahukaramū Charles Royal. 'Hauraki tribes', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 24-Sep-11
URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/hauraki-tribes/2/3