The Oruru River is a river of the Northland Region of New Zealand's North Island. It flows north from its sources south of Mangonui to reach the Taipa River 5 kilometres (3 mi) from Taipa.
| Oruru River | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Mouth | |
• location | Taipa River |
| Length | 12 km (7.5 mi) |
The New Zealand Ministry for Culture and Heritage gives a translation of "place of the morepork" for Ōruru.[1]
"Place name detail: Oruru River". New Zealand Gazetteer. New Zealand Geographic Board. Retrieved 12 July 2009.
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