Waipango

Place in South Island, New Zealand
46°15′S 168°01′E / 46.250°S 168.017°E / -46.250; 168.017CountryNew ZealandIslandSouth IslandRegionSouthlandTerritorial authoritySouthland DistrictTime zoneUTC+12 (NZST) • Summer (DST)UTC+13 (NZDT)Postcode(s)
9883
Area code03Local iwiNgāi Tahu

Waipango is a farming locality in Southland, New Zealand, on the flat between the lower reaches of the Pourakino and Aparima Rivers. It is 8 km north-west of Riverton, 14 km south-west of Thornbury, and 14 km north-east of Colac Bay. The name, from the Māori language, literally translates as Wai meaning water, and pango meaning black.[1]

References

  1. ^ Wises New Zealand Guide Wises Publications Limited, Auckland 1987
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Southland District, New Zealand
Populated places
Mararoa Waimea Ward
Five Rivers Area
Te Anau Area
Waikaia Area
Waiau Aparima Ward
Riverton Area
Tuatapere Area
Wallace Area
Waihopai Toetoes Ward
Toetoes Area
Waihopai Area
Oreti Ward
Te Tipua Area
Wallacetown Area
Winton Area
Stewart Island / Rakiura
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46°15′S 168°01′E / 46.250°S 168.017°E / -46.250; 168.017