Waiau

English

Etymology

From Maori.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /waɪˈaʊ/

Proper noun

Waiau

  1. A river in western Southland, New Zealand, which flows into Te Waewae Bay.
  2. A river in north Canterbury, New Zealand, which flows into the Pacific Ocean, known since 2018 as the Waiau Uwha River.
  3. A river in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, which joins the Wairoa River.
  4. A small town in north Canterbury, New Zealand, situated on the Waiau Uwha River. [1]

References
  1. NZ Topo Map
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