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What Does Rakahuri Mean?

Rakahuri – Ra/ka/hu/ri: Ashley River “the sky turned round.” What is the Maori name for Canterbury? WaitahaCanterbury (Māori: Waitaha) is a region of New Zealand, located in the central-eastern South Island. What does waimakariri mean in Maori? cold, rushing waterWaimakariri means cold, rushing water . Traditionally the Waimakariri provided several trails to the West Coast …

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