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Glenomaru Hall

Glenomaru Hall

This place name in the Catlins district of South Otago is easy enough to say – it takes a moment to realise that it’s an unusual combination of Scottish and Māori words.

Photo courtesy of Robin Morrison

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Auckland War Memorial Museum Tamaki Paenga Hira
Reference: RMS/s/rFTR100/178
Photograph by Robin Morrison

Permission of the Auckland War Memorial Museum Tamaki Paenga Hira must be obtained before any re-use of this image.

How to cite this page:

Malcolm McKinnon. 'Place names', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 27-Sep-11
URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/place-names/7/3