Ōhinemahuta River
| Ōhinemahuta River | |
|---|---|
| Basin | |
| River mouth | Wairau River |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Physiognomy | |
| Length | 14 km (9 mi) |
The Ōhinemahuta River, formerly known as the Onamalutu River, is a river of the Marlborough Region of New Zealand's South Island. It initially flows northeast, turning southeast to reach the Wairau River 5 kilometres (3 mi) northwest of Renwick.
In August 2014, the name of the river was officially altered to Ōhinemahuta River.[1] The former name of the river, Onamalutu, was a corruption of Ōhinemahuta, which refers to the place where the Rangitāne/Ngāti Mamoe ancestor Hine Mahuta once lived.[2]
See also
References
- ↑ "NZGB decisions". Land Information New Zealand. August 2014. Retrieved 7 November 2015.
- ↑ "Place Name Detail: Ōhinemahuta River". New Zealand Geographic Placenames Database. Land Information New Zealand. Retrieved 7 November 2015.
Coordinates: 41°29′S 173°46′E / 41.483°S 173.767°E
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