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Kaipara Harbour

Kaipara Harbour

Kaipara Harbour is the largest enclosed harbour in New Zealand, but only the northern part lies within Northland’s regional boundaries. This area includes estuaries formed by the Wairoa, Arapaoa, Ōtamatea and Ōruawharo rivers.

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Claudia Orange. 'Northland places', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 21-Sep-11
URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/northland-places/14/2