Ōkiritoto Stream
stream in New Zealand
Ōkiritoto Stream, also known as the Muriwai Stream, is a stream of the Auckland Region of New Zealand's North Island. The stream originates to the east of Muriwai, and flows in a circular anti-clockwise direction, flowing into Muriwai Beach at Muriwai Regional Park north of the Muriwai Golf Course. The stream is home to two waterfalls, the Okiritoto Falls and the Toroanui Falls.
Geography
The stream begins at a point to the east of Muriwai near Coster Road, flowing northeast into rural Rodney District, where is meets the Rauratawa Stream. At this point the stream begins to flow westwards, flowing towards Muriwai Beach. Along this strip are two waterfalls, the Ōkiritoto Falls, and the Toroanui Falls. The lower Ōkiritoto Stream becomes a wetland, reaching Muriwai Beach just to the north of the Muriwai Golf Course.
History
The stream was traditionally known by Te Kawerau ā Maki as Waimanu, and was used as a location for hauling waka by the occupants of Te Muriwai, a kāinga located on the stream. The name of the village eventually was adopted as the name for the river valley, and eventually for the wider Muriwai area. The area surrounding the mouth of the stream was traditionally known as Paengatohora, a name referencing the numerous whale strandings which have occurred here.
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