Pareora River

Description

Alternative NamePureora RiverPareora GorgeDescriptionPureora is the correct spelling for 'Pareora', the South Canterbury New Zealand river that flows from Te Tari-a-Te-Kaumira (the Hunters Hills) to the coast, just south of the township of Pareora.

Pureora was a passenger on the Ārai-te-uru waka.

Please follow the link below for information on the Māori names in this area and associated stories within the Ngāi Tahu rohe.External LinkKā Huru Manu: Search "Pureora"Geolocation^[1]Geolocation shows the Pareora river just above Holme Station Bridge.Geo AddressNew Zealand

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Pareora Dam and Timaru water supply intake.
An undated view of the Pareora Dam and Timaru water supply intake, circa 1910s?

Image courtesy of the South Canterbury Museum, item 2022/074.05. Please contact the museum for more information.

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PlacePareoraTe Tari-a-Te-Kaumira / Hunters Hills

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